In China, FDY70D/24F SD prices were stable in the first week of February while FDY40D were flat on the week. DTY 70D/24F prices rolled over while 30D/10F were steady on the week.
Monofilament 30D prices remained unchanged during the week while nylon staple fiber 1.5D prices were pegged stable on the week
Nylon filament yarn markets turned stable to firm on the back of high-priced nylon chips. With breakeven operation, nylon yarn markets are likely to make supplementary hike in the short run.
Asian caprolactum prices were up US$20 a ton SE and FE markers at the lower end in the first week of February. The Northeast Asia caprolactum January contract prices rose US$200-540 a ton from December contract values. European January caprolactum contract price settled at increases of US$220-250 a ton.
In China, FDY70D/24F SD prices were stable in the last week of January while FDY40D were flat at on the week. DTY 70D/24F prices rolled over while 30D/10F were steady during the week. Monofilament 30D prices remained unchanged on the week.
Nylon filament yarn makers had trimmed operation as demand slowed down due to Lunar New Year holidays in China while prices remained unchanged on the week. Nylon yarn producers had hiked offers last week to relieve cost pressure.
Asian caprolactum prices were up US$50 a ton SE and FE markers in the last week of January while East European goods were stable on the week. In China, offers and trading values were firm during the week.
Caprolactum markets remained firm in China amid thin trading as the Spring Festival approached during the week and trading activities had mostly ended. Mainstream offers and trading values were firm. Sinopec raised its February contract nomination for liquid, AA grade, goods, mainly from Baling Petrochemical and Baling Hengyi.
In China, FDY70D/24F SD prices were up US cents 8 a kg in the third week of January while FDY40D were up US cents 8 a kg on the week. DTY 70D/24F prices also moved up while 30D/10F rose US cents 8 a kg during the week.
Monofilament 30D prices jumped US cents 8 a kg while nylon staple fiber 1.5D prices were up US cents 7 a kg on the week.
Nylon filament yarn makers trimmed operation due to slow demand while prices moved up further with margins turning positive amid rising raw material cost. Nylon yarn producers hiked offers further to relieve cost pressure.
Asian caprolactum prices were up US$20-70 a ton SE and FE markers in the third week of January. In China, spot offers for liquid goods rose US$70 a ton while solid good increased US$60 a ton on the week.
Caprolactum prices inched up on the back of moderate demand and recovering benzene amid tight supply. In China, both liquid and solid goods prices moved up. In contract, Sinopec and Fibrant Chemical announced settlement for January lower than their respective nominations. Downstream, run rates of polymerization units were at 70% and inventory up to 4 days’ worth.
In China, FDY70D/24F SD prices were up US cents 6 a kg in the second week of January while FDY40D surged US cents 10 a kg on the week. DTY 70D/24F prices were up US cents 6 a kg while 30D/10F rose US cents 13 a kg during the week.
Monofilament 30D prices were up US cents 6 a kg, while nylon staple fiber 1.5D prices rolled over during the week.
Asian caprolactum prices were up US$20-30 a ton SE and FE markers in the second week of January. In China, spot offers for liquid goods moved up US$30 a ton on the week.
Caprolactum prices moved up that week in Asian markets on tight supply and a rally in raw material benzene markets. In China, offers for liquid goods were hiked while values for solid goods edged down.
In contracts, Sinopec raised its January contract nomination which was up US$65 a ton while Fibrant Chemical raised its January settlement for liquid goods which was up US$50 a ton.
In China, FDY70D/24F SD prices surged US cents 10 a kg in the first week of January while FDY40D soared US cents 10 a kg on the week. DTY 70D/24F prices were up US cents 11 a kg while 30D/10F rose US cents 14 a kg on the week.
Monofilament 30D prices were up US cents 7 a kg, while nylon staple fiber 1.5D prices were stable on the week.
Nylon filament yarn producers hiked offers further to relieve cost pressure as nylon chip and caprolactum prices picked up on the week. For demand, as it was opening of the New Year, converters adopted cautious attitude towards operation.
Asian caprolactum markers, SE and FE, were flat in the first week of January. In China, spot offers for liquid goods moved up while solid goods were stable on the week.
Caprolactum markers in Asia were flat on the week while prices inched up in China on the back of moderate demand amid tight supply and surging benzene cost. In China, liquid caprolactum offers in spot market moved up while mainstream values for solid goods edged down. Offers for East European goods were firm.
