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Injection molding polyamide 6, also known as nylon 6 or polycaprolactam, provides excellent surface finish, strength, stiffness, and chemical resistance to hydrocarbons. It finds extensive use in industries like automotive, electronics, and construction.
The primary grades of injection molding polyamide 6 include reinforced polyamides (PA) 6, unreinforced PA 6, and other specialized variants. Reinforced PA 6, for example, is a type of polyamide that is strengthened with glass fibers, resulting in higher levels of strength, rigidity, creep resistance, and dimensional stability compared to unreinforced polyamide 6. Unreinforced PA 6 is a subcategory of polyamide and is added as an additive during the manufacturing process. Injection molding polyamide 6 serves various end-users including automotive, electrical and electronics, industrial/machinery, consumer goods and appliances, as well as the construction industry.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are influencing the injection molding polyamide 6 market by increasing costs of imported caprolactam, additives, and processing equipment used in polymer production. Automotive and electronics manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented polymer manufacturing. These tariffs are raising component costs and affecting pricing strategies. However, they are also encouraging domestic polymer production and innovation in alternative material formulations.
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The injection molding polyamide 6 market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $10.63 billion in 2025 to $11.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of automotive production volumes, increasing use of plastic components in machinery, expansion of consumer appliance manufacturing, availability of injection molding infrastructure, rising demand for durable polymers.
The injection molding polyamide 6 market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of electric vehicles, rising demand for high-strength lightweight materials, expansion of smart manufacturing technologies, growing focus on recyclable engineering plastics, increasing investments in polymer innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of lightweight engineering plastics, rising demand for reinforced pa 6 components, expansion of injection molded parts in automotive, increased adoption in electrical and electronics applications, enhanced focus on material performance optimization.
The growing demand in the construction industry is expected to drive the growth of the injection molding polyamide 6 market in the coming years. Construction involves the planning, designing, assembling, and building of physical structures, facilities, or infrastructure. The industry uses injection molding polyamide 6 to manufacture various fixtures and fittings, including door handles, hinges, and locks. For example, in July 2024, according to the US Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, the value of construction operations increased from $2.01 trillion in May 2023 to $2.14 trillion in May 2024. Therefore, rising demand in construction is boosting the market for injection molding polyamide 6.
Key companies in the injection molding polyamide 6 market are developing advanced polymer solutions, such as Celanyl PA B3 GF30 E, to enhance mechanical properties and reduce weight in automotive applications. Celanyl PA B3 GF30 E is a high-performance polyamide 6 formulation reinforced with 30% glass fiber, providing improved durability and thermal stability. For instance, in October 2023, Celanese Corporation, a US-based materials company, launched new polyamide solutions to improve electric vehicle (EV) component performance. The Frianyl PA W-Series offers flame-retardant properties for large battery components, enhanced flow characteristics, and excellent laser markability, while Celanyl PA B3 GF30 E is designed for semi-structural and structural powertrain applications, delivering high flame resistance and a CTI of 600 after extensive aging. Together, these solutions improve design flexibility, manufacturing efficiency, and electrical safety in EV production.
In September 2024, BASF, a Germany-based chemical company producing injection molding-grade polyamide 6, partnered with Bemis to develop the largest injection-molded polyamide hydraulic tank for compact excavators. This collaboration focuses on lightweight, durable hydraulic solutions for construction equipment. The high-performance polyamide 6 tank provides exceptional strength, chemical resistance, and improved efficiency and sustainability. Bemis is a US-based automotive components manufacturer.
Major companies operating in the injection molding polyamide 6 market are BASF SE, Lanxess Corporation, Huntsman Corporation, AdvanSix Inc., INVISTA, DOMO Chemicals, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Formosa Plastics Corporation, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Addiplast Group, Grupa Azoty S.A., Adell Plastics Inc., Koninklijke DSM N.V., Radici Group, RTP Company, Toray Industries Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Nylons Corporation, UBE Corporation, LTM Plastics Inc., Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC, EMS-Grivory, Solvay S.A., Four Process Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the injection molding polyamide 6 market in 2025. This region is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the injection molding polyamide 6 market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the injection molding polyamide 6 market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The injection molding polyamide 6 market consists of sales of injection molding polyamide 6 grades including heat stabilized and mineral filled. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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