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Nylon Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global nylon market is worth USD 25.0 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 38.0 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.3% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Nylon 6 is the largest by type segment.

USD 25.0 bnMarket size 2026
USD 38.0 bnForecast 2036
4.3%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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Market overview

The global nylon market is worth USD 25.0 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 38.0 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.3% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Nylon 6 is the largest by type segment.

ScopeNylon (polyamide 6, 66 and specialty polyamides) sold worldwide as textile and industrial fibre, engineering plastics and film.
IndustryChemicals and Materials
Value 2025USD 24.0 bn
Value 2026USD 25.0 bn
Value 2036USD 38.0 bn
CAGR 2026-20364.3%
Volume 20268,279 thousand tonnes
Volume 203611,999 thousand tonnes
Average price 2026USD 3,015 per tonne
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Nylon market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global nylon market is forecast to grow from USD 25.0 bn in 2026 to USD 38.0 bn by 2036, a rise of 52%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 4.3%
Nylon market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 24.0 bn; 2026: USD 25.0 bn; 2027: USD 26.0 bn; 2028: USD 27.2 bn; 2029: USD 28.3 bn; 2030: USD 29.5 bn; 2031: USD 30.8 bn; 2032: USD 32.1 bn; 2033: USD 33.5 bn; 2034: USD 35.0 bn; 2035: USD 36.5 bn; 2036: USD 38.0 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 4.3%.202525.0 bn202630.8 bn203138.0 bn20364.3% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 25.0 bn
2027USD 26.0 bn
2028USD 27.2 bn
2029USD 28.3 bn
2030USD 29.5 bn
2031USD 30.8 bn
2032USD 32.1 bn
2033USD 33.5 bn
2034USD 35.0 bn
2035USD 36.5 bn
2036USD 38.0 bn

Nylon market segmentation

By type

Exhibit 2Nylon 6 is the largest segment by type, with 62.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by type
Nylon market share by type, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by type. Nylon 6: 62.0%; Nylon 66: 28.0%; Specialty polyamides: 10.0%.Nylon 662.0%Nylon 6628.0%Specialty polyamides10.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Nylon 662.0%60.1%USD 15.5 bn4.0%
Nylon 6628.0%26.6%USD 7.0 bn3.8%
Specialty polyamides10.0%13.3%USD 2.5 bn7.3%

By application

Exhibit 3Fibres and filament yarn adds the most revenue by application, growing from USD 13.0 bn in 2026 to USD 18.7 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by application, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Nylon market by application, 2026 and 2036Revenue by application in 2026 and 2036. Fibres and filament yarn: USD 13.0 bn in 2026, USD 18.7 bn in 2036, change +44%; Engineering plastics: USD 8.2 bn in 2026, USD 13.7 bn in 2036, change +66%; Films and packaging: USD 2.2 bn in 2026, USD 3.6 bn in 2036, change +58%; Other: USD 1.5 bn in 2026, USD 2.2 bn in 2036, change +44%.20262036 forecastChangeFibres and filament yarn+44%13.0 bn18.7 bnEngineering plastics+66%8.2 bn13.7 bnFilms and packaging+58%2.2 bn3.6 bnOther+44%1.5 bn2.2 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Fibres and filament yarn52.0%49.1%USD 13.0 bn3.7%
Engineering plastics33.0%35.9%USD 8.2 bn5.2%
Films and packaging9.0%9.3%USD 2.2 bn4.7%
Other6.0%5.7%USD 1.5 bn3.7%

By end-use industry

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Carpet and apparel36.0%32.0%USD 9.0 bn3.1%
Automotive and transport22.0%24.0%USD 5.5 bn5.2%
Electrical and electronics14.0%15.0%USD 3.5 bn5.0%
Packaging14.0%14.0%USD 3.5 bn4.3%
Industrial and consumer14.0%15.0%USD 3.5 bn5.0%

By supply form

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Resin chips44.0%38.0%USD 11.0 bn2.8%
Engineered compounds24.0%28.0%USD 6.0 bn5.9%
Filament and yarn32.0%34.0%USD 8.0 bn4.9%

By reinforcement

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Unfilled52.0%46.0%USD 13.0 bn3.0%
Glass-fibre reinforced28.0%30.0%USD 7.0 bn5.0%
Other filled and modified20.0%24.0%USD 5.0 bn6.2%

