According to China Plastics Online, the PA6 export market experienced explosive growth in 2025, achieving a historic breakthrough in export scale. The annual cumulative export volume reached 740,000 metric tons, surging 28% year-on-year compared to 2024. The export dependency ratio continued to climb, fully demonstrating overseas markets' recognition and strong demand for domestically produced PA6 products. December's performance was particularly outstanding, with monthly exports soaring to 78,000 tons—a record high. This represented a 19% month-on-month increase and a remarkable 54% year-on-year growth, concluding the year's export expansion on a high note. This trend not only highlights the significant enhancement of the domestic PA6 industry's comprehensive competitiveness but also signifies China's growing influence in the global PA6 market.

The 2025 PA6 market exhibits a distinct pattern of “declining imports and increasing exports,” with supply-demand dynamics continuously optimizing.

I. Import Market: Declining Volumes, Reduced Reliance

Domestic PA6 imports remained at low levels throughout 2025, totaling approximately 130,000 tons for the year—a 6% year-on-year decrease—further lowering import dependency. Monthly trends show imports peaked early and declined later. January imports reached the annual high of 14,600 tons, gradually falling thereafter to a yearly low of 7,800 tons in October. This reflects the growing substitution effect of domestically produced PA6 in the domestic market.

II. Export Market: Volume and Price Soar to New Heights

China's PA6 exports in 2025 delivered remarkable performance. Statistics indicate cumulative exports reached 740,000 tons, a 28% year-on-year increase, with the average export price stabilizing at $1,311 per ton. Market distribution revealed India as the core growth engine, accounting for 216,000 tons (29%) of total exports—far surpassing other regions and driving overall export expansion. By exporting country, the top three nations contributed over half of total exports: India led with 216,000 tons (29%), followed by South Korea at 130,000 tons (18%), and Vietnam at 69,000 tons (9%). This pattern highlights China's reliance on core markets for PA6 exports while also reflecting the robust demand potential in emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and South Asia. By registered location, eastern coastal provinces have become the core export base for PA6, leveraging advantages in industrial clusters and logistics infrastructure. Jiangsu Province led with 307,600 metric tons (42% market share), followed by Zhejiang Province at 160,200 metric tons (22%), and Fujian Province at 104,400 metric tons (14%). These three provinces collectively contributed over 77% of total exports, underscoring the absolute dominance of eastern coastal regions in PA6 export trade.

Looking ahead, China's PA6 export market is projected to remain robust through 2026, with the industry continuing to expand its global market share. The competitive pricing advantage of domestically produced goods will sustain overseas demand, underpinning export growth. The commissioning of new production capacity is expected to further enhance supply capabilities, meeting the evolving needs of international markets.

As an integrated internet platform providing benchmark prices, on January 28th, the benchmark price of PA6 according to 100ppi.com was 10400.00 RMB/ton, an increase of 2.63% compared to the beginning of the month (10133.33 RMB/ton).

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