Global Caprolactone Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Caprolactone, also known as 1,2-epoxyhexane or hexanolide, is a cyclic ester compound with the chemical formula C6H10O2. It is a colorless liquid with a slightly sweet odor. Caprolactone is a versatile monomer that is primarily used as a building block in the synthesis of various polymers and resins. It is commonly polymerized to form polycaprolactone (PCL), a biodegradable and biocompatible polyester. PCL has a wide range of applications in fields such as medical devices, drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and 3D printing. Due to its low melting point and flexibility, caprolactone-based polymers can be easily processed into films, fibers, coatings, and other forms. Additionally, caprolactone is employed as a reactive diluent or modifier in adhesives, coatings, and sealants to enhance their performance properties.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Caprolactone market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Caprolactone include Perstorp, Daicel, BASF, Hunan Juren Chemical, Shenzhen Esun Industrial etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Caprolactone. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Caprolactone market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Caprolactone market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Caprolactone industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Caprolactone Include:

Perstorp

Daicel

BASF

Hunan Juren Chemical

Shenzhen Esun Industrial

Caprolactone Product Segment Include:

Purity: 99.5%

Purity: 99.9%

Caprolactone Product Application Include:

Polycaprolactone

Acrylic Resin Modified

Polyesters Modified

Epoxy Resin Modified

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Caprolactone Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Caprolactone Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Caprolactone Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Caprolactone Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global Caprolactone Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 7: North America Caprolactone Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: Europe Caprolactone Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: China Caprolactone Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: APAC (Excl. China) Caprolactone Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Latin America Caprolactone Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Middle East and Africa Caprolactone Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 13: Global Caprolactone Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 14: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 15: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 16: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 17: Methodology and Data Sources