Top 25 countries for nylon by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 78.8% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.9%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 12.0 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 60.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Nylon market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 12.0 bn, 48.0%; United States: USD 2.0 bn, 8.0%; India: USD 998 mn, 4.0%; Germany: USD 998 mn, 4.0%; Japan: USD 749 mn, 3.0%; Taiwan: USD 749 mn, 3.0%; South Korea: USD 699 mn, 2.8%; Italy: USD 549 mn, 2.2%; Brazil: USD 499 mn, 2.0%; Turkey: USD 449 mn, 1.8%.China12.0 bn 48.0%United States2.0 bn 8.0%India998 mn 4.0%Germany998 mn 4.0%Japan749 mn 3.0%Taiwan749 mn 3.0%South Korea699 mn 2.8%Italy549 mn 2.2%Brazil499 mn 2.0%Turkey449 mn 1.8%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 12.0 bn48.0%USD 18.7 bn4.5%
2United StatesUSD 2.0 bn8.0%USD 3.0 bn4.0%
3IndiaUSD 998 mn4.0%USD 2.0 bn7.1%
4GermanyUSD 998 mn4.0%USD 1.3 bn2.6%
5JapanUSD 749 mn3.0%USD 913 mn2.0%
6TaiwanUSD 749 mn3.0%USD 1.1 bn4.0%
7South KoreaUSD 699 mn2.8%USD 1.0 bn3.9%
8ItalyUSD 549 mn2.2%USD 723 mn2.8%
9BrazilUSD 499 mn2.0%USD 761 mn4.3%
10TurkeyUSD 449 mn1.8%USD 684 mn4.3%
11FranceUSD 439 mn1.8%USD 624 mn3.6%
12United KingdomUSD 412 mn1.6%USD 586 mn3.6%
13MexicoUSD 387 mn1.6%USD 631 mn5.0%
14IndonesiaUSD 362 mn1.4%USD 589 mn5.0%
15ThailandUSD 334 mn1.3%USD 548 mn5.0%
16VietnamUSD 310 mn1.2%USD 506 mn5.0%
17SpainUSD 285 mn1.1%USD 403 mn3.5%
18PolandUSD 257 mn1.0%USD 369 mn3.7%
19RussiaUSD 232 mn0.9%USD 331 mn3.6%
20CanadaUSD 207 mn0.8%USD 293 mn3.5%
21PakistanUSD 180 mn0.7%USD 259 mn3.7%
22BangladeshUSD 180 mn0.7%USD 297 mn5.1%
23NetherlandsUSD 155 mn0.6%USD 221 mn3.6%
24BelgiumUSD 155 mn0.6%USD 221 mn3.6%
25MalaysiaUSD 130 mn0.5%USD 183 mn3.5%
Rest of worldUSD 1.3 bn5.1%USD 1.9 bn3.9%
Exhibit 5China and India account for 59% of the USD 13.1 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Nylon market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 25.0 bn. China: +USD 6.7 bn; India: +USD 979 mn; United States: +USD 969 mn; Taiwan: +USD 354 mn; South Korea: +USD 328 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 3.2 bn; Rest of world: +USD 584 mn. Market value 2036: USD 38.0 bn.Market value 202625.0 bnChina+6.7 bnIndia+979 mnUnited States+969 mnTaiwan+354 mnSouth Korea+328 mn20 other countries+3.2 bnRest of world+584 mnMarket value 203638.0 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • BASF
  • Invista
  • Ascend Performance Materials
  • Toray Industries
  • Envalior
  • Asahi Kasei

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Domo Chemicals
  • UBE Corporation
  • Radici Group
  • Evonik
  • Arkema
  • Shenma Industrial
  • Lanxess
  • Grupa Azoty
  • Aquafil
  • Highsun Holding Group

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Cathay Biotech
  • Hyosung Advanced Materials
  • Kolon Industries
  • Nilit
  • Unifi
  • Xinhui Meida Nylon

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the nylon market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 4.3% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by type, by application, by end-use industry, by supply form, by reinforcement. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the nylon market?

The global nylon market is estimated at USD 24.0 bn in 2025 and USD 25.0 bn in 2026.

How fast will the nylon market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 38.0 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.3% from 2026, an increase of USD 13.1 bn.

Which country is the largest market for nylon?

China is the largest market by revenue at USD 12.0 bn in 2026, 48.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 60.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 7.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which nylon segment is largest?

In the by type split, Nylon 6 is the largest segment with 62.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading nylon companies?

Global leaders include BASF, Invista, Ascend Performance Materials, Toray Industries.

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