SunSirs: Viscose Staple Fiber Prices Rose in April 2026

Price trend

In April 2026, the domestic market for viscose staple fiber (1.2D, 38mm) exhibited a trend of rising from a low base, with the price center shifting upward. Data from SunSirs indicates that prices held steady at 13,180 RMB/ton at the beginning of the month; following two upward adjustments to quotations during the month, prices reached 13,700 RMB/ton by month-end—marking a cumulative increase of 3.95%.

Key Drivers of the Uptrend: Dual Support from Costs and Supply

The Cost Side Established a Solid Foundation

Prices for upstream dissolving pulp and cotton pulp remain consistently strong, transmitting raw material cost pressures downstream to the viscose staple fiber sector and providing a solid foundation for price appreciation. Concurrently, the synchronous strengthening of cotton and polyester staple fiber prices has boosted substitution demand for viscose staple fiber, further bolstering market confidence.

The supply side demonstrated a strong willingness to support prices

Overall industry operating rates remain stable, and inventory levels are being maintained at low levels. Consequently, enterprises face no pressure to offload goods at discounted rates; market sentiment favoring price support and a reluctance to sell has intensified, driving a phased upward adjustment in prices.

Downstream Demand: Purchasing on an As-Needed Basis; Cautious in Following Price Hikes

Downstream spinning mills and weaving enterprises are generally prioritizing demand-driven purchasing; their procurement pace remains cautious, and there has been no sign of large-scale, concentrated inventory replenishment. End-market textile orders have not experienced explosive growth, and the transmission of high raw material costs to downstream sectors faces resistance. Consequently, the increase in market transaction volume has been limited, and trading activity has appeared somewhat subdued following the recent price hikes.

Market Outlook

Viscose staple fiber prices have currently broken through their previous plateau; while support from both cost and supply-side factors remains intact, downstream demand has yet to fully catch up. Consequently, the market may be entering a phase characterized by "high-level consolidation and transaction-on-demand," limiting the potential for significant further upside in prices. Moving forward, key areas of focus should include changes in raw material costs and the pace at which end-market orders recover.

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