In December 2025, the domestic viscose staple fiber market operated weakly, with prices declining slightly. Limited cost support from upstream dissolving pulp and weak downstream demand contributed to this trend. While viscose staple fiber factories did not have high physical inventory levels, an upward trend was observed. However, downstream yarn manufacturers had limited restocking needs, resulting in a generally weak and stable market with most transactions driven by immediate needs. The viscose staple fiber market price continued to operate at a weak, low level, and significant price adjustments are unlikely in the short term.
Market prices were showing a weak downward trend
In December, the price of viscose staple fiber showed a weak and consolidating trend. Some manufacturers quoted prices between 12,800 and 13,000 RMB/ton, with actual transaction prices subject to negotiation. According to the commodity price analysis system of SunSirs, in December 2025, the market price of viscose staple fiber experienced a slight decline. As of December 30th, the average market price of viscose staple fiber was 12,900 RMB/ton, a decrease of 160 RMB/ton compared to the same period in November, representing a monthly decrease of 1.23%, with prices remaining at a low level.
In terms of costs: In December 2025, the market price of dissolving pulp remained largely unchanged, showing a weak and stagnant trend. Cost-side support was limited. As of now, the price of domestically produced dissolving pulp is around 6700 RMB/ton, while the price of imported hardwood pulp is around $800/ton, and softwood pulp is around $870/ton, making it difficult to drive up the price of viscose staple fiber. The market prices of auxiliary materials such as caustic soda and sulfuric acid remained largely stable with minor fluctuations, resulting in no significant change in auxiliary material costs and failing to provide effective support.
The downstream market remained weak
The downstream rayon yarn market is weak, and prices are under pressure. Downstream weaving and garment enterprises have insufficient orders and mainly purchase on demand, resulting in insufficient demand for viscose staple fiber, which restricts price increases. As of December 30th, the price of ring-spun R30S in the Jiangsu region was around 17,200 RMB/ton, and the price of ring-spun R40S was around 18,300 RMB/ton. The market is in a low demand season, and transactions in the downstream rayon yarn market are unsatisfactory. Factory inventories continue to show an upward trend, while new orders from terminal fabric manufacturers are weak, leading to reduced purchasing enthusiasm for raw materials from the demand side. There has been no significant improvement in demand.
Market Forecast:
In December 2025, the viscose staple fiber market remained weak and stagnant, with little prospect of significant price increases in the short term. Later on, the cost of raw materials such as dissolving pulp and caustic soda is unlikely to fluctuate significantly, and downstream demand is not expected to improve substantially. Therefore, prices are unlikely to rise, and demand will mainly be driven by essential needs, without significant growth. The supply and demand balance remains relatively stable, and the market stalemate is expected to continue. Analysts at SunSirspredict that the viscose staple fiber market will continue to operate weakly in the short term due to the influence of demand.
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