Global Polyamide 12 (PA 12) Market Report
Market Overview
Polyamide 12 (PA 12) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer derived from laurolactam or ω-aminolauric acid monomers. It is characterized by low density, low water absorption, high flexibility, and excellent chemical resistance, making it suitable for diverse applications across automotive, electronics, medical, and industrial sectors.
The global PA 12 market is highly concentrated, with production dominated by a few European and Japanese companies. Petroleum-based PA 12 accounts for the overwhelming majority of production, while bio-based PA 12 remains a niche but growing segment.
The global PA 12 market was valued at USD 1.45 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 2.17 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% during 2018–2025.
Key Players
- Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
- Arkema S.A. (France)
- EMS-Grivory (Switzerland)
- UBE Industries Ltd. (Japan)
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Toray Industries Inc. (Japan)
- DuPont de Nemours Inc. (USA)
- Ensinger GmbH (Germany)
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan)
- SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
Market Segmentation
By Product Type
- Bio-based PA 12
- Petroleum-based PA 12
By Application
- Food & Medical (catheters, tubing, packaging)
- Automotive (fuel lines, brake systems, lightweight components)
- Electronics (cable sheathing, connectors, housings)
- Mechanical Engineering (gears, bearings, seals)
- Others (sports equipment, consumer goods, 3D printing)
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia)
- Middle East & Africa
- Central & South America
Regional Analysis
- Europe: Largest production hub, led by Evonik and Arkema; strong demand from automotive and industrial sectors.
- North America: Growing consumption in automotive and medical applications; DuPont and BASF drive innovation.
- Asia-Pacific: Rapidly expanding demand in China and India; Japan remains a key producer (UBE, Toray).
- South America: Brazil and Argentina show moderate growth, driven by automotive and consumer goods.
- Middle East & Africa: Emerging demand, supported by industrial expansion and SABIC’s presence.
Porter’s Five Forces
- Threat of New Entrants – Low (high technical barriers, capital-intensive production).
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate (feedstock availability influences costs).
- Bargaining Power of Buyers – High (automotive and electronics industries demand cost-effective, high-performance materials).
- Threat of Substitutes – Moderate (other polyamides and engineering plastics compete).
- Industry Rivalry – High (few global players dominate, competing on innovation and downstream integration).
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Excellent mechanical and chemical properties
- Wide application across high-performance industries
- Strong presence of established global producers
Weaknesses
- High production costs compared to other polyamides
- Market concentration limits competition
- Bio-based PA 12 remains underdeveloped
Opportunities
- Rising demand in automotive lightweighting and e-mobility
- Growth in medical devices and 3D printing applications
- Expansion of bio-based PA 12 for sustainability
Threats
- Volatility in raw material prices
- Competition from alternative engineering plastics
- Regulatory pressures on petrochemical-based products
Trend Analysis
- Increasing adoption of bio-based PA 12 for sustainability.
- Rising demand in 3D printing and additive manufacturing.
- Growth in electric vehicles and lightweight automotive components.
- Expansion of medical applications (catheters, surgical devices).
- Innovation in high-performance blends and composites.
Drivers & Challenges
Drivers
- Strong demand in automotive and electronics industries
- Growth in medical and healthcare applications
- Rising adoption in additive manufacturing
- Expansion of industrial engineering and consumer goods
Challenges
- High production costs and limited global producers
- Dependence on petroleum-based feedstocks
- Competition from alternative engineering plastics
- Limited commercialization of bio-based PA 12
Value Chain Analysis
- Raw Material Suppliers – Laurolactam, ω-aminolauric acid producers.
- Manufacturers – Global PA 12 producers (Evonik, Arkema, UBE, EMS-Grivory).
- Distributors & Traders – Specialty chemical distributors and regional suppliers.
- End Users – Automotive OEMs, electronics manufacturers, medical device companies, industrial firms.
Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders
- Manufacturers: Invest in bio-based PA 12 and expand applications in 3D printing.
- Investors: Focus on Asia-Pacific automotive and medical sectors for high growth potential.
- Policy Makers: Support sustainable polyamide production and incentivize bio-based alternatives.
- End Users: Leverage PA 12 for lightweight, durable, and high-performance applications.
