Asian Caprolactam Weekly Commentary / 12-Nov-2026-12-Nov-2026/727 am EST/1227 GMT / FOB Korea benzene falls $51.33 to $979/mt / Nylon-6 resin tumbles $200 to $1,710/mt

Nov 13, 2026

Asian caprolactam declined for the second straight week as weakness in upstream prices continued to exert downward pressure. CFR Far East Asia caprolactam down $95/metric ton week over week at $1,750/mt on Nov. 12, within tradable indications heard at $1,750- $1,790/mt and below an offer heard at $1,775/mt. The assessment also took into consideration the declines in crude oil, benzene and domestic east China caprolactam prices during the week. "The main drivers of CPL are still crude oil and benzene, which have fallen significantly over the past week. CPL has followed their price declines," a northeast Asia-based buyer said. "Based on current freight rates, the CFR Far East Asia price should also be around $1,750-$1,790/mt. We have come across a non-China-origin offer at $1,775/mt," the buyer said. "However, crude oil...

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