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Polyamide FDY Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
Polyamide FDY prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 2.6% in Q2 2026 to USD 3,950.00/MT from USD 3,850.00/MT in Q1, tracking firm caprolactam feedstock costs that have supported this market throughout the period. Globally, the average rose from USD 3,263.80/MT in Q1 to USD 3,338.00/MT in Q2, a 2.3% gain, continuing a steady climb that has persisted since early 2025. For H2 2026, this market's balance of supply and demand leans firm, with caprolactam feedstock costs firming from benzene tightness and Middle East aromatics supply disruptions, alongside continued sportswear and activewear demand growth from major athletic brands sustaining premium fabric buying.
Polyamide FDY, or fully drawn nylon yarn, is a continuous synthetic filament yarn produced by melt-spinning polyamide polymers, primarily nylon 6 derived from caprolactam and nylon 6,6 from adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine, then drawing and stretching the fiber to its final size and shape. It is known for exceptional strength, toughness, and abrasion resistance, with the largest demand pull coming from sportswear and activewear fabrics valued for strength, elasticity, and moisture management, followed by hosiery, swimwear, lingerie, technical textiles, and industrial applications including automotive parts, bearings, gears, and electrical components. China continues to be the largest global producer and exporter of polyamide, though Germany and the United States also rank among the world's leading exporters of nylon products. Caprolactam and benzene feedstock costs, sportswear and apparel sector demand, and regional nylon plant operating rates are what drive prices in this market.
Polyamide FDY Price Forecast for 2026
The outlook for Polyamide FDY through H2 2026 leans firm, with caprolactam feedstock costs continuing to firm from benzene tightness and Middle East aromatics supply disruptions. Sportswear and activewear demand from major athletic brands continues to grow, sustaining premium fabric buying, and that structural demand growth should continue supporting this market alongside the ongoing feedstock cost pressure.
The main upside risk is a further tightening of benzene supply or an escalation of Middle East aromatics disruptions, which could push caprolactam and, by extension, polyamide FDY costs higher than currently forecast. The main downside risk is a resumption of the seasonal textile and apparel demand slowdown that has periodically weighed on this market, combined with easing caprolactam costs, which could slow the pace of gains.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2,850.00 - 3,650.00 | Firm caprolactam costs and sportswear demand keep this market firm |
| Germany | 3,700.00 - 4,150.00 | Established nylon export base sustains the highest cost |
| United States | 3,500.00 - 3,900.00 | Strong sportswear and activewear demand supports continued firmness |
| India | 2,800.00 - 3,100.00 | Growing textile manufacturing demand drives continued gains |
| China | 2,500.00 - 2,750.00 | Large-scale production capacity keeps this the most affordable market |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Polyamide FDY Prices Q2 2026:
- Germany: USD 3,950.00/MT
- United States: USD 3,680.00/MT
- India: USD 2,930.00/MT
- China: USD 2,600.00/MT
Polyamide FDY Prices in Germany
German Polyamide FDY prices averaged USD 3,950.00/MT in Q2 2026, the highest of any region tracked here, up 2.6% from USD 3,850.00/MT in Q1, tracking firm caprolactam feedstock costs and this market's established nylon export base.
Why did the price of Polyamide FDY change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Firm caprolactam feedstock costs, tied to benzene tightness and Middle East aromatics supply disruptions, continued flowing through to finished polyamide FDY pricing across Germany's established nylon export supply chains.
Polyamide FDY Prices in the United States
US prices averaged USD 3,680.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 2.2% from USD 3,600.00/MT in Q1, as strong sportswear and activewear demand continued driving gains.
Why did the price of Polyamide FDY change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Sportswear and activewear demand from major athletic brands continued growing, sustaining premium fabric buying that kept US pricing firm even as feedstock costs remained elevated.
Polyamide FDY Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 2,930.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 2.1% from USD 2,870.00/MT in Q1, as growing textile manufacturing demand continued supporting this market.
Why did the price of Polyamide FDY change in Q2 2026 in India?
Continued growth in demand from India's expanding textile manufacturing sector, tied to hosiery, swimwear, and technical textile applications, kept buyers competing for available supply.
Polyamide FDY Prices in China
Chinese prices, the lowest of the four regions, averaged USD 2,600.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 2.0% from USD 2,550.00/MT in Q1, as large-scale domestic production capacity continued keeping this market comparatively affordable.
Why did the price of Polyamide FDY change in Q2 2026 in China?