- Supply Chain Partners: Diversify feedstock sourcing to mitigate raw material volatility.
Table of Contents
Global PA 12 Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of PA 12
1.1 Definition and Specifications of PA 12
1.1.1 Definition of PA 12
1.1.2 Specifications of PA 12
1.2 Classification of PA 12
1.2.1 Bio-based PA 12
1.2.2 Petroleum-based PA 12
1.3 Applications of PA 12
1.3.1 Food & Medical
1.3.2 Automotive
1.3.3 Electronics
1.3.4 Mechanical Engineering
1.3.5 Others
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of PA 12
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of PA 12
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of PA 12
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of PA 12
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of PA 12
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global PA 12 Major Manufacturers in
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global PA 12 Major Manufacturers in
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global PA 12 Major Manufacturers in
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global PA 12 Major Manufacturers in
4 Global PA 12 Overall Market Overview
4.1 -E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 -E Global PA 12 Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 PA 12 Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 -E Global PA 12 Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 PA 12 Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 -E Global PA 12 Sales Price
4.4.2 PA 12 Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 PA 12 Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America PA 12 Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America PA 12 Market Overview
5.1.2 North America -E PA 12 Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America -E PA 12 Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America PA 12 Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe PA 12 Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe PA 12 Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe -E PA 12 Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe -E PA 12 Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe PA 12 Market Share Analysis
5.3 China PA 12 Market Analysis
5.3.1 China PA 12 Market Overview
5.3.2 China -E PA 12 Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China -E PA 12 Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China PA 12 Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan PA 12 Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan PA 12 Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan -E PA 12 Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan -E PA 12 Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan PA 12 Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia PA 12 Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia PA 12 Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia -E PA 12 Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia -E PA 12 Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia PA 12 Market Share Analysis
5.6 India PA 12 Market Analysis
5.6.1 India PA 12 Market Overview
5.6.2 India -E PA 12 Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India -E PA 12 Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India PA 12 Market Share Analysis
6 Global -E PA 12 Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global -E PA 12 Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of PA 12 Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of PA 12 Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 Bio-based PA 12 Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Petroleum-based PA 12 Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global -E PA 12 Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global -E PA 12 Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of PA 12 Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of PA 12 Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Food & Medical of PA 12 Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Automotive of PA 12 Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Electronics of PA 12 Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.4 Mechanical Engineering of PA 12 Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.5 Others of PA 12 Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of PA 12
8.1 Evonik(DE)
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 Evonik(DE) PA 12 Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 Evonik(DE) PA 12 Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Arkema(FR)
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 Arkema(FR) PA 12 Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 Arkema(FR) PA 12 Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 EMS-Grivory(CH)
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 EMS-Grivory(CH) PA 12 Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 EMS-Grivory(CH) PA 12 Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 UBE Industries(JP)
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 UBE Industries(JP) PA 12 Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 UBE Industries(JP) PA 12 Business Region Distribution Analysis
9 Development Trend of Analysis of PA 12 Market
9.1 Global PA 12 Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global PA 12 Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global PA 12 Sales Price Forecast
9.2 PA 12 Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America PA 12 Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe PA 12 Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China PA 12 Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan PA 12 Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia PA 12 Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India PA 12 Consumption Forecast
9.3 PA 12 Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 PA 12 Market Trend (Application)
