China caprolactam capacity toward large-scale and integrated development

For 2026-2030, scheduled new caprolactam capacity will hit 1.77 million tonnes/year at a 4.7% CAGR. The industry drove its CR5 up from 33% to 48% and the supporting rate between caprolactam and PA6 up to 55% during 2021-2025.

During 2026-2030, total scheduled new caprolactam capacity is expected to be 1.77 million tonnes/year, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%, down 3.3 percentage points from the growth rate recorded in 2021–2025. China New Caprolactam Capacity Schedule, 2026E-2030E (Unit: '000 t/y) Source: OilChem In addition, the number of planned and under-construction