Asian Caprolactam: Prices rise amid upstream strength / CFR Far East Asia gains $25/mt to $2,030/mt / Benzene strength compresses CPL seller margins / East China solid form CPL up 300-400 yuan/mt

Oct 17, 2026

Asian caprolactam resumed its uptrend in the week to Oct. 15, following three straight weeks of decline around China’s Golden Week holiday period, supported by firm crude oil and benzene prices. CFR Far East Asia caprolactam up $25/metric ton week over week at $2,030/mt on Oct. 15, within a tradable indication heard at $2,025-$2,035/mt. “Benzene prices are still strong, driving caprolactam up,” a Chinese producer said, while a China-based buyer said that “benzene and caprolactam prices have been constantly rising.” “As benzene prices remain firm, caprolactam sellers are facing significant cost pressures. The margin between benzene and caprolactam has been compressed, prompting sellers to raise prices,” a Taiwanese buyer said. In East China, both solid and molten caprolactam prices were significantly higher week over week Oct. 15. Solid-form caprolactam climbed...

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