Price Trends: After a slight uptick last week, prices stabilized at a high level

Last week (April 19–24, 2026), the domestic market for 1.2D viscose staple fiber exhibited a relatively strong performance pattern characterized by an initial period of stability followed by a rise, and subsequently, stabilization at a high level:

At the beginning of the week, prices held steady at the level of 13,540 RMB/ton, showing no significant fluctuations;

Prices began an upward trend on April 21, with the quoted price for the day standing at 13,660 RMB/ton—an increase of 0.89% over the previous day.

On April 22, prices rose further to 13,700 RMB/ton, marking a cumulative increase of 1.18% since the start of the week; subsequently, from April 23 to 24, prices held steady at this high level of 13,700 RMB/ton.

Overall, prices for viscose staple fiber edged up slightly last week—rising by approximately 1.18%—with the general market trend outperforming that of the nylon filament market during the same period.

Key Drivers of Market Trends:

Supply-side support remained robust, and industry inventory levels posed no pressure

Last week, overall supply in the viscose staple fiber industry remained stable, and there was currently no significant inventory pressure. As companies faced no passive need to offload stock at low prices, a foundational support for price hikes was established, and the market's willingness to hold firm on pricing became evident.

Limited Cost-Side Fluctuations: No Significant Downward Pressure

The market for dissolving pulp—the primary raw material—has remained relatively stable. Consequently, the cost side has experienced neither the drag of a sharp decline nor the additional impetus of a significant rise; overall cost support remains neutral, providing the market with a relatively stable cost environment. As a result, manufacturers' efforts to uphold prices have not faced adverse pressure from the cost side.

Limited Cost-Side Fluctuations: No Significant Downward Pressure

The market for dissolving pulp—the primary raw material—has remained relatively stable. Consequently, the cost side has experienced neither the drag of a sharp decline nor the additional impetus of a significant rise; overall cost support remains neutral, providing the market with a relatively stable cost environment. As a result, manufacturers' efforts to uphold prices have not faced adverse pressure from the cost side.

On the demand side, activity was driven primarily by essential restocking, resulting in subdued market trading

Downstream spinning mills are primarily focused on drawing down their existing raw material inventories; their purchasing activity is largely limited to need-based replenishment, reflecting a weak inclination toward proactive stockpiling. Consequently, following an initial price rally, the market has lacked sustained follow-through demand, making it difficult for prices to surge further; ultimately, the market has stabilized and consolidated around the 13,700 RMB/ton level.

Market outlook

In the short term, the viscose staple fiber market is highly likely to be characterized primarily by high-level, narrow-range consolidation, with significant price fluctuations unlikely. Overall, future market trends will hinge on key factors such as fluctuations in dissolving pulp prices, changes in industry operating rates, and the order status of downstream spinning mills; barring any unexpected developments, viscose staple fiber prices are highly likely to continue oscillating within their current range.

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