1、 Price trend

According to the business club’s big list data, domestic caprolactam prices rose this week. The average ex factory price of caprolactam on August 31 was 9450 yuan / ton, while that on September 4 was 9616 yuan / ton, up 1.76%.

2、 Market analysis

Caprolactam prices rose this week, the operating rate of enterprises was 79%. As of September 4, the price of caprolactam liquid of Shandong Luxi Chemical Co., Ltd. was 9300 yuan / ton, and the factory had a production capacity of 300000 tons. The actual transaction could be discussed. Nanjing Dongfang caprolactam liquid price is 10050 yuan / ton. The 400000 tons / year plant starts normally and the caprolactam unit operates normally. Baling Hengyi caprolactam liquid price is 9900 yuan / T, 450000 tons / year, the plant is in normal operation, accepted and delivered. The price of caprolactam liquid of Baling Petrochemical Company is 9900 yuan / ton, and the 300000 tons / year unit is normally started and accepted.

This week, the price of pure benzene in Shandong continued to rise. This week, due to the completion of maintenance of some downstream units in Shandong Province, the purchase enthusiasm for pure benzene increased, and the price of styrene rose, which led to the continuous pursuit of pure benzene. This week, pure benzene port inventory increased slightly, inventory pressure restricts the price rise. Downstream PA6 chip procurement positive, increased shipment, price rise.

3、 Future forecast

Caprolactam analysts believe that raw material prices rose pure benzene, cost is good. Caprolactam supply decreased and procurement increased. Downstream customers cautious operation, continued to rise limited. It is expected that the market of caprolactam will be stable in the short term.