For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Prices in North America
- In United States, the Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, reflecting surging feedstock costs.
- Consumer inflation hit 3.3% year-over-year in March 2026, and producer prices rose 4.0%, elevating Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) production costs.
- Industrial production grew 0.7% year-over-year in March 2026, and retail sales increased 4.0%, reflecting mixed Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) demand.
- Unemployment hit 4.3% in March 2026, and consumer confidence reached 91.8, shaping the Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Demand Outlook.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, supporting industrial activity despite weakened automotive demand for nylon components.
- Textile industry consumption of caprolactam weakened in Q1 2026, negatively impacting the overall Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) market.
- Benzene and caprolactam production costs surged in March 2026, directly pushing the Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Production Cost Trend upward.
- Global benzene supply tightened in March 2026, establishing a firm Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Forecast during the period.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) change in March 2026 in North America?
- Brent crude oil prices surged in March 2026, significantly increasing upstream energy costs for nylon production.
- Caprolactam production costs surged in March 2026, directly elevating the baseline expenses for manufacturing nylon yarn.
- Asian caprolactam import volumes fluctuated in Q1 2026, creating supply chain uncertainties that supported higher prices.
Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Prices in APAC
- In China, the Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging upstream costs.
- The Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as the PPI rose 0.5%.
- The Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Demand Outlook strengthened during March 2026, supported by 5.7% industrial production growth.
- Retail sales grew 1.7% and CPI rose 1.0% in March 2026, boosting domestic apparel consumption.
- The 5.4% unemployment rate in March 2026 and 91.6 consumer confidence index in February 2026 stabilized demand.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, reflecting a solid recovery in industrial activity and chemical inputs.
- Domestic Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) inventories tightened in Q1 2026 because operating rates dropped significantly across plants.
- The Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Forecast trended upward in Q1 2026 as export volumes expanded robustly.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Upstream benzene feedstock costs and crude oil prices spiked significantly during Q1 2026 in China.
- Domestic supply tightened as operating rates dropped and textile export demand strengthened in Q1 2026.
- Textile manufacturing value-added output rebounded in Jan-Feb 2026, driving higher consumption of raw material inputs.
Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, tracking surging upstream production costs.
- The Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026, as CPI rose 2.7% despite PPI falling -0.2%.
- The Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Demand Outlook strengthened in February 2026, alongside 0.7% retail sales growth and 0.0% industrial production.
- Consumer confidence hit -24.7 in March 2026, while the unemployment rate remained at 6.3%, impacting baseline consumer spending.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, aligning with recovered automotive and surged textile factory orders in February 2026.
- Caprolactam feedstock and broader energy costs climbed rapidly in March 2026, directly pressuring the Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Index.
- Buyers initiated restocking strategies in March 2026, securing extra volumes as freight costs climbed rapidly during the quarter.
- The Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Forecast reflected upward momentum in March 2026, as geopolitical conflicts disrupted upstream logistics.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Upstream energy and caprolactam feedstock costs climbed rapidly in March 2026 following severe geopolitical escalations.
- Nylon supply availability faced tightening pressure in March 2026 as conflicts disrupted traditional shipping routes.
- Downstream consumers secured extra volumes in March 2026, shifting away from earlier cautious purchasing strategies.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Prices in North America
- In United States, the Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by increasing production costs.
- NFY production costs increased in Q4 2025, influenced by rising natural gas spot prices.
- The U.S. Producer Price Index rose 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025, indicating higher input costs.
- Overall industrial production rose 2.0% in December 2025, providing mixed demand signals for NFY.
- Retail sales increased 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, supporting consumer-driven NFY applications.
- North American light vehicle production tracked lower in Q4 2025, reducing demand for automotive Nylon Filament Yarn.
- The Nylon Filament Yarn Price Index experienced upward pressure in Q4 2025, influenced by a 2.7% CPI increase.
- A 4.4% unemployment rate in December 2025 supported consumer spending, though confidence showed caution.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) change in December 2025 in North America?
- Rising production costs, with PPI increasing 3.0% in November 2025, pressured Nylon Filament Yarn prices.
- Natural gas spot prices rose in Q4 2025, increasing energy inputs for Nylon Filament Yarn production.
- Mixed demand signals, including lower automotive production in Q4 2025, influenced Nylon Filament Yarn pricing.
Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter, influenced by declining industrial input costs in December 2025.
- NFY production costs declined in Q4 2025, driven by cheaper natural gas in October and a 2.5% PPI fall in December.
- NFY demand outlook weakened in December 2025 as the Manufacturing Index contracted and new export orders fell.
- The Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Index faced downward pressure in Q4 2025 due to reduced industrial demand and lower feedstock costs.
- Consumer confidence at -17.5 in December 2025 and 6.2% unemployment dampened overall consumer spending.
- Global oil inventories rose to four-year highs in October 2025, with crude oil prices near lows in November.
