[PA66 Daily Review] Downstream Purchasing Sentiment Poor, Market Operates Weakly

1 Today's Summary

①、 10/16: U.S. commercial crude oil inventories have increased for three consecutive weeks, coupled with the potential resumption of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, leading to a drop in international oil prices. NYMEX crude oil futures for the November contract fell by $0.81 per barrel to $57.46, a decrease of 1.39% from the previous period; ICE Brent crude futures for the December contract fell by $0.85 per barrel to $61.06, a decrease of 1.37% from the previous period. China's INE crude oil futures for the December 2025 contract rose by 0.7 to 445.6 yuan per barrel, with the night session falling by 8.5 to 437.1 yuan per barrel.

As of today, the domestic PA66 capacity utilization rate is 67%, with a daily output of approximately 2,650 tons. Some enterprises have increased their capacity utilization rates, while downstream demand remains moderate. New capacities are being gradually released, and the supply of goods in the domestic PA66 industry is ample.

2 Spot Overview

Based on the Yuyao market in the East China region, today's market price for EPR27 is referenced at 14,700-14,800 yuan/ton, which is a decrease of 100 yuan/ton compared to yesterday's price, representing a drop of approximately 0.67%. 。 Downstream demand is weak, market spot supply is sufficient, high-price transactions are hindered, and the market is weak.Run 。

Figure 1: Domestic PA66 Price Trend Chart for 2025 (Yuan/Ton)	Figure 2 Price Trend of Domestic PA66 in East China for 2025 (CNY/ton)
Data Source: Longzhong Information	Data Source: Longzhong Information

3 Production Dynamics

Today, the capacity utilization rate of domestic polymer 66 enterprises is approximately 67%, and the industry has ample supply of goods. In terms of profit, raw material prices have not fluctuated significantly, cost pressures remain unabated, the market continues to operate in a weak consolidation, and losses persist.

Figure 5 Trend of Domestic PA66 Capacity Utilization Rate from 2024 to 2025	Figure 6: Comparison of Domestic PA66 Profit and Price in 2025 (Yuan/Ton)
Data source: Longzhong Information	Data Source: Longzhong Information

4 Price Prediction

Raw material prices are fluctuating, cost pressure remains high, market spot supply is ample, but demand is generally weak, and the industry sentiment is cautious. It is expected that the domestic PA66 market will weakly consolidate in the short term.

5 Related Product Information

Adipic Acid Market: The reference price for adipic acid in the East China market is 6700-6850 yuan/ton delivered upon acceptance, remaining stable compared to yesterday's price.Adipic Acid MarketQuietly observing. Holders are operating cautiously, with no clear news driving the supply side. The range of offers from industry players remains stable for now, and downstream buyers are entering the market as needed, but there is resistance to high prices. Actual buying is limited, and the focus of negotiations is fluctuating within a narrow range.

6 Data Calendar

Table 2: Overview of Domestic PA66 Data (Unit: 10,000 tons)