India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies initiated an anti-dumping investigation into caprolactam imports from China, Russia, Thailand, and the US following a complaint by domestic producer GSFC. The investigation could result in duties that raise landed costs of foreign supplies, tightening availability and exerting upward pressure on domestic caprolactam prices.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA6 (Nylon 6) | China | EXW | USD 1,898.00/MT | August 2026 |
| PA6 (Nylon 6) | Europe | EXW | USD 4,004.00/MT | August 2026 |
| PA6 (Nylon 6) | USA | EXW | USD 2,940.00/MT | August 2026 |
| PA6 (Nylon 6) | South East Asia | EXW | USD 2,120.00/MT | August 2026 |
| PA6 (Nylon 6) | Middle East | EXW | USD 2,100.00/MT | August 2026 |
| PA6 (Nylon 6) | China | EXW | USD 1,794.00/MT | July 2026 |
| PA6 (Nylon 6) | Europe | EXW | USD 3,945.00/MT | July 2026 |
| PA6 (Nylon 6) | USA | EXW | USD 2,860.00/MT | July 2026 |
| PA6 (Nylon 6) | South East Asia | EXW | USD 1,970.00/MT | July 2026 |
| PA6 (Nylon 6) | Middle East | EXW | USD 1,950.00/MT | July 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the average price of PA6 (Nylon 6) increased from ~USD 1,794.00/MT (EXW) in July to ~USD 1,898.00/MT in August, a rise of ~5.8%. South East Asia saw a stronger gain of about 7.6%, from ~USD 1,970.00/MT (EXW) to ~USD 2,120.00/MT, and the Middle East rose about 7.7%, from ~USD 1,950.00/MT (EXW) to ~USD 2,100.00/MT. Chinese producers raised chip offers in late August as caprolactam and benzene climbed, with high-speed spinning grades rising the most. Middle East supply restrictions and lower operating rates raised replacement costs across the region. Yarn makers struggled to pass on higher costs, as finished yarn rose less than raw materials, so purchases stayed need-based.
Europe
In Europe, PA6 averaged approximately USD 3,945.00/MT (EXW) in July and edged up to about USD 4,004.00/MT in August, a modest gain of ~1.5%. Contract prices rose only at the lower end, staying well behind the sharp jump in benzene, because summer demand was weak and competitive imports kept supply ample. The industry also went through major restructuring: DOMO Chemicals filed for insolvency, with its PA6 and caprolactam business moving to LEUNA-Polyamid, and Fibrant closed its last Belgian caprolactam plant, reducing local feedstock capacity.
North America
In the USA, average PA6 prices rose from nearly USD 2,860.00/MT (EXW) in July to roughly USD 2,940.00/MT in August, up ~2.8%. BASF raised PA6 and caprolactam prices from September 1 and again from October 1, citing value-chain volatility. AdvanSix reported raw material pass-through pricing up 13% on higher benzene and propylene costs, but also noted soft industrial end-markets, which kept regional gains measured.
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According to Procurement Resource, PA6 values are expected to hold at elevated levels while feedstock pressure persists, but weak buying from spinners and moulders may slow additional price moves.
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Asia
Asian PA6 markets weakened through much of Q2 2026 as ample resin availability, high operating rates and additional capacity outweighed downstream demand. Caprolactam costs softened during May, lowering the production floor and encouraging buyers to delay purchases as they expected further reductions. Textile, fibre and modified-plastics converters largely purchased against immediate requirements rather than rebuilding inventories, leaving suppliers with limited pricing power. A short-lived recovery emerged during June as upstream costs improved, but the increase was insufficient to reverse the broader quarterly decline. Chinese producers also faced stronger competition because domestic supply remained comfortable. Overall, the region stayed buyer-driven, with weak orders and sufficient stocks keeping the market under pressure.
Europe
PA6 (Nylon 6) in Europe was assessed at EUR 1,742.00/MT (FOB) in June 2026. European conditions remained comparatively firm because energy, feedstock and manufacturing expenses maintained pressure on polymer conversion costs. According to Eurostat, euro-area intermediate-goods producer prices increased 1.8% month on month in April, reinforcing the higher-cost environment faced by regional resin producers. Automotive demand provided some support to engineering-plastics consumption, particularly for under-the-hood components, electrical systems and lightweight applications. EU new-car registrations were 4.0% higher year to date through May, supporting nylon demand despite otherwise cautious industrial purchasing. Buyers nevertheless avoided excessive inventories as manufacturing conditions remained uneven.
North America
North American PA6 conditions were supported by a sharp increase in broader resin and manufacturing costs during Q2. U.S. thermoplastic resin and plastics-material producer prices rose 15.3% month on month in May, increasing replacement-cost pressure for PA6 users. Automotive, electrical, industrial and packaging applications maintained baseline consumption, but purchasing remained disciplined because downstream manufacturing growth was inconsistent. Suppliers therefore faced a firmer cost base without a corresponding surge in end-user demand, resulting in generally supported rather than aggressively rising market conditions.
PA6 (Nylon 6) is a polymer that was developed to reproduce the properties of nylon 6,6 without violating its production patent. PA6 (Nylon 6), a semicrystalline polyamide, is not a condensation polymer unlike most other nylons. It is widely used in plastic and textile industry. It is produced using ring-opening polymerization. Owing to its unique properties like high tensile strength, excellent resistance to abrasion and high elasticity and lustre, demand for Nylon 6 has been growing in packaging and engineering plastics sector.
(C6H11NO)n
Carpets, Tire cords, Apparel, Hosiery and upholstery, Seat belts, Parachutes, Ropes and industrial cords, Extrusion, injection and blow moulding, Engineering materials, Moulded parts
Polyamide 6 (PA6), Poly(azepan-2-one); poly(hexano-6-lactam), Poly[azanediyl(1-oxohexane-1,6-diyl)], Polycaprolactam
BASF SE, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Ter Hell Plastic GmbH, Formosa Group , Radici Partecipazioni SpA , Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co SJSC or Petro Rabigh, Lanxess AG, Evonik Industries AG
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In order to produce PA6 (Nylon 6), the ring opening polymerisation process is utilised. In this process, caprolactam is used as a monomer, which undergoes hydrolytic mechanism to finally give PA6 (Nylon 6).
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