Published September 2023
Nearly all cyclohexane is used to make cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone, which, in turn, are used mainly as precursors for the production of adipic acid and caprolactam, respectively. Other uses for cyclohexane include various solvent applications and the production of cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone for solvent use. As a result of cyclohexane’s intrinsic link to the polyamide (nylon) chain and its use in automobiles, construction and textiles, global cyclohexane demand remains strongly influenced by macroeconomic conditions. Cyclohexane is consumed largely for nylon 6 fibers, resins and film.
The following pie chart shows world consumption of cyclohexane:
Over the past five years, most regions experienced flat or declining demand for cyclohexane, but mainland China has been the epicenter of demand growth. Mainland China’s capacity has increased significantly in recent years, propelled primarily by growth in caprolactam demand for nylon 6. The global market for cyclohexane is oversupplied at present and is expected to remain so through the forecast period.
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