Price trend

According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of SunSirs, last week (July 7-13, 2025), the price of polyamide filament fell weakly. As of July 13, 2025, DTY (premium product) of polyamide filament in Jiangsu region; 70D/24F) quoted 14,700 RMB/ton, a decrease of 160 RMB/ton compared to the previous period, with a weekly decrease of 1.08%; polyamide POY (premium product; 86D/24F) quoted 12,400 RMB/ton, a decrease of 125 RMB/ton compared to the previous period, with a weekly decrease of 1.00%; The price of polyamide FDY (premium product: 40D/12F) was quoted at 15,325 RMB/ton, a decrease of 125 RMB/ton from the previous period, with a weekly decline of 0.81%.

Analysis review

Last week (July 7-13, 2025), the upstream raw material market prices were weak and fell, with insufficient cost support. Downstream manufacturers held onto their demand and followed suit, with no positive support from both the cost and demand sides. Some downstream manufacturers reduced production or stopped production for holidays, and the demand side remained weak. Some polyamide filament manufacturers had poor shipments, and low-priced sources increased in the market. With mixed news on the market, the price of polyamide filament was under pressure and slightly decreased.

In terms of cost: Last week (July 7-13, 2025), the spot market price of caprolactam was relatively strong during the week, with a weekly settlement price of 9,160 RMB/ton for Sinopec's high-end caprolactam. The polyamide PA6 chip market experienced a slight decline, with insufficient support on the cost side. As of July 13, 2025, the benchmark price of caprolactam in SunSirs was 8,970 RMB/ton, with a weak price and a weekly decline of 2.92%. During the week, the market price of high-speed spun polyamide PA6 slices slightly decreased, with a 2.2% drop in polyamide PA6 prices, mainly due to weak cost support.

Supply and demand: During the week, some polyamide filament manufacturers had lowered their operating rates, resulting in a decline in overall market supply. However, industry inventory levels continued to increase, leading to poor performance on the supply side; The demand in the end market was weak, and some downstream manufacturers had reduced production or switched production, resulting in a decrease in demand for polyamide filament. It’s difficult to find favorable support from the demand side, and many parties were following suit with rigid demand. Many industry players were adopting a cautious and wait-and-see attitude.

Market outlook

Cost aspect: In terms of caprolactam, the expectation for benzene was weak, and slice manufacturers had low enthusiasm for purchasing caprolactam. It is expected that the caprolactam market will continue to decline next week; In terms of PA6 slicing, cost support was limited, and the supply level of PA6 slicing market may continue to improve. Downstream market demand was weak, and it is expected that the market price of polyamide PA6 slicing will decline.

Supply and demand: July belongs to the off-season of traditional demand in the market, and coupled with the lack of signs of improvement in terminal market demand, downstream market procurement enthusiasm is not high. Therefore, it is expected that the demand for polyamide filament market next month may decrease. If there is no significant improvement in demand, under the pressure of large inventory, some polyamide filament manufacturers may have the possibility of reducing production capacity, while the industry continues to release new production capacity. Therefore, it is expected that the supply of polyamide filament market will decrease next month.

Overall, both the upstream raw material caprolactam spot market and the polyamide PA6 chip market are likely to continue to decline, with a lack of cost support and difficulty in improving downstream market demand. The demand side is dragging down market trends, and under the dual negative factors, analysts from SunSirs predict that the short-term polyamide filament market prices will continue to be weak, with a expected decline of 100-300 RMB/ton.

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