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Caprolactam Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Caprolactam prices in China rose 6.2% in Q2 2026 to USD 2,210.00/MT from USD 2,080.00/MT in Q1, as constrained supply and elevated import costs for cyclohexanone and adipic acid feedstocks kept this market firm. German prices moved in the opposite direction, falling 2.4% to USD 1,855.00/MT from USD 1,900.00/MT, as soft automotive and textile demand across Germany, France, and Italy continued weighing on the European market. Globally, the average rose from USD 2,030.00/MT in Q1 to USD 2,098.00/MT in Q2, a 3.3% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 2,050.00-2,250.00/MT is expected, with the divergence between a firm Northeast Asia and a soft Europe likely to persist.
Caprolactam is a key monomer used almost exclusively in the production of nylon 6, a versatile synthetic fiber and engineering resin known for its strength-to-weight ratio, used in textile filament, carpet fiber, engineering plastics, and industrial applications. It is produced from cyclohexanone, itself derived from cyclohexane or phenol, through an oximation and Beckmann rearrangement process. Benzene and cyclohexane feedstock costs, automotive and textile sector production rates, which vary considerably by region, and international shipping and currency conditions affecting feedstock import costs are what drive prices in this market.
Caprolactam Price Forecast for 2026
The outlook for Caprolactam through H2 2026 stays regionally divergent. Northeast Asia should remain firm on constrained supply and elevated feedstock import costs, while Europe's soft automotive and textile demand looks likely to keep German and broader regional prices under continued pressure. The United States should stay comparatively stable, supported by steady automotive demand and controlled production rates.
The main upside risk is a further tightening of Chinese feedstock import costs or supply constraints, which could push Northeast Asian prices even higher. The main downside risk is a deeper contraction in European automotive and textile manufacturing, which would extend the region's current price decline.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2,050.00 - 2,250.00 | Firm Northeast Asia offsets continued European softness |
| China | 2,150.00 - 2,350.00 | Constrained supply and feedstock costs drive continued gains |
| Germany | 1,780.00 - 1,920.00 | Soft automotive and textile demand extends the decline |
| United States | 2,050.00 - 2,150.00 | Steady automotive demand supports relative stability |
| India | 2,080.00 - 2,220.00 | Growing nylon 6 fiber demand supports continued firming |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Caprolactam Prices Q2 2026:
- China: USD 2,210.00/MT
- Germany: USD 1,855.00/MT
- United States: USD 2,075.00/MT
- India: USD 2,140.00/MT
Caprolactam Prices in China
Chinese Caprolactam prices averaged USD 2,210.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 6.2% from USD 2,080.00/MT in Q1, as constrained supply and elevated import costs for key feedstocks kept this market on a firm upward path.
Why did the price of Caprolactam change in Q2 2026 in China?
International shipping rates and port handling charges added to cost pressures, particularly for imported cyclohexanone and adipic acid feedstocks, while currency fluctuations, especially the relative strength of the Japanese yen against the US dollar, further influenced import costs. The combination of constrained supply and consistent industrial demand sustained the upward movement.
Caprolactam Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 1,855.00/MT in Q2 2026, down 2.4% from USD 1,900.00/MT in Q1, as softer demand from automotive and textile manufacturing sectors across Germany, France, and Italy continued pressuring the market.
Why did the price of Caprolactam change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Softer demand from automotive and textile manufacturing sectors reflected slower economic activity across major European economies, giving buyers room to negotiate lower offers even as feedstock costs stayed comparatively stable.
Caprolactam Prices in the United States
US prices averaged USD 2,075.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 1.7% from USD 2,040.00/MT in Q1, as steady automotive sector demand supported comparative stability.
Why did the price of Caprolactam change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Better inventory management and controlled production rates helped maintain price levels, with the automotive sector providing steady demand even as textile industry consumption remained below expectations.
Caprolactam Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 2,140.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 4.4% from USD 2,050.00/MT in Q1, as growing nylon 6 fiber and textile demand kept this market firm.
Why did the price of Caprolactam change in Q2 2026 in India?
Expanding nylon 6 fiber and textile manufacturing capacity kept demand on a consistent upward path, supporting continued price gains through the quarter.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Caprolactam Prices Q1 2026:
- China: USD 2,080.00/MT
- Germany: USD 1,900.00/MT
- United States: USD 2,040.00/MT
- India: USD 2,050.00/MT
Caprolactam Prices in China
Chinese prices rose 6.7% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,080.00/MT from USD 1,950.00/MT in Q4 2025, as constrained supply and rising feedstock import costs began building through the quarter.
