Japan Nylon Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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Japan nylon market highlights
- The Japan nylon market generated a revenue of USD 3,322.9 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 6,046.0 million by 2033.
- The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, nylon 6 was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
- Nylon 66 is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Nylon market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 3,322.9 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 6,046.0 million |
| Growth rate | 8% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Nylon 6 |
| Fastest growing segment | Nylon 66 |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Nylon 6, Nylon 66 |
| Key market players worldwide | Basf SE, Lanxess AG, Huntsman Corp, AdvanSix Inc, Ube Corp, Domo Chemicals, Toray Industries Inc, Ashley Services Group Ltd DR, Ascend Performance Materials, Toyobo Co Ltd, Goodfellow Inc |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 8.7% of the global nylon market in 2025.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Asia Pacific, China nylon market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 16,613.5 million by 2033.
Automotive and engineering plastics emerged as the biggest drivers for nylon in the country. However, the caprolactam market in the country is facing some challenges as major manufacturers reduced the caprolactam production owing to slugging import of the product from China.
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Nylon Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basf SE | View profile | 111,855 | Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 | www.basf.com |
| Huntsman Corp | View profile | 6,000 | 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States, 77380 | www.huntsman.com |
| Toray Industries Inc | View profile | 48,682 | Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower 2-1-1, Nihonbashi Muromach, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8666 | www.toray.co.jp |
| Toyobo Co Ltd | View profile | 12,460 | 2-8, Dojima Hama 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan, 530-8230 | www.toyobo.co.jp |
| Ube Corp | View profile | 8,019 | Seavans North Building, 1-2-1, Shibaura, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan, 105-8449 | www.ube.co.jp |
| Ascend Performance Materials | View profile | 1001-5000 | Houston, Texas, United States, North America | www.ascendmaterials.com/ |
| Lanxess AG | View profile | 12,621 | Kennedyplatz 1, Cologne, Germany, 50569 | www.lanxess.com |
| Ashley Services Group Ltd DR | View profile | - | 92 Pitt Street, Level 10, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000 | www.ashleyservicesgroup.com.au |
| Domo Chemicals | View profile | 1001-5000 | Leuna, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, Europe | www.domochemicals.com |
| AdvanSix Inc | View profile | 1,450 | 300 Kimball Drive, Suite 101, Parsippany, NJ, United States, 07054 | www.advansix.com |
Japan Nylon Market Outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to Nylon Market Outlook will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Nylon 6 was the largest segment with a revenue share of 59.74% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan nylon market based on nylon 6, nylon 66 covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Automotive and engineering plastics emerged as the biggest drivers for nylon in the country. However, the caprolactam market in the country is facing some challenges as major manufacturers reduced the caprolactam production owing to slugging import of the product from China.
- Japan Nylon Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Nylon 6
- Nylon 66
- Japan Nylon Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Automobile
- Electrical & Electronic
- Engineering Plastics
- Textile
- Others
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