The price of polyester FDY 150D/96F semi-dull AA grade ranged from 8,500 to 8,750 CNY per ton in the East China market on June 26, 2026, a spread of 250 CNY/ton. This figure highlights the subtle game of regional supply-demand mismatch in the chemical fiber industry chain.
Regional Logic Behind Price Divergence
Quotes show a clear price gradient between Hangzhou and Shaoxing, two core production hubs in Zhejiang Province. In Hangzhou, Rongsheng Petrochemical and Tongkun Group quoted 8,500 and 8,750 CNY/ton respectively, while in Shaoxing, Juxing Chemical and Jiabao Fiber hovered around 8,510 CNY/ton. The 250 CNY/ton gap within the same province is not merely a pricing strategy difference but reflects regional inventory levels and downstream order rhythms. Hangzhou, as a large petrochemical base with concentrated capacity, often adjusts prices to digest inventory; Shaoxing, dominated by small and medium-sized weaving enterprises, sees more cautious supplier quotes tied to end-order demand.
From the enterprise perspective, quotes ranged from low to high: Rongsheng 8,500, Juxing 8,500, Jiabao 8,510, Kaisi Group 8,650, Tiansheng Chemical 8,710, and Tongkun 8,750. This stepped distribution indicates divergent views on the market outlook. Leading firms like Rongsheng and Tongkun, with integrated capacity advantages, have more room for price fluctuation, while mid-sized players like Kaisi and Tiansheng tend to maintain stable prices to retain customers.
Supply-Demand Transmission and Procurement Window
150D is a standard FDY specification for apparel fabrics and linings. The current price range is moderate compared to historical periods, but the widening regional spread suggests a structural adjustment rather than a unilateral decline. For buyers, the 8,500 CNY/ton low point in Hangzhou offers a potential cost advantage if cross-regional sourcing is feasible. However, transportation costs and delivery lead times must be factored in to calculate the actual landed cost.
From the chain perspective, upstream PTA and MEG prices have been relatively stable, so FDY volatility mainly stems from downstream weaving capacity utilization diverging. Shaoxing's printing and dyeing plant restrictions remain partially in place, weakening raw material purchasing appetite, while the home textile cluster around Hangzhou supports stable price floors. This regional divergence may persist for the next two weeks until downstream orders show a clear recovery signal.
