Top 3 Nylon suppliers based on Revenue
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Top 3 Supplier Names |
Country / Region |
Geographical presence |
Revenue |
Services Portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BASF |
Germany |
Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East, andAfrica |
€59.1 billion |
Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, Agricultural Solutions |
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DuPont |
United States |
Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East, andAfrica |
$20.4 billion |
Automotive, building and construction, energy, government and public sector, military, law enforcement, emergency response, packaging and printing, and safety and protection industries |
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Lanxess |
Germany |
Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa |
€6.8 billion |
Plastics, rubber, intermediates and specialty chemicals |
NAICS Code: 325220 : Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
UNSPSC Code: 13111010: Nylon
Nylon Suppliers market overview
Characteristics such as high tensile strength, high elasticity, and superior abrasion resistance have slated the global nylon market to exhibit a promising 5.5% CAGR during the forecast period. Unique product properties of nylon position it as a viable substitute to materials such as steel, bronze, brass, gunmetal, and rubbers. Surging demand for fuel efficiency on the back of stringent carbon emission regulations propels the use of nylon 6 and nylon 66. The versatile material finds applications in a lot of industries, from cloth manufacturing to appliance components, of which, automotive applications generate maximum demand. The automotive application segment accounts for 1/3rd the market share.
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Top Nylon Suppliers
BASF
BASF is a key global players across various segments ranging from chemicals, plastics, industrial technologies, coatings etc. Within the Nylon market, BASF is a key leader in the production of both Nylon 6 and Nylon 66. The company is vertically integrated to the feedstock as well, giving a better edge in term of supply chain development.
Key Strengths
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BASF is a leading chemical company with a strong footprint globally
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BASF occupies the top position globally for nylon, with sites in the US and Europe, ensuring efficiency in the procurement chain
DuPont
DuPont is a key global producer spanning across versatile applications and geographical markets. Electronics and Imaging, Nutrition and Biosciences, Safety and Construction and Transportation and Industrial are their core business segments and they offer products under various brands, such as Kevlar, Nomex, Tyvek, Sorona, Danisco, Corian, Styrofoam etc.
Key Strengths
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DuPont has a strong market position in the chemicals and resin industry, with a wide geographical landscape
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It offers both the grades of nylon, thereby creating a better product portfolio than other single-grade producers
Lanxess
Lanxess is a global layers engaging in the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics under their core business segments of Specialty Additives, Advanced Intermediates, Performance Chemicals and Engineering Materials.
Key Strengths
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Lanxess holds a strong position as the top nylon and a caprolactam producer in the European market
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This high level of backward integration gives a better supplier power to Lanxess against its competitors
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