Why did the price of Caprolactam change in Q1 2026 in China?
Elevated raw material costs, including international shipping rates and port handling charges for imported feedstocks, combined with currency fluctuations and consistent industrial demand to sustain the observed upward movement in Chinese Caprolactam prices.
Caprolactam Prices in Germany
German prices fell 3.1% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,900.00/MT from USD 1,960.00/MT in Q4 2025, continuing the decline tied to weak regional automotive and textile demand.
Why did the price of Caprolactam change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
The downward movement was largely due to softer demand from automotive and textile manufacturing sectors across Germany, France, and Italy, reflecting slower broader economic activity across the region.
Caprolactam Prices in the United States
US prices rose 1.5% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,040.00/MT from USD 2,010.00/MT in Q4 2025, a modest gain reflecting comparatively stable market conditions.
Why did the price of Caprolactam change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Feedstock benzene price fluctuations impacted production costs, but producers managed to pass through some of these increases while the automotive sector provided steady underlying demand.
Caprolactam Prices in India
Indian prices rose 4.1% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,050.00/MT from USD 1,970.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking growing domestic nylon 6 fiber demand.
Why did the price of Caprolactam change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing domestic textile and nylon 6 fiber manufacturing capacity kept demand on a firm upward trajectory, supporting continued price gains in line with the broader Asian market.
Quarterly Caprolactam Price Trends
Global Caprolactam prices dipped modestly in Q2 2025 before climbing steadily through the following four quarters, though the aggregate trend masks a sharp regional divergence that intensified through the first half of 2026, with China and India firming while Germany and the broader European market continued declining.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 2,098.00 | +3.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 2,030.00 | +3.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1,968.00 | +1.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 1,934.00 | +1.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1,908.00 | - | — Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | — In Progress |
What was Caprolactam Price in 2025?
Caprolactam told a genuinely divided story across 2025. China and India posted firm gains as feedstock import costs rose and domestic nylon 6 fiber demand grew, while Germany saw prices decline steadily as soft automotive and textile demand weighed on the broader European market throughout the year.
Caprolactam Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from about USD 1,850.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,950.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 5.4%, as constrained supply and rising feedstock import costs built steadily through the year.
Caprolactam Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices declined from about USD 2,100.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,960.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 6.7%, the only region among the four to post a negative annual figure, as weak automotive and textile demand persisted throughout the year.
Caprolactam Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed only modestly from about USD 1,980.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 2,010.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 1.5%, reflecting comparatively stable market conditions all year.
Caprolactam Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from about USD 1,900.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,970.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 3.7%, supported by growing domestic nylon 6 fiber and textile manufacturing demand.
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Expert Market Research tracks Caprolactam prices continuously across every major producing and consuming region, combining benzene and cyclohexane feedstock cost data, automotive and textile sector demand signals, and shipping and currency conditions into a single, regularly updated view of the market. Our team can help your procurement function benchmark current offers, plan purchases around the sharp regional divergence covered in this report, and build a defensible view of where this essential nylon 6 monomer is headed next. Reach out to our team for a tailored briefing or a deeper look at any of the regional markets covered here.
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It is used almost exclusively in the production of nylon 6, a versatile synthetic fiber and engineering resin used in textile filament, carpet fiber, engineering plastics, and industrial applications.
The Q2 2026 global average was USD 2,098.00/MT, ranging from USD 1,855.00/MT in Germany to USD 2,210.00/MT in China.
The global average rose from USD 1,968.00/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 2,030.00/MT in Q1 2026 and then to USD 2,098.00/MT in Q2, though this masks a sharp divergence between a firm Northeast Asia and a declining Europe.
Softer automotive and textile manufacturing demand across Germany, France, and Italy has pressured European prices, while constrained supply and elevated import costs for cyclohexonone and adipic acid feedstocks, along with currency effects, have kept Chinese prices firm.
The global average is expected in the USD 2,050.00-2,250.00/MT range, with a firm Northeast Asia likely to offset continued European softness.
Germany holds the lowest cost among the regions tracked here given persistent demand weakness, while China carries the highest cost given constrained supply and elevated feedstock import costs.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, connect with the Expert Market Research team.
Benzene and cyclohexane feedstock costs, automotive and textile sector production rates, which vary considerably by region, and international shipping and currency conditions.
China is the largest single producer and consumer, with Germany, the United States, and India also maintaining substantial nylon 6 fiber and resin manufacturing capacity.
Buyers can monitor the regional divergence between Asian and European market conditions given its outsized influence on sourcing decisions, time forward purchases around the quarterly breakdowns in this report, and benchmark supplier quotes against the tracked price ranges.
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