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

1. Focus Points

1 ） On August 15: The market is awaiting the outcome of the meeting between US and Russian leaders, and geopolitical tensions are expected to ease further. International oil prices declined. NYMEX crude oil futures September contract closed at $62.80 per barrel, down $1.16 or 1.81% from the previous day; ICE Brent crude oil futures October contract closed at $65.85 per barrel, down $0.99 or 1.48% from the previous day. China’s INE crude oil futures September 2025 contract rose by 3.0 to 488.9 yuan per barrel, but fell by 4.8 to 484.1 yuan per barrel in the night session.

2 ） The weekly settlement price of Sinopec caprolactam is 9,575 RMB/ton (six-month acceptance with no interest), with a review settlement price of 160 RMB/ton last month.

3 Sinopec's pure benzene prices at refineries in East China and South China increased by 100 yuan/ton, now set at 6,150 yuan/ton, effective from August 12.

Core logic: Cost pressure persists, but cautious purchasing mentality downstream. The PA6 market operates in an organized manner.

2. Price List Form

3.Data Form

4. Market Outlook

Slicing cost pressure remains, but downstream demand is limited and sentiment is cautious, with rigid demand mainly replenishing at lower prices, reflecting a struggle between cost and demand. ，The PA6 market is expected to remain stable in the near term.

5. Data Calendar