The price of nylon FDY has been stagnant at 16,500 CNY/ton for several days. Based on publicly available industry benchmark data, the daily change on July 27, 2026, was zero, reflecting cautious trading sentiment. This price is only 1.23% higher than at the beginning of the month, and on an annual basis, it sits at the median level—just 3.3% below the yearly median of 17,062.5 CNY/ton.
The narrowing of price fluctuations is no coincidence. Over the past year, nylon FDY hit a high of 19,950 CNY/ton and a low of 14,175 CNY/ton, an amplitude of 29%. The current price of 16,500 CNY/ton lies exactly at the lower edge of the median, indicating a balance of bullish and bearish forces: upstream raw materials like caprolactam remain elevated, providing cost support, while downstream demand from weaving and apparel sectors recovers slowly, with purchases limited to small-lot orders, preventing a price breakout.
Industry Impact
This stalemate is affecting each link in the supply chain. For nylon FDY producers, high raw material costs are squeezing processing margins. Industry data shows caprolactam prices have stayed above year-ago levels since Q2 2026, while nylon FDY price increases have been modest, forcing some small and medium polymerization-spinning mills to cut operating rates under profit pressure.
On the demand side, downstream weavers have shifted to conservative purchasing strategies. Major textile clusters like Nantong and Shengze report that orders are now dominated by short-term, urgent runs, with long-term contracts declining. High inventory levels at home textile and apparel brands further dampen stockpiling demand for nylon FDY. Notably, nylon FDY is gaining share in outdoor sports fabrics and luggage textiles, but overall growth is insufficient to alter the supply-demand balance.
The median-level consolidation also presents both risks and opportunities. At 16,500 CNY/ton, the price is below the annual average of 15,675 CNY/ton but above the bottom difference of 2,325 CNY/ton, suggesting limited downside potential but a lack of upward momentum. For foreign trade firms, exchange rate volatility and overseas order uncertainty make long-term price locking difficult.