Nylon DTY Prices Approach One-Year Median as Chemical Fiber Market Enters Stalemate

The price trajectory of nylon DTY is drawing a path full of tests for both buyers and mills. According to publicly available industry pricing data, the benchmark price of nylon DTY on June 26, 2026, stood at 15,840 yuan per ton, down 4.81% from 16,640 yuan at the beginning of the month. This figure is not just a point-in-time quote; it signifies that prices have continuously fallen from early-year highs and are now approaching the one-year median of 16,260 yuan.

Price Range and Market Signals

The current price of 15,840 yuan per ton sits on the lower side of the median within a one-year fluctuation range of 13,560 yuan to 18,960 yuan. The distance from the top is -3,120 yuan, while the gap from the bottom is 2,280 yuan, indicating that prices still have about 14% room to fall before hitting the historical low, while having already dropped over 16% from the peak. Compared to the annual average of 15,019.40 yuan, the current price remains slightly above the mean, but the gap is narrowing.

The zero daily change is noteworthy. It suggests that after a period of rapid decline, the market has entered a temporary phase of wait-and-see and stalemate. Both buyers and sellers are waiting for clearer signals—whether upstream raw material prices will offer further concessions and whether downstream weaving and end-order demand will recover.

Industry Impact: Upstream-Downstream Transmission and Inventory Pressure

As a midstream product in the chemical fiber chain, nylon DTY's price movement directly reflects the profit distribution from caprolactam, PA6 chips, to nylon filament yarn. The early-year price of 16,640 yuan provided healthy margins for upstream raw material producers, but the subsequent 4.81% decline indicates that insufficient downstream absorption capacity has pressured upstream players.

For weaving mills and fabric buyers, the current price at the lower side of the median means raw material costs have dropped significantly from the start of the year, which could improve product gross margins. However, the risk is that if prices continue to fall, early stockpiling may lead to inventory depreciation. The one-year low of 13,560 yuan still represents a 2,280 yuan gap from current levels, adding uncertainty to purchasing decisions.

Foreign trade enterprises face a more complex scenario. Overseas customers are highly sensitive to price changes, and continued domestic price declines often lead to demands for simultaneous price cuts. Coupled with exchange rate fluctuations and adjustments in shipping costs, profit margins are further compressed. Although the current price is near the annual median, a full assessment requires more monthly data to compare with the same period last year.

Practical Recommendations

For Buyers - Current prices are in the lower-median range; adopt a phased procurement strategy to avoid locking in high costs with large single orders. - Monitor weekly price changes of caprolactam and PA6 chips; if upstream raw materials show signs of overshooting, consider increasing purchase volumes. - Negotiate short-term floating price agreements with suppliers to secure more favorable settlement terms during this market wait-and-see period.

For Foreign Trade Firms - Include raw material price fluctuation clauses in quotations, clearly defining price adjustment mechanisms to prevent losses from further domestic price drops. - Use the current price window to negotiate price protection terms in annual framework agreements with long-term clients. - Compare nylon DTY quotes in Southeast Asian and South Asian markets to evaluate the feasibility of transit trade or third-country sourcing.