Asian Caprolactam: Prices edge lower amid weak demand, cost support / Prices dip on weak downstream demand / High benzene costs limit further downside / India initiates antidumping probe on imports

Oct 12, 2026

Asian caprolactam prices fell marginally in the week ended Oct. 8, while weak downstream demand met with elevated upstream feedstock costs. CFR Far East Asia caprolactam $5/metric ton lower week over week at $2,005/metric ton on Oct. 8, within tradable indications heard at $1,960-2,010/mt. “Supply remains stable and not tight. Demand is weak and buying ideas weaker, while buyers are in a wait-and-see mode,” a Northeast Asian buyer said. “However, downside is limited by cost support.” Market participants noted that benzene and crude prices remain elevated, providing cost support and prompting sellers to maintain their prices. In the East China market, caprolactam prices were stable from Sept. 30. Solid- form caprolactam prices were unchanged at 14,100-14,200 yuan/mt, while molten-form caprolactam prices also held steady at 13,800 yuan/mt on Oct 8....

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