- Industrial production increased 0.8% year-over-year in October 2025, offering modest underlying demand support.
- German automotive production strengthened in December 2025, despite a declining Manufacturing Business Climate Index.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Falling industrial input costs, with PPI declining 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, reduced NFY production expenses.
- Weakening manufacturing activity, as the Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025, lowered overall demand.
- Reduced consumer confidence at -17.5 in December 2025 dampened end-product demand for NFY-containing goods.
Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Prices in APAC
- In China, the Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Index declined in Q4 2025, driven by weak consumer demand.
- NFY production costs decreased in Q4 2025 as benzene feedstock prices weakened, impacting caprolactam producers.
- Industrial production grew 5.2% year-over-year in December 2025, supporting NFY industrial demand.
- Retail sales grew only 0.9% year-over-year in December 2025, reflecting subdued consumer spending.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating growth in the broader manufacturing sector.
- China's CPI rose 0.8% and PPI declined 1.9% year-over-year in December 2025, reflecting subdued prices.
- Automotive sector demand remained strong in Q4 2025, reaching new highs, supporting NFY applications.
- A benzene supply overhang mounted in Q4 2025, contributing to lower feedstock costs for NFY production.
- The unemployment rate was 5.1% in December 2025, contributing to cautious consumer spending and impacting NFY demand.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Weakened benzene feedstock costs in Q4 2025 reduced caprolactam expenses, influencing NFY prices.
- Subdued consumer demand (0.8% CPI, 0.9% retail sales in December 2025) pressured NFY prices.
- Benzene supply overhang in Q4 2025 contributed to lower input costs for NFY manufacturing.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by strengthening feedstock costs.
- NFY production costs increased in Q3 2025, as the Producer Price Index rose 2.6% year-over-year in August 2025.
- Overall NFY demand remained weak in Q3 2025 across automotive, industrial, and textile sectors in the US.
- US retail sales increased 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supporting consumer-facing NFY applications.
- Benzene feedstock costs strengthened in Q3 2025, influenced by rising crude oil values, impacting NFY production.
- Cyclohexane feedstock costs surged in North America during Q3 2025, tightening supply due to plant turnarounds.
- Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, alongside 3.0% CPI growth, impacting purchasing power.
- Industrial production grew minimally by 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, reflecting subdued manufacturing activity.
- Caprolactam prices weakened in the US in August 2025 due to softer feedstock costs and oversupply.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) change in September 2025 in North America?
- Benzene and cyclohexane feedstock costs surged in Q3 2025, increasing NFY production expenses.
- The Producer Price Index rose 2.6% in August 2025, reflecting higher input costs for manufacturers.
- Overall NFY demand remained weak in Q3 2025, despite increased US automotive production.
Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Prices in APAC
- In China, the Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Index declined quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by cautious consumer sentiment.
- NFY production costs faced upward pressure in September 2025 due to high benzene and naphtha feedstock prices.
- Automotive demand for NFY strengthened significantly during Q3 2025, driven by robust vehicle sales and exports.
- However, China's textile industry demand for NFY remained subdued in Q3 2025, with production growth decelerating.
- The Manufacturing Index indicated contraction in September 2025, signaling a slowdown in overall industrial activity.
- Industrial production increased by 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting some NFY demand from manufacturing.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined by 0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting deflationary pressures.
- Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, indicating weak industrial pricing power.
- NFY price forecast suggests continued pressure from broader chemical overcapacity and cautious consumer confidence in Q3 2025.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Consumer confidence (89.6 index) and CPI decline by 0.3% in September 2025 dampened NFY consumer demand.
- High benzene and naphtha feedstock costs in September 2025 increased NFY production expenses.
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025, with textile deceleration, reduced overall NFY demand.
Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by declining caprolactam costs.
- NFY production costs experienced downward pressure in Q3 2025, as producer prices declined 1.7% in September 2025.
- NFY demand outlook remained subdued in Q3 2025, with industrial production contracting 1.0% in September 2025.
- Automotive production rebounded in September 2025, but European textile industry faced persistent strain through mid-2025.
- Naphtha feedstock costs rose in September 2025, while benzene prices declined sharply in Q3 2025.
- High benzene inventory and global caprolactam oversupply in August 2025 contributed to market softness in Q3 2025.
- Consumer confidence remained significantly negative at -23.6 in September 2025, despite a 3.9% unemployment rate.
- Inflationary pressures persisted with CPI rising 2.4% year-over-year in September 2025, eroding consumer purchasing.
- Manufacturing Index indicated contracting activity in September 2025, reflecting a slowdown in overall industrial output.
- Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Caprolactam prices declined in Q3 2025 due to softer demand from manufacturing sectors.
- Producer prices declined 1.7% in September 2025, indicating falling input costs.
- Industrial production contracted 1.0% in September 2025, reducing demand for NFY inputs.
