Caprolactone Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 3836
  • Published Date: Nov 20, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Caprolactone Market Segmentation:

Type Segment Analysis

The global caprolactone market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by type 99.5% purity and 99.9% purity. Out of the two types, the 99.5% purity segment is estimated to gain the largest market share over the projected time frame. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the growing surgical procedures.  Caprolactone which is 99.5% pure is a high-quality substance acceptable for use in medical equipment, such as surgical sutures. Owing to their biodegradability, caprolactone-based sutures have grown in popularity. These sutures have a number of benefits as they are composed of materials including silk or nylon. In addition, they deteriorate more reliably over time and are less prone to induce an inflammatory reaction. Further, the patient may experience a more comfortable healing process as a result, and the final results may be better. This, as a result, is anticipated to create numerous opportunities for the growth of the segment in the coming years. As per data, to address the surgical demands of the Indian population, over 3000 procedures were performed yearly as of 2021.

Application Segment Analysis

The global caprolactone market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by application into polycaprolactone, acrylic resin modified, polyesters modified, epoxy resin modified, and others. Amongst these five segments, the epoxy resin-modified segment is expected to garner a significant share. The growth can be attributed to growing applications of epoxy resin modified in the aerospace and recreation industries Epoxy resins are utilized in the aerospace sector to create components for engines as well as wings and fuselages for airplanes. Besides that in fields where dependability and performance are crucial, such as the production of sports equipment, automobiles, and aircraft, their greater flexibility and impact resistance make them a preferred option. This, as a result, is anticipated to create numerous opportunities for the growth of the segment in the coming years.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

    By Type

  • 99.5% Purity
  • 99.9% Purity

     By Application

  • Polycaprolactone
  • Acrylic Resin Modified
  • Polyesters Modified
  • Epoxy Resin Modified
  • Others

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of caprolactone is estimated at USD 349.42 million.

The global caprolactone market size was over USD 329.55 million in 2025 and is anticipated to witness a CAGR of around 6.7%, crossing USD 630.33 million revenue by 2035.

By 2035, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to command a 36% share of the caprolactone market, supported by the expanding building and construction activities across developing economies in the region owing to rising infrastructure development.

Key players in the market include BASF SE, Daicel Corporation, Perstorp AB, Merck & Co., Inc., Leschaco Japan K.K., ITOCHU Chemical Frontier Corporation, Solvay S.A., Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., Esun International Co., Ltd., Tokyo Chemical Industry.
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