On August 3, the Shengze yarn market exhibited a typical adjustment pattern of "rising volume with stable prices": polyester-viscose yarn 40s/2 saw significantly higher trading volume, viscose rayon yarn 30s and pure polyester yarn 45s were active, yet prices for all mainstream varieties remained unchanged from the previous day. This state of "moving goods without price hikes" reflects a cautious balance between recovering orders and cost pressures among downstream weaving mills.
Signals Behind Price Stability
According to quotes tracked by the China Silk Capital Network, from August 2 to 3, prices for pure cotton yarn from 10S to J40S remained completely flat, with Shandong-produced J40S at 26,800 yuan/ton and Jiangsu 32S at 23,700 yuan/ton. Pure polyester yarn 21S to 50S also showed zero fluctuation, with Zhejiang 32S at 11,700 yuan/ton and Jiangsu 45S at 15,800 yuan/ton. Polyester-viscose and polyester-cotton blends were equally stable, such as T65/R35 32S at 14,400 yuan/ton and T65/C35 32S at 16,300 yuan/ton.
The overall price stabilization is not due to weak demand but rather a balance between supply and demand forces. The rise in trading volume for polyester-viscose yarn 40s/2 indicates that some weaving mills are adjusting product mixes toward more differentiated fabrics; viscose rayon yarn 30s is used for diamond cotton fabric, and pure polyester yarn 45s for fugui silk fabric. The movement of these niche categories suggests that demand for specific fabrics from the apparel market is being released.
Raw Material Cost Support and Expectations
Raw material prices anchor yarn pricing. On August 3, the center price for polyester staple fiber 1.56*38 cotton-type was around 7,700 yuan/ton, while viscose staple fiber averaged about 1,420 yuan/ton (note: original data, possibly a typo for 14,200). Both showed stable adjustments, exerting no upward or downward pressure on yarn prices.
For buyers, stable raw materials mean yarn prices are unlikely to fluctuate sharply in the short term, but there is also little room for price cuts. If viscose staple fiber prices remain low for an extended period, profit margins for viscose rayon yarn could be squeezed, prompting mills to adjust operating rates to defend prices. Viscose rayon yarn is expected to remain in adjustment mode, while pure polyester yarn should watch subsequent trends in polyester staple fiber.
Industrial Cluster Response and Procurement Strategy
As an important textile cluster in China, Shengze's yarn market is often seen as a barometer for the national market. The current "volume-up, price-stable" pattern reflects that weaving mills are actively testing orders but have not yet begun large-scale restocking. For buyers, this is a window to lock in prices and place small trial orders; for foreign trade companies, attention should be paid to lead-time changes for differentiated products like polyester-viscose and viscose rayon yarns to avoid production scheduling bottlenecks due to localized demand.