Asian Caprolactam: Prices fall as oil eases before China holidays / Caprolactam prices fall $30/mt as crude eases / China's Golden Week quietens regional trading / Buyers, sellers split on benzene price impact

Oct 03, 2026

Asian caprolactam prices declined in the week ended Oct. 1, as crude oil prices eased and regional trading slowed ahead of China’s Golden Week holiday. CFR Far East Asia caprolactam $30/metric ton lower week over week at $2,010/metric ton on Oct. 1, within a tradable range of $2,010-$2,020/mt. The assessment also reflected lower crude oil prices and weak downstream demand during the week. “We did not receive any new offers from producers before mainland China’s National Day. With crude oil down and benzene up, giving mixed signals, the market is taking a waitand- see approach and appears quiet,” a Northeast Asian buyer said. “Sellers want to raise prices because benzene has risen, while buyers are looking at lower prices because oil has fallen and demand is only average. Overall, the...

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