10 PA 12 Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 PA 12 Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 PA 12 International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of PA 12 by Region
10.4 PA 12 Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of PA 12
11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis
12 Conclusion of the Global PA 12 Market Professional Survey Report
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of PA 12
Table Product Specifications of PA 12
Table Classification of PA 12
Figure Global Production Market Share of PA 12 by Type in
Figure Bio-based PA 12 Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Bio-based PA 12
Figure Petroleum-based PA 12 Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Petroleum-based PA 12
Table Applications of PA 12
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of PA 12 by Application in
Figure Food & Medical Examples
Table Major Consumers in Food & Medical
Figure Automotive Examples
Table Major Consumers in Automotive
Figure Electronics Examples
Table Major Consumers in Electronics
Figure Mechanical Engineering Examples
Table Major Consumers in Mechanical Engineering
Figure Others Examples
Table Major Consumers in Others
Figure Market Share of PA 12 by Regions
Figure North America PA 12 Market Size (Million USD) (-)
Figure Europe PA 12 Market Size (Million USD) (-)
Figure China PA 12 Market Size (Million USD) (-)
Figure Japan PA 12 Market Size (Million USD) (-)
Figure Southeast Asia PA 12 Market Size (Million USD) (-)
Figure India PA 12 Market Size (Million USD) (-)
Table PA 12 Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of PA 12 in
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of PA 12
Figure Industry Chain Structure of PA 12
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global PA 12 Major Manufacturers in
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global PA 12 Major Manufacturers in
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global PA 12 Major Manufacturers in
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global PA 12 Major Manufacturers in
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of PA 12 -E
Figure Global -E PA 12 Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global -E PA 12 Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table -E Global PA 12 Capacity and Growth Rate
Table Global PA 12 Capacity (T) List (Company Segment)
Table -E Global PA 12 Sales (T) and Growth Rate
Table Global PA 12 Sales (T) List (Company Segment)
Table -E Global PA 12 Sales Price (USD/T)
Table Global PA 12 Sales Price (USD/T) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (T) of PA 12 -E
Figure North America -E PA 12 Sales Price (USD/T)
Figure North America PA 12 Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (T) of PA 12 -E
Figure Europe -E PA 12 Sales Price (USD/T)
Figure Europe PA 12 Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (T) of PA 12 -E
Figure China -E PA 12 Sales Price (USD/T)
Figure China PA 12 Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (T) of PA 12 -E
Figure Japan -E PA 12 Sales Price (USD/T)
Figure Japan PA 12 Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (T) of PA 12 -E
Figure Southeast Asia -E PA 12 Sales Price (USD/T)
Figure Southeast Asia PA 12 Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (T) of PA 12 -E
Figure India -E PA 12 Sales Price (USD/T)
Figure India PA 12 Sales Market Share
Table Global -E PA 12 Sales (T) by Type
Table Different Types PA 12 Product Interview Price
Table Global -E PA 12 Sales (T) by Application
Table Different Application PA 12 Product Interview Price
Table Evonik(DE) Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Evonik(DE) PA 12 Revenue (Million USD), Sales (T), Ex-factory Price (USD/T)
Figure Evonik(DE) PA 12 Business Region Distribution
Table Arkema(FR) Information List
Table Product Overview
Table Arkema(FR) PA 12 Revenue (Million USD), Sales (T), Ex-factory Price (USD/T)
Figure Arkema(FR) PA 12 Business Region Distribution
Table EMS-Grivory(CH) Information List
Table Product Overview
Table EMS-Grivory(CH) PA 12 Revenue (Million USD), Sales (T), Ex-factory Price (USD/T)
Figure EMS-Grivory(CH) PA 12 Business Region Distribution
Table UBE Industries(JP) Information List
Table Product Overview
Table UBE Industries(JP) PA 12 Revenue (Million USD), Sales (T), Ex-factory Price (USD/T)
Figure UBE Industries(JP) PA 12 Business Region Distribution
Figure Global PA 12 Market Size (T) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global PA 12 Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global PA 12 Sales Price (USD/T) Forecast
Figure North America PA 12 Consumption Volume (T) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China PA 12 Consumption Volume (T) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe PA 12 Consumption Volume (T) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia PA 12 Consumption Volume (T) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan PA 12 Consumption Volume (T) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India PA 12 Consumption Volume (T) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (T) of PA 12 by Type
Table Global Consumption Volume (T) of PA 12 by Application
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of PA 12 by Region
Key Players
- Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
- Arkema S.A. (France)
- EMS-Grivory (Switzerland)
- UBE Industries Ltd. (Japan)
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Toray Industries Inc. (Japan)
- DuPont de Nemours Inc. (USA)
- Ensinger GmbH (Germany)
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan)
- SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
Market Segmentation
By Product Type
- Bio-based PA 12
- Petroleum-based PA 12
By Application
- Food & Medical (catheters, tubing, packaging)
- Automotive (fuel lines, brake systems, lightweight components)
- Electronics (cable sheathing, connectors, housings)
- Mechanical Engineering (gears, bearings, seals)
- Others (sports equipment, consumer goods, 3D printing)
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia)
- Middle East & Africa
- Central & South America
