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Nylon Price Trend Analysis 2026: Historical Prices, Supply Demand Analysis, Price Drivers, Market Insights & Latest News
Written ByShriya Singh
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Nylon Price Trend Q2 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon | China | FOB | USD 2,371.96/MT | June 2026 |
| Nylon | India | CIF | USD 2,459.96/MT | June 2026 |
| Nylon | USA | CIF | USD 2,526.96/MT | June 2026 |
| Nylon | Brazil | CIF | USD 2,543.96/MT | June 2026 |
| Nylon | Canada | CIF | USD 2,521.96/MT | June 2026 |
| Nylon | China | FOB | USD 2,519.69/MT | May 2026 |
| Nylon | India | CIF | USD 2,587.34/MT | May 2026 |
| Nylon | USA | CIF | USD 2,639.19/MT | May 2026 |
| Nylon | Brazil | CIF | USD 2,652.00/MT | May 2026 |
| Nylon | Canada | CIF | USD 2,639.19/MT | May 2026 |
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- Nylon softened after April as Asian feedstock relief and cautious textile buying outweighed supplier-led price protection in Western markets.
- Caprolactam, adipic acid, benzene, and HMDA pressure eased, reducing PA6 and PA66 cost support after earlier crude-linked spikes.
- Downstream demand remained uneven, with autos offering support while textiles, chemical fibers, modified plastics, and consumer goods limited stronger restocking.
In China, Nylon prices were ~RMB 17.89/kg in April and ~RMB 17.05/kg in May, showing a ~4.7% decrease. The decline was mainly driven by weaker PA6 and PA66 feedstock support after caprolactam, adipic acid, benzene, and HMDA pressure eased. China’s nylon market also faced high producer inventories and need-based buying from textiles, chemical fibers, and modified plastics. Demand was not absent, as May industrial output rose 4.5% year-on-year and automobile manufacturing grew 8.3%, but motor vehicle output fell 3.2%, limiting stronger restocking from engineering plastics and automotive parts. In the United States, Nylon prices were ~USD 2,707.00/MT in April and ~USD 2,639.19/MT in May, showing a ~2.5% decrease. The fall reflected softer global feedstock signals and moderate industrial buying, even though auto demand remained supportive, with June new-vehicle sales estimated at 1.36 million units, up 7.2% year-on-year. Western producers still tried to protect margins through price hikes, citing input availability and value-chain volatility, but weak Asian cost signals and selective downstream procurement capped the market.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, nylon prices may stay under pressure if feedstocks remain soft, while automotive demand and PA66 supply-risk concerns could limit deeper declines.
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- Global nylon prices showed a mixed trend in Q1’26, with Asia transitioning from weak stability to sharp cost-driven increases toward quarter-end.
- Feedstock influence remained dominant as caprolactam prices shifted from stable to sharply higher, driving production cost escalation.
- Downstream demand from textiles remained seasonally weak and largely need-based, limiting the sustainability of price increases.
In China, nylon (polyamide filament) prices moved from weak to strong across Q1’26, driven mainly by feedstock dynamics and subdued demand. In January, prices remained low and stable due to ample caprolactam supply and high domestic self-sufficiency, which reduced import dependence and kept cost support limited. Stable operating rates ensured sufficient supply, while rising inventories reflected oversupply conditions. Downstream demand remained weak due to the seasonal slowdown in the textile and apparel sectors, with procurement limited to essential needs. In February, prices increased as caprolactam costs strengthened amid tighter supply, leading to cost pass-through despite sluggish trading activity and cautious downstream buying. Demand improved slightly with post-holiday restocking and stable export orders, but remained insufficient to drive strong momentum. In March, prices surged sharply due to significant feedstock cost escalation, forcing producers to raise quotations; however, weak downstream demand and resistance to high prices led to reduced procurement and a slight correction toward the end of the month.
About Nylon
Nylon is used to refer to a family of synthetic polymers. It is a thermoplastic silky material that can be drawn, cast, or extruded using spinnerets from a solution (melt) into fibres, films, bristles, or sheets.
Nylon is composed of polyamides, that is, repeating units connected by amide links. It is generally manufactured into yarn, and fabric and can also be processed into moulded products. Nylon is known for its properties like high resistance to wear, chemicals, and heat.
Nylon Product Detail
Chemical Formula
C6H9NO
Molecular Weight
111.14 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Polymers, Nylon fibres, Moulds and resins, Food packaging, Filaments , Powder coating, Instrument strings
Synonyms
Policapran, Polycaproamide, Polycaprolactam, Alkamid, Bonamid
Supplier Database
AdvanSix , DuPont de Nemours, Inc, Ascend Performance Materials, Honeywell International Inc, BASF SE, INVISTA, GSFC Ltd, Shibaam Polymers, Apex Polymers
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Asia Pacific
China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
Supplier Database AvailabilityYes
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Nylon Production Process
- Production of Nylon via Polymerisation Reacti andvia Injection Moulding
Nylon is manufactured by adding adipic acid, hexamethylene diamine and water together in a reaction vessel to obtain Hexamethylene diammonium adipate commonly termed as nylon salt solution. The solution is evaporated and treated to deluster the fibers. After polymeristaion, it is extruded and formed into pellets.
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