Large-scale domestic production capacity, tied to China's position as the world's largest polyamide producer and exporter, continued keeping Chinese offers the most competitive of any region tracked here.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Polyamide FDY Prices Q1 2026:
- Germany: USD 3,850.00/MT
- United States: USD 3,600.00/MT
- India: USD 2,870.00/MT
- China: USD 2,550.00/MT
Polyamide FDY Prices in Germany
German prices rose 2.7% in Q1 2026 to USD 3,850.00/MT from USD 3,750.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking firming caprolactam feedstock costs.
Why did the price of Polyamide FDY change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Global nylon filament yarn prices firmed on firm caprolactam costs, with caprolactam feedstock costs firming from benzene tightness and Middle East aromatics supply disruptions, and that pressure flowed directly through to finished polyamide FDY pricing across German export supply chains.
Polyamide FDY Prices in the United States
US prices rose 2.3% in Q1 2026 to USD 3,600.00/MT from USD 3,520.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking sustained sportswear demand growth.
Why did the price of Polyamide FDY change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Sportswear and activewear demand from major athletic brands continued to grow, sustaining premium fabric buying, while caprolactam feedstock costs firmed from benzene tightness and Middle East aromatics supply disruptions.
Polyamide FDY Prices in India
Indian prices rose 2.9% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,870.00/MT from USD 2,790.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking the broader Asian feedstock cost trend.
Why did the price of Polyamide FDY change in Q1 2026 in India?
Rising caprolactam and benzene feedstock costs, combined with steady growth in domestic textile manufacturing demand, pushed Indian polyamide FDY prices higher through the quarter.
Polyamide FDY Prices in China
Chinese prices rose 2.8% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,550.00/MT from USD 2,480.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking firming caprolactam costs even as domestic production capacity remained substantial.
Why did the price of Polyamide FDY change in Q1 2026 in China?
Nylon chain prices in China moved from weak to strong across the quarter, driven mainly by feedstock dynamics, as caprolactam costs strengthened amid tighter supply, leading to cost pass-through despite sluggish trading activity and cautious downstream buying.
Quarterly Polyamide FDY Price Trends
Global Polyamide FDY prices climbed steadily through every quarter tracked in this report, driven by firm caprolactam feedstock costs tied to benzene tightness and Middle East aromatics supply disruptions, alongside sustained sportswear and activewear demand growth from major athletic brands that continued sustaining premium fabric buying through Q2 2026.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 3,338.00 | +2.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 3,263.80 | +2.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 3,180.40 | +1.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 3,137.20 | +1.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 3,099.00 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Polyamide FDY Price in 2025?
Polyamide FDY firmed steadily across every market covered in this report through 2025, tracking gradually rising caprolactam and benzene feedstock costs alongside firm sportswear and activewear demand, with Germany posting the strongest annual gain of the four regions given its established nylon export base.
Polyamide FDY Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 3,600.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 3,750.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 4.2%, the strongest annual increase of the four regions.
Polyamide FDY Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 3,400.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 3,520.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 3.5%, tracking sustained sportswear and activewear demand growth.
Polyamide FDY Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from about USD 2,700.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 2,790.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 3.3%, tracking growing textile manufacturing demand.
Polyamide FDY Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from about USD 2,400.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 2,480.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 3.3%, tracking gradually rising caprolactam feedstock costs.
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The largest demand pull comes from sportswear and activewear fabrics valued for strength, elasticity, and moisture management, followed by hosiery, swimwear, lingerie, technical textiles, and industrial applications including automotive parts, bearings, and electrical components.
The Q2 2026 global average was USD 3,338.00/MT, ranging from USD 2,600.00/MT in China to USD 3,950.00/MT in Germany.
The global average rose from USD 3,180.40/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 3,263.80/MT in Q1 2026 and then to USD 3,338.00/MT in Q2, continuing a steady climb that has persisted since early 2025.
Caprolactam feedstock costs have firmed from benzene tightness and Middle East aromatics supply disruptions, while sportswear and activewear demand from major athletic brands continues to grow, sustaining premium fabric buying.
The global average is expected in the USD 2,850.00-3,650.00/MT range, with firm caprolactam costs and sportswear demand likely to keep this market firm.
China holds the lowest cost given large-scale production capacity, while Germany carries the highest cost among the regions tracked here given its established nylon export base.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, connect with the Expert Market Research team.
Caprolactam and benzene feedstock costs, sportswear and apparel sector demand, and regional nylon plant operating rates.
China continues to be the largest global producer and exporter of polyamide, with Germany and the United States also ranking among the world's leading nylon exporters.
Buyers can monitor caprolactam and benzene feedstock cost trends given their outsized influence on this market, time forward purchases around the quarterly breakdowns in this report, and benchmark supplier quotes against the tracked price ranges.
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