Last week (January 26-30, 2026), the domestic viscose staple fiber market showed a weak and stable trend. Prices remained weak and stable, cost support was average, and demand remained sluggish. The overall trading atmosphere was subdued, with downstream yarn mills mainly fulfilling previous contracts and having limited replenishment needs. Viscose staple fiber prices fluctuated little, high-priced goods decreased in the market, and a strong wait-and-see sentiment prevailed. Viscose staple fiber prices continued to operate at low levels.

Price trend

According to the commodity price analysis system of SunSirs, last week (January 26-30, 2026), viscose staple fiber manufacturers mainly maintained their previous prices, resulting in weak and stable prices. As of January 30, 2026, the average market price of viscose staple fiber was 12,800 RMB/ton, with limited price fluctuations and remaining unchanged compared to the previous period. The overall market transaction pace was slow.

Market analysis

Cost side: Cost side support was insufficient. The market price of dissolving pulp remained stagnant, with new prices being released but failing to provide effective support; the caustic soda market was experiencing a slight decline, while the sulfuric acid market remained largely stable. The overall raw material situation was unable to provide strong support for the price of viscose staple fiber, and industry processing margins were under pressure.

Demand side: Demand remained weak, becoming a key factor limiting market performance. The downstream rayon yarn market was sluggish, and the operating rate of yarn mills had not changed significantly, leading to a continuous increase in physical inventory; downstream fabric manufacturers were experiencing weak demand for new orders. With the Spring Festival approaching, downstream yarn companies largely completed their stockpiling and were mainly focusing on fulfilling existing contracts and purchasing on an as-needed basis, resulting in weak demand for viscose staple fiber and insufficient demand support.

Market outlook

In the short term, the supply of viscose staple fiber remains relatively stable, with overall manufacturer inventories not high but showing an upward trend; cost support remains insufficient, and significant fluctuations in the raw material market are unlikely; demand is affected by the traditional off-season and the Spring Festival holiday, making substantial improvement unlikely in the short term, and downstream buyers will continue to maintain a just-in-time purchasing approach. Analysts at SunSirs predict that the viscose staple fiber market will continue to operate at weak, low levels next week, with limited price fluctuations. Key factors to watch include changes in raw material prices and the completion of pre-holiday stocking by downstream buyers.

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