In China, FDY70D/24F SD prices were down US cents 5 a kg at the upper end in the second week of March while FDY40D were stable on the week. DTY 70D/24F prices US cents 8 a kg and 30D/10F rolled over during the week. Monofilament 30D prices remained unchanged while nylon staple fiber 1.5D prices were US cents 9 a kg.
Nylon filament yarn markets remained flat to weak on the back of easing cost of nylon chips and breakeven operation with run rate at 75%. Downstream converters kept stable operation and followed up cautiously.