1、 Price trend:

According to the bulk list data of business society, the domestic market of PA6 fluctuated in December, and the spot prices of various brands rose and fell. As of December 30, the mainstream offer price of China viscosity 2.75-2.85 by the sample enterprises was about 15633.33 yuan / ton, with an increase or decrease of – 1.05% compared with the average price at the beginning of the month.

2、 Analysis of influencing factors:

Industrial chain: the raw material caprolactam stabilized after falling this month, the upstream pure benzene fluctuated, and the cost side of caprolactam supported the fluctuation. The downstream demand is reduced, and the market is dominated by weak and stable operation. It is expected that the caprolactam price may continue to run sideways.

Upstream caprolactam stabilized after falling in December, and the weakness of PA6 cost side eased. The overall operating rate of domestic PA6 polymerization plant was stable at about 70% this month. The maintenance of some enterprises in the early stage was good for the spot price. Due to the reduction of supply and the rise of downstream goods preparation operation, the polymerization plant harvested some orders. However, some downstream enterprises had holidays in advance, and the demand for goods preparation in some areas collapsed. The inventory position of PA6 of other downstream users is low, the on-site trading is OK, and the market picks up at the end of the month.

3、 Future forecast:

Business analysts believe that: the spot price of PA6 recovered, the horizontal consolidation after the decline of caprolactam, and the cost support of PA6 is still general. The terminal demand changes one after another, and the order situation of PA6 enterprises is OK. It is expected that the replenishment demand of PA6 before New Year’s day will be released in the short term, and the price may rise slightly.