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Asian Caprolactam: Rises $95/mt on tight supply in China, firmer downstream / Domestic market bullish in China / Limited supply supporting prices

Aug 29, 2026

Asian caprolactam up $95/metric ton week over week at $1,845/mt CFR Far East Asia Aug. 27 amid tight supply in China and firmer downstream nylon prices. A China-based producer said the average operating rate for caprolactam plants was about 65% at the end of August, keeping supply limited. A tradable indication for FOB China caprolactam was heard at $1,780- $1,800/mt. The China domestic price of caprolactam rose about 350 yuan/mt week over week at 13,200-13,300 yuan/mt. A buyer based in Northeast Asia said the CPL market was strong and on an uptrend due to lower run rates in Taiwan and China, coupled with increases in crude oil and benzene over the past few weeks. Benzene FOB Korea was at $1,006/mt Aug. 27, up from $920/mt at the start of August....

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