The China Hexamethylene Diamine market is set to face a continued bearish trend in the coming November and December 2025, after declining significantly by 6% in September. The market is under relentless pressure from ample domestic supply, muted textile demand and stable feedstock costs.
The price of Hexamethylene Diamine has decreased by 6% in September, as production activities were stable, with most plants running continuously without any stoppages. Strong domestic feedstock adiponitrile availability, coupled with competitive pressure from Southeast Asian and European suppliers, resulted in margin compression and elevated inventories. The ample stocks continued to hold down export competitiveness and also restrained upward price movement for Hexamethylene Diamine.
The demand situation for Hexamethylene Diamine was relatively mixed among major end users. The automobile sector remained surprisingly strong in September, with production and sales volumes running ahead of 2024 levels. This was particularly driven by strong new vehicle demand supported and increasing electric vehicle adoption. However, this automotive strength was not enough to provide Hexamethylene Diamine market price support.
The textile and apparel segment was a relatively weak segment for Hexamethylene Diamine usage, with downstream restocking remaining muted. Consumer spending remained cautious, and inventory pressure persisted across producers. This reduced textile procurement translated into reduced near-term orders for nylon-6,6 fibre and resin applications, consequently diminishing Hexamethylene Diamine offtake and contributing to the downward price trajectory observed in September.
Looking at October, market analysts at ChemAnalyst observed that Hexamethylene Diamine prices likely edged up marginally by approximately 0.5%. Supply remained ample following recent domestic destocking efforts and completed maintenance schedules that kept operating rates near prevailing levels. Feedstock adiponitrile prices stayed relatively stable throughout the month, limiting cost pressure on production.
Looking for November and December, analysts estimate that the Hexamethylene Diamine prices will continue to decrease by about 1% in November before stabilizing in December. With seasonal demand weakness coming, they anticipate a reduction in textile procurement, and a drop in nylon-6,6 consumption.
Hexamethylene Diamine faces a complex demand picture in the year-end period as conservative buying patterns may affect price recovery. The competitiveness of exports from other Asian and European producers is likely to put pressure on domestic margins and lead to higher Hexamethylene Diamine supply in the local market.
In addition, manufacturer stock drawdowns are anticipated to limit spot purchasing until November, while year-end purchasing delays and holiday logistics disruptions are anticipated to have a stabilizing effect on Hexamethylene Diamine prices in December, which may bring the bearish price trend to an end.
