SunSirs: Driven by Costs, the Polyamide Filament Market Trended Upward in February

Price trend

In February 2026, the polyamide filament market followed a trend of initial stability followed by price increases, driven by cost factors and a gradual recovery in demand. Prices moved higher throughout the month, but industry profits were still squeezed by upstream suppliers. Market trading remained sluggish, and demand in the end-user market remained weak.

In terms of specific specifications and price changes, according to SunSirs' commodity market analysis system, the prices of all mainstream specifications of polyamide filament increased in February 2026. Among them, polyamide POY saw the most significant increase, while the increases for polyamide DTY and FDY were relatively moderate. As of February 28, 2026, the price of polyamide filament DTY (superior grade; 70D/24F) in Jiangsu Province was 14,300 RMB/ton, an increase of 540 RMB/ton compared to the previous month, representing a monthly increase of 3.92%; the price of polyamide POY (superior grade; 86D/24F) was 12,100 RMB/ton, an increase of 600 RMB/ton compared to the previous month, representing a monthly increase of 5.22%; and the price of polyamide FDY (superior grade: 40D/12F) was 14,850 RMB/ton, an increase of 525 RMB/ton compared to the previous month, representing a monthly increase of 3.66%.

Strong support from the raw material sides

In February 2026, the cost support for polyamide filament was relatively strong, with the core raw material caprolactam and related industrial chain products showing firm prices, directly driving up the production cost of polyamide filament. The price increase this month was mainly driven by the forced transmission of upstream costs, followed by downstream demand, and the transaction atmosphere was mainly weak and stable.

In February 2026, caprolactam prices showed a trend of initial stability followed by a rise, with an accelerated upward trend in the latter part of the month, and a steady increase throughout the month. Specifically, caprolactam prices saw a significant increase this month. As of February 28, the benchmark price of caprolactam on the business information platform was 10,050 RMB/ton, representing a monthly increase of 5.85%.

Downstream demand: Slow recovery after the holiday

In February, the downstream market was characterized by a quiet holiday period, accelerated resumption of work, and replenishment of inventory for essential needs.

Early in the month: Due to the Spring Festival holiday, weaving machine operating rates were low, and market transactions were sluggish, with the focus on digesting inventory. Mid-to-late month: Weaving machines in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Guangdong gradually resumed operation, and demand for sports fabrics, polyamide twill, and underwear fabrics started to pick up, leading to a recovery in production and sales for spinning enterprises.

Structural characteristics: Sales were primarily driven by conventional yarns, while orders for differentiated products such as high-elastic and semi-matte fabrics were relatively full; export orders were stable, and domestic demand was gradually being released as spring/summer fabric stocks were replenished.

Demand recovery was slower than cost increases; downstream procurement was mainly focused on small orders, essential needs, and just-in-time purchases, with a wait-and-see attitude persisting.

Market outlook

Cost: The tight supply of caprolactam is unlikely to change, and cost support remains.

Demand: March is traditionally a peak season, with weaving machine operating rates further increasing and spring/summer fabric stockpiling starting, suggesting a potential recovery in demand.

Prices: Prices are expected to remain stable with a slight upward bias, with increases depending on downstream acceptance and order fulfillment. Significant price fluctuations are unlikely.

Analysts at SunSirs predict a slight upward trend in the polyamide filament market in the short term, but price changes are not expected to be substantial.

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