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Asian Caprolactam: Prices fall amid upstream volatility / Market in wait-and-see mode / Upstream crude, benzene costs fluctuate

Aug 03, 2026

Asian caprolactam prices edged down in the week ended July 30, as sentiment was cautious amid volatility in upstream crude and benzene markets. caprolactam CFR Far East Asia down $10/ metric ton week over week at $1,700/mt on July 30, below a tradable indication heard from a producer at $1,710/mt and reflecting lower feedstock costs. “Feedstock prices are volatile due to the effects of the Middle East conflict,” a China-based producer said. “Due to the current price volatility, customers are holding back,” the producer added, noting that downstream demand remained weak. “The caprolactam market is in a wait-and-see mode,” a Northeast Asia-based buyer said. “Sellers are prioritizing price stability, and the market trend is likely to remain stable in the near-term.” In East China, caprolactam prices fell week over week,...

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