Polyester DTY (150D/48F semi-dull low-elastic yarn) showed clear price divergence in early July 2026: Rongsheng Petrochemical quoted 9,150 RMB/ton, while Juxing Chemical Fiber quoted 9,000 RMB/ton, a spread of 150 RMB/ton. This difference is not accidental but a microcosm of the market shifting from 'general ups and downs' to 'quality and regional pricing.'
The Structural Logic Behind the Spread
Both companies are in Zhejiang Province, but due to different origins (Hangzhou vs. Shaoxing), a 150 RMB/ton spread emerged. Behind this lie logistics costs, brand premiums, and customer structures. Rongsheng, as an industry leader, offers product stability and batch consistency, for which downstream high-end fabric companies are willing to pay a premium. Juxing's quote is closer to the cost-sensitive needs of small and medium weaving enterprises, reflecting the differentiated demands of regional industrial clusters.
According to public industry data, the average price of polyester DTY in the first half of 2026 remained in the 9,000-9,200 RMB/ton range, but the spread between different qualities and brands has widened from 50 RMB/ton at the beginning of the year to 150 RMB/ton. This means that simply focusing on 'average price' no longer accurately reflects real market supply and demand; buyers need more refined comparison strategies.
Transmission Effects on Downstream Weaving Enterprises
For weaving clusters represented by Shaoxing and Xiaoshan, polyester DTY is a core raw material. A spread of 150 RMB/ton, with a monthly purchase volume of 100 tons, translates to a cost difference of 15,000 RMB per month. In the current fiercely competitive terminal fabric market, this gap can significantly impact corporate profit margins.
More critically, the quality premium is reshaping procurement decisions. Some high-end home textile and garment fabric companies have begun to specify the use of leading brand raw materials to ensure product stability and pass export inspections. This forces small and medium weaving enterprises to either accept higher raw material costs or find a new balance between quality and price.
Differential Reactions of Industrial Belts
As the main production and sales area for polyester DTY in Zhejiang, the price difference between Hangzhou and Shaoxing also reflects internal competition within the industrial belt. Hangzhou, relying on large enterprises like Rongsheng, has formed a high-end supply system centered on quality and brand; Shaoxing, on the other hand, gathers many small and medium chemical fiber factories and weaving enterprises, with higher price sensitivity and more flexible transactions. This 'dual-track' pricing is becoming the norm in regional markets.
Nationally, similar divergences may appear in polyester DTY quotes in Jiangsu, Fujian, and other regions. Industry observers point out that if raw material PTA prices remain volatile over the next three months, regional spreads may further expand to over 200 RMB/ton, creating arbitrage opportunities for cross-regional procurement.