The Polyamide Filament Market Fluctuated Downward in Early July 2026

Regarding price trends to the various types:

1. Polyamide DTY (Jiangsu 70D/24F Semi-dull)

At the beginning of the month (July 1-2), the price remained stable at 15,840 RMB/ton. On July 3, the first round of price cuts saw the price drop to 15,820 RMB/ton, a level maintained until July 8. On July 9, the price was lowered again to 15,760 RMB/ton, remaining unchanged through July 10. Compared to the start of the month, the cumulative decline over the first ten days was 80 RMB/ton.

2. Polyamide POY (Jiangsu 86D/24F, semi-dull)

The quoted price was 13,650 RMB/ton on July 1-2; it was lowered to 13,625 RMB/ton on July 3 and remained at that level until July 8. On July 9, the price dropped to 13,500 RMB/ton and held steady on July 10. Compared to the high point at the beginning of the month, the price fell by a total of 150 RMB/ton during the first ten days of July, marking the largest decline among the three categories of filament yarns.

3. Polyamide FDY (Fujian 40D/12F, semi-dull).

Market performance was strongest during the early part of July; prices remained stable at 16,300 RMB/ton from July 1 to July 8 without fluctuation. On July 9, the price dropped to 16,250 RMB/ton and held steady at that level on July 10. The cumulative decline to the first ten days of the month was 50 RMB/ton, making it the variety with the smallest drop.

The overall price direction followed a clear pattern: early in the month, prices to various items saw slight declines before stabilizing and fluctuating within a range; however, a second round of widespread price cuts occurred as mid-July approached, with the magnitude of the decline following the order of POY > DTY > FDY. FDY demand proved relatively greater resilient, resulting in a lag in price adjustments, whereas the POY market faced the most significant downward pressure.

Analysis of Factors Influencing Market Trends

1. Limited cost-side support

Amid fluctuating and retreating international oil prices, the market to upstream raw materials—caprolactam and PA6 chips—has largely seen narrow-range consolidation. Lacking significant upward momentum, raw material costs have failed to provide sustained support to polyamide filament prices; conversely, the absence of a sharp collapse in raw material costs has limited the downside possible to polyamide filament, preventing a rapid, one-sided plunge and resulting instead in a pattern of slow, measure-wise weakening.

2. Downstream demand remained sluggish; shipment faced pressure

Demand in the end-market weaving sector is weak, and follow-through on downstream orders is insufficient. Consequently, polyamide filament manufacturers are experiencing a slow pace of shipments, and pressure to decrease inventory levels is gradually mounting. Amidst sluggish trading, some companies have lowered their quotes to stimulate orders, driving a downward shift in market price levels.

3. Strong "Wait-and-See" Sentiment in the Market

Faced with sluggish demand and lackluster raw material markets, polyamide producers are adopting a cautious stance, largely preferring to wait and see rather than actively pushing to price increases. With a lack of positive market drivers, both buyers and sellers are generally limiting transactions to immediate needs; speculative restocking is rare, making a price rebound difficult to achieve.

Market Overview and Forecast

In the short term, barring significant cost increases to raw materials or a surge in downstream orders, the polyamide filament market is expected to remain sluggish and range-bound, lacking the momentum to a price rebound. Future market trends will hinge on fluctuations in international crude oil prices, the price trajectory of caprolactam, and the recovery of operating rates and order volumes in the downstream weaving sector.