Nylon FDY price settled at 16,300 yuan/ton on June 30, 2026, down 4.12% from the beginning of the month. This level has fallen below the annual average line of 15,595.97 yuan/ton and is approaching the upper edge of the mid-low range, indicating that the entire nylon filament chain is undergoing a clear destocking pressure transmission.
Price Range and Industry Signals
Over the past year, nylon FDY peaked at 19,950 yuan/ton and hit a low of 14,175 yuan/ton, a fluctuation range of 5,775 yuan/ton. The current price of 16,300 yuan/ton is 3,650 yuan below the peak and 2,125 yuan above the trough, with a median of 17,062.5 yuan. The price is in a mid-low position with zero daily change, suggesting a temporary balance but no clear directional choice.
For chemical fiber weaving enterprises, this price means raw material costs have fallen nearly 20% from the peak, but downstream grey fabric and finished fabric prices have not dropped at the same pace. Weavers now face the double squeeze of falling raw material costs and slow-moving finished goods, making operating rates a key variable.
Upstream-Downstream Transmission and Procurement Window
Nylon FDY is mainly used in lightweight fabrics like nylon taffeta and taslan, widely applied in outdoor sportswear and down jacket linings. The current mid-low price signals a potential restocking window for brands and traders. However, the annual average of 15,595.97 yuan/ton remains below the current price, indicating room for further declines over a longer period.
Caprolactam and chip operating rates are core variables influencing FDY price trends. If raw material supply remains high, FDY supply will stay loose. Conversely, if chip prices rebound with crude oil or pure benzene, FDY downside will be limited.
Foreign Trade Quotation and Risk Hedging
For export-oriented textile companies using nylon FDY as raw material, current exchange rate fluctuations combined with falling raw material costs require more precise pricing strategies. Lower raw material costs improve export competitiveness, but overseas buyers may delay orders expecting further price drops.
It is recommended that foreign trade companies adopt floating pricing mechanisms in long-term contracts, linking raw material prices to caprolactam or pure benzene indices to avoid losses from continued FDY declines. Also monitor Southeast Asian competitors' pricing, as domestic prices are approaching international competitiveness levels but could trigger anti-dumping investigations if they fall further.