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PCI Nylon is a market research consultancy focused on the global nylon and polyamide industry. We offer clients a totally integrated view of the industry, from fundamental raw materials through intermediates, chemicals and polymers to all of the significant end-use applications including fibres, engineering plastics and films. Nylon is our focus. It is all we do.

Nylon Intermediates & Fibres Monthly Report April 2012 released

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NEWS FEEDSTOCKS & INTERMEDIATES

  • Crude oil prices have fallen by -4% during April-to-date, creating uncertainty in petrochemical and intermediates chains.
  • Regional benzene prices have also declined, in most cases further than underlying oil, creating additional margin pressure for the benzene producers.
  • Olefin prices advanced further in April, but many indicators suggest that they may now have peaked and relief will come in May / June.
  • Caprolactam and PA6 polymer prices are falling in Asia as markets try to digest excess volumes of raw materials.
  • Shandong Bohui / Haili has reportedly started up its new 100ktes/yr caprolactam plant in China and is currently providing potential customers with commercial scale samples for evaluation.
  • Evonik suffered an explosion in its cyclododecatriene plant in Germany which is likely to significantly constrain PA12 polymer availability.

NEWS FIBRES

  • Textile demand in Asia has improved this month, but this is not fully reflected in increased consumption of nylon filament yarn, since there are still ample stocks along the supply chain. PA6 textile and industrial yarn prices in Asia have moved down by 15 US cents per kg; PA66 yarn prices are unchanged.
  • In the USA the textile and industrial sectors are steady-to-strong, although the net trade position has deteriorated. In Europe the textile filament sector is fairly quiet, but high tenacity demand remains relatively strong in all deniers. In both regions there is little or no improvement in the BCF business.