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Nylon Filament Yarn Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Nylon filament yarn prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 1.9% across 2025, climbing from USD 3.65/KG in Q1 to USD 3.72/KG by Q4 as steady apparel and technical textile demand and firmer caprolactam feedstock costs supported the market. Globally, the average rose from USD 3.035/KG to USD 3.090/KG, a 1.8% gain. For the remainder of 2026, a global average of USD 3.16-3.44/KG is expected, with continued firming on caprolactam cost pressure and growing sportswear and technical fabric demand.
Nylon filament yarn is a continuous synthetic yarn produced by melt-spinning polyamide polymers, primarily nylon 6 derived from caprolactam and nylon 6,6 from adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine. The largest pull comes from sportswear and activewear fabrics valued for strength, elasticity, and moisture management, followed by hosiery, swimwear, lingerie, technical textiles, and industrial applications. Caprolactam and benzene feedstock costs, sportswear and apparel sector demand, and regional nylon plant operating rates all feed into the price.
Nylon Filament Yarn Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for nylon filament yarn through the rest of 2026 leans firm. Caprolactam feedstock costs have firmed from benzene tightness and Middle East aromatics supply disruptions. Sportswear and activewear demand from major athletic brands continues to grow, sustaining premium fabric buying.
The main upside risk is a sharp benzene and caprolactam cost increase from persistent Middle East supply disruptions. The main downside risk is continued Chinese nylon overcapacity and a slowdown in global sportswear spending that limits price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 3.16 - 3.44 | Caprolactam firming and sportswear demand support the tone |
| United States | 3.26 - 3.54 | Steady sportswear and technical fabric demand holds it firm |
| China | 2.45 - 2.73 | Large nylon capacity keeps it the most affordable source |
| Germany | 3.78 - 4.06 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 3.04 - 3.32 | Growing sportswear and hosiery demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 3.35/KG
- China: USD 2.52/KG
- Germany: USD 3.88/KG
- India: USD 3.14/KG
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices in the United States
US nylon filament yarn prices averaged USD 3.35/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.0% from USD 3.22/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer caprolactam and benzene feedstock costs elevated production expenses. Spring sportswear and activewear season procurement from fabric weavers and knitters supported consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer caprolactam feedstock costs from benzene tightness elevated nylon filament production expenses. Spring sportswear and activewear season procurement maintained consistent buying from fabric weavers and knitters. Higher Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported yarn and feedstock.
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices in China
Chinese nylon filament yarn prices averaged USD 2.52/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.0% from USD 2.40/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year sportswear and hosiery export restocking lifted buying from spinning mills and fabric makers. Firmer caprolactam costs raised the production floor despite large domestic nylon capacity.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday sportswear and hosiery export restocking lifted procurement from spinning mills and weavers. Firmer caprolactam feedstock costs raised the domestic production cost floor. Large nylon filament capacity kept China the most competitive source despite the quarterly recovery.
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices in Germany
German nylon filament yarn prices averaged USD 3.88/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.3% from USD 3.72/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher caprolactam and energy costs elevated European nylon production expenses. Steady sportswear and technical fabric demand from athletic and outdoor brands supported consistent buying.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher caprolactam and energy costs elevated European nylon filament yarn production expenses substantially. Steady sportswear and technical fabric demand from athletic and outdoor apparel brands maintained consistent procurement. Limited European nylon capacity reinforced the regional price premium over Asian sources.
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices in India
Indian nylon filament yarn prices averaged USD 3.14/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.0% from USD 3.02/KG in Q4 2025. Growing sportswear export demand and firmer import-linked caprolactam costs supported buying. Strait of Hormuz disruptions added freight premiums to caprolactam feedstock import costs through the quarter.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing sportswear and activewear export demand lifted weaving and knitting sector procurement. Firmer import-linked caprolactam costs raised the production floor for domestic nylon producers. Strait of Hormuz disruptions elevated freight costs for caprolactam feedstock imports.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 3.22/KG
- China: USD 2.40/KG
- Germany: USD 3.72/KG
- India: USD 3.02/KG
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices in the United States
US nylon filament yarn prices averaged USD 3.22/KG in Q4 2025, firming strongly on the quarter. Autumn-winter sportswear and hosiery season procurement lifted buying from fabric mills and knitters. Firmer caprolactam costs held the production floor elevated near USD 3.22/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Autumn-winter sportswear and hosiery season procurement lifted buying from fabric mills. Firmer caprolactam feedstock costs elevated the production cost floor. Consistent downstream buying prevented inventory build, holding the market firm near USD 3.22/KG.
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices in China
Chinese nylon filament yarn prices averaged USD 2.40/KG in Q4 2025, firming on the quarter. Autumn-winter sportswear export orders and firmer caprolactam costs lifted buying from mills and weavers. Large domestic nylon capacity maintained supply balance near USD 2.40/KG.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn change in Q4 2025 in China?
Autumn-winter sportswear export orders lifted procurement from spinning mills and weavers. Firmer caprolactam feedstock costs raised the domestic production floor. Large nylon capacity kept supply balanced near USD 2.40/KG into year-end.
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices in Germany
German nylon filament yarn prices averaged USD 3.72/KG in Q4 2025, firming on the quarter. Seasonal sportswear and technical textile demand supported buying. Firm caprolactam and energy costs maintained the elevated production floor near USD 3.72/KG.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Seasonal sportswear and technical textile demand lifted procurement from European fabric converters. Firm caprolactam and energy costs maintained the elevated production floor. Limited European nylon capacity held the market firm near USD 3.72/KG into year-end.
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices in India
Indian nylon filament yarn prices averaged USD 3.02/KG in Q4 2025, firming on the quarter. Growing sportswear export demand and wedding season hosiery buying supported procurement. Firmer caprolactam import costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Nylon Filament Yarn change in Q4 2025 in India?
Growing sportswear export orders and wedding season hosiery demand lifted procurement from spinning mills. Firmer caprolactam import costs raised the production cost floor for domestic nylon producers. The market firmed to USD 3.02/KG through the quarter.
Quarterly Nylon Filament Yarn Price Trends
Global nylon filament yarn prices dipped briefly in Q2 2025 before firming steadily through Q3, Q4, and into Q1 2026. The average fell from USD 3.035/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 3.020/KG in Q2, then recovered to USD 3.042/KG in Q3, USD 3.090/KG in Q4, and USD 3.223/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 6.2% over the window. Caprolactam feedstock firming and growing sportswear demand drove the consistent H2 and Q1 2026 recovery.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 3.223 | +4.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 3.090 | +1.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 3.042 | +0.7% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 3.020 | -0.5% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2025 | 3.035 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Nylon Filament Yarn Price in 2025?
Nylon filament yarn prices firmed through most of 2025 after a brief Q2 softening. The global average opened at USD 3.035/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 3.090/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 1.8%. Growing sportswear and activewear demand, firming caprolactam feedstock costs, and consistent procurement from technical textile buyers all contributed to the recovery after the Q2 seasonal dip.
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 3.12/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 3.22/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.2%. Consistent sportswear and technical textile demand and firmer caprolactam costs maintained an upward bias through the year. The H2 seasonal recovery was the strongest.
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices eased from roughly USD 2.45/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.40/KG by Q4, a decline of 2.0%. Competitive domestic nylon capacity and Q2 weak export demand weighed on the market. China held the lowest price level throughout the year.
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 3.65/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 3.72/KG by Q4, a gain of 1.9%. Steady sportswear and technical textile demand and firm caprolactam and energy costs supported the market. Germany maintained the highest price level throughout.
Nylon Filament Yarn Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 2.92/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 3.02/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.4%, the strongest in the dataset. Growing sportswear export demand and firmer caprolactam import costs drove the consistent climb through the year.
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Sportswear and activewear fabrics take the largest share, valued for strength, elasticity, and moisture management. Hosiery, swimwear, lingerie, technical textiles, and industrial applications such as airbags and parachute fabric also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 3.35/KG in the United States, USD 2.52/KG in China, USD 3.88/KG in Germany, and USD 3.14/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 3.035/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 3.090/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of around 1.8%. A brief Q2 softening was followed by a consistent H2 firming on caprolactam cost increases and growing sportswear demand.
Firming caprolactam feedstock costs from benzene tightness raised the production floor. Growing sportswear and activewear demand from major athletic brands provided consistent incremental buying support, particularly through the autumn-winter season procurement cycle.
The global average is expected in the USD 3.16 to 3.44/KG range for the rest of 2026, with continued firming as caprolactam costs stay elevated and sportswear demand grows with the spring and summer activewear production cycle.
Germany sits highest on feedstock and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on strong sportswear demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic nylon production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to caprolactam and benzene feedstock costs, sportswear and technical textile demand, and regional nylon plant operating rates. Crude oil changes and seasonal sportswear and activewear production cycles are key near-term price signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest nylon filament capacity, followed by Taiwan, South Korea, and India. Because output is tied to caprolactam, any benzene or refinery change ripples across nylon markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time contracts around sportswear season cycles, build cover when caprolactam signals tightening, and monitor benzene price trends as the key feedstock signal for nylon price direction.
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