Polyamide prices fell in China and the U.S. due to weak demand, while Germany saw gains amid supply disruptions. Overall market remained subdued with no strong recovery signals.
Global Polyamide market in the third week of June 2025 experienced a varied pricing trend in major markets based on region-specific challenges and divergent supply-demand circumstances. While China and the U.S. witnessed a marginal price drop, Germany saw a marginal rise in the face of logistics disruptions.
In China, Polyamide prices eased slightly in the third week of June, as weak downstream demand and stable supply quantities outweighed. Though prices of adipic acid edged higher marginally, cost support lagged due to lacklustre hexamethylenediamine pricing. Buyers from industries like automotive and engineering plastics kept buying strategies conservative, transacting only against urgent requirements. Polyamide 66 plant operating rates remained low due to lower offtake, but previous inventory stockpiling meant market supply was adequate. This mismatch between poor demand and strong supply placed downward pressure on prices.
U.S. Polyamide markets also experienced slight price decreases, reversing the previous week's stable conditions. While prices of feedstock adipic acid crept higher, producers were insulated from cost escalation because of adequate on-hand inventory. Demand from end-users also remained soft, especially for nylon 66, with no significant spot transactions logged during the week. Specialty applications for nylon were steady but unable to make up for the overall decrease in volume. Market players continued to adopt a wait-and-see stance in the face of continuing macroeconomic uncertainty.
Germany presented a contrasting scenario with Polyamide prices moving higher during the same timeframe. This rise was mainly supply-driven, not demand-led. Combination of low Rhine River water levels and persistent rail delays severely affected transport of raw material as well as finished goods, leading to protracted delivery schedules. While persistent soft offtake from major sectors like automotive and construction continued to dampen Polyamide demand, lower availability of material enabled suppliers to recover moderate price hikes.
In the near future, the Polyamide market will continue to be under gentle pressure in China and the United States with ongoing demand weakness and adequate supply. Conversely, the German Polyamide market can remain firm if inland transportation problems continue to disrupt supply chains. Yet, without meaningful recovery in downstream consumption or cost spike, any steep price rally in regions is unlikely in the immediate future. Industry players are expected to monitor logistics developments in Europe and seasonal demand trends in Asia for clearer signals moving forward.
