PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1986700
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1986700
The global nylon market size was estimated at USD 38.39 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 68.44 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2026 to 2033. The increasing demand for nylon in automotive applications is expected to propel the market growth.
The automotive industry is highly concentrated. Even though the product range is high owing to a large number of market participants, approximately 49% of the market is dominated by top players, including GM, Toyota, Ford, and Volkswagen. Nylon is used in engine components such as bushings, bearing, oil containers, wire harness connectors, fuse boxes, cylinder head covers, crankcases, and timing belts.
The production growth can mainly be attributed to a rapid increase in the China market, as well as the consistent growth of the European automotive industry. In recent years, the automobile industry has witnessed robust growth, especially in the Asia Pacific. Infrastructure development and improved socioeconomic trends are among the major factors that have contributed to the growth of this sector. Favorable regulations, a skilled workforce, and government initiatives to offer attractive FDI regulations have led major players to shift their manufacturing bases to regions such as China, India, and Indonesia.
Currently, raw materials account for over 45% of the vehicles' overall manufacturing cost. Steel and aluminum are the preferred raw materials in the automobile industry. However, owing to stringent regulations aimed at improving fuel efficiency and maintaining CO2 emissions at manageable levels, raw material trends are expected to change drastically. Nylon 6 is used as a film and coating to prevent raw materials from corroding.
These trends have led to the adoption of nylon in the automotive industry, as it is more environmentally friendly than plastics. Apart from being lightweight and versatile, the materials also enable greater design flexibility, allowing the production of advanced shapes without compromising the vehicle's safety and stability. Nylon is anticipated to play a key role in the development of the automobile industry over the forecast period.
Global Nylon Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue & volume growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global nylon market report based on product, application, and region: