Nylon Price Trend Analysis 2026: Historical Prices, Supply Demand Analysis, Price Drivers, Market Insights & Latest News

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Nylon Price Trend Q1 2026

Product	Region	Incoterm Basis	Price	Last Updated Month
Nylon	China	FOB	USD 2,619.61/MT	April 2026
Nylon	India	CIF	USD 2,670.00/MT	April 2026
Nylon	USA	CIF	USD 2,707.00/MT	April 2026
Nylon	Brazil	CIF	USD 2,741.00/MT	April 2026
Nylon	Canada	CIF	USD 2,707.00/MT	April 2026
Nylon	China	FOB	USD 2,502.74/MT	March 2026
Nylon	India	CIF	USD 2,558.00/MT	March 2026
Nylon	USA	CIF	USD 2,590.00/MT	March 2026
Nylon	Brazil	CIF	USD 2,601.00/MT	March 2026
Nylon	Canada	CIF	USD 2,598.00/MT	March 2026

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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.

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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, prices are expected to fluctuate at elevated levels amid cost support and weak downstream demand.

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Throughout 2025, the Nylon market showed a mostly downward trend worldwide as weak demand and steady oversupply shaped the entire year. In Asia, prices started falling early as feedstock costs slipped and key sectors such as textiles and automotive reduced their purchases.

A short rebound appeared when some buyers restocked and crude oil firmed, but this improvement did not last. By mid-year, oversupply and slow export activity pushed the market further down. In the second half, conditions worsened as inventories stayed high and demand from packaging, engineering plastics, and textiles remained soft, keeping prices on a clear downward path.

Europe followed a similar pattern. The year began with a mild lift as producers tried to recover margins, but buying interest remained weak. As feedstock costs eased and Asian imports increased competition, European sellers struggled to hold prices. Through the second half, slow industrial activity, limited automotive output, and economic uncertainty kept the market subdued, resulting in a gentle but steady decline.

North America also faced downward pressure. Early stability, supported by restocking, faded once more capacity returned and demand from construction and automotive stayed moderate. Ongoing economic concerns and softer raw materials added to the weak sentiment. By year-end, North America mirrored the global trend of slow demand and easing prices.

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

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AdvanSix , DuPont de Nemours, Inc, Ascend Performance Materials, Honeywell International Inc, BASF SE, INVISTA, GSFC Ltd, Shibaam Polymers, Apex Polymers

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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

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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)

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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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