[PA6 Weekly Outlook] PA6 Market Expected to Consolidate in the Near Term

1. Focus points

1 ） On July 25th: Although market concerns about U.S. tariff issues have eased, some poor economic data made traders cautious, leading to a drop in international oil prices. NYMEX crude oil futures for the September contract fell by $0.87 per barrel to $65.16, a decrease of 1.32% from the previous period; ICE Brent crude oil futures for the September contract fell by $0.74 per barrel to $68.44, a decrease of 1.07% from the previous period. China's INE crude oil futures main contract 2509 rose by 4.3 to 508.6 yuan per barrel, and the night session fell by 6.7 to 501.9 yuan per barrel.

2 ） Sinopec's high-end caprolactam settlement price for July 2025 is 9,060 yuan/ton (liquid premium grade, six-month acceptance, self-pickup), down 660 yuan/ton compared to the June settlement price.

3 Sinopec's pure benzene prices in East China and South China refineries increased by 100 yuan/ton to 5950 yuan/ton, effective from July 11.

Core logic: Cost support remains, downstream replenishes as needed, PA6 market operates in a consolidating trend.

2. Price List Form

3 . Data Form

4. Market Outlook

The caprolactam market is operating steadily. Cost support still existsAdditionally, driven by downstream low-price replenishment, the market trading atmosphere is stimulated, and the PA6 market is expected to consolidate in the near term.

5. Data Calendar