1、 Price trend

According to the data of Business News Agency, the average market price of domestic liquid caprolactam was 12233 yuan/ton on February 17 and 12200 yuan/ton on February 23. Domestic caprolactam prices fell 0.27% this week.

2、 Market analysis

The market price of caprolactam fluctuated slightly this week. The price of raw material pure benzene was increased, and the cost support was acceptable. The spot supply in the market is reduced, and downstream purchases are mainly based on demand, and deals are made at low prices. The market of caprolactam is mainly shaken, sorted and operated.

The price of raw material pure benzene rose this week. This week, the price of Sinopec pure benzene remained stable at 7000 yuan/ton. The domestic price of pure benzene is 6900-7450 yuan/ton.

The price of downstream domestic PA6 market fell this week. The load of domestic polymerization plants has increased steadily, and the supply has maintained an adequate level. On the demand side, it tends to be rigid. As of February 23, the reference price of PA6 was 14133.33 yuan/ton

3、 Aftermarket forecast

The caprolactam analyst of the Business Agency believes that the caprolactam market has been in consolidation and operation recently, and the terminal operating load has been increased, and the purchase is just needed. At present, there is no major fluctuation in the market. It is expected that caprolactam prices will be stable in the short term.