For the Quarter Ending December 2025
APAC
- In India, the Nylon Tire Yarn Price Index fell by 2.45% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting softer feedstock and demand moderation.
- The average Nylon Tire Yarn price for the quarter was approximately USD 2035.51/MT, supported by steady tyre-industry procurement and inventories.
- Nylon Tire Yarn Spot Price showed tightening in December as merchant volumes remained thin and import inflows were subdued.
- Nylon Tire Yarn Price Forecast indicates modest upside near-term driven by feedstock inflation and sustained replacement-tyre restocking.
- Nylon Tire Yarn Production Cost Trend rose in December as adipic acid increases compressed producer margins.
- Nylon Tire Yarn Demand Outlook remains positive driven by replacement-tyre restocking, highway freight growth, and tyre-manufacturer procurement.
- Nylon Tire Yarn Price Index was supported by thin merchant inventory and high operating rates at plants.
- Export demand softened during year-end logistics slowdown, reducing arbitrage opportunities and limiting downward pressure on domestic prices.
Why did the price of Nylon Tire Yarn change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Feedstock cost inflation from adipic acid increases significantly raised conversion costs and pressured producer margins.
- Leading producers prioritized captive cord contracts in December, tightening merchant availability despite high operating rates.
- Year-end logistics slowdown and robust replacement-tyre restocking combined to reduce import arrivals and support prices.
North America
- The Nylon Tyre Yarn Price Index in North America trended mildly upward through Q4 2025 as tyre manufacturers and replacement segments showed resilient procurement after a softer mid-year, balancing supply and demand.
- The Nylon Tyre Yarn Spot Price showed moderate stability and occasional premium bids as seasonal restocking by OEM tyre makers and steady replacement tyre orders supported near-term uptake.
- The Nylon Tyre Yarn Production Cost Trend experienced upward pressure during late 2025 owing to elevated caprolactam feedstock costs and intermittent energy and logistics costs, which constrained flexible volume availability and supported a firmer spot price environment.
- The Nylon Tyre Yarn Demand Outlook remained constructive in Q4 2025, underpinned by stabilized light-vehicle sales and demand for commercial and replacement tyres, which sustained consumption of high-tenacity nylon yarn used in tyre reinforcement.
- In September 2025, prices increased in North America as stronger replacement tyre demand, seasonal OEM restocking and tighter availability of high-tenacity nylon feedstocks tightened the short-term supply balance, pushing the regional Price Index higher despite some macroeconomic caution.
- The Nylon Tyre Yarn Price Forecast for early 2026 is mildly bullish with expectations that balance between steady tyre sector offtake and ongoing feedstock cost influences will keep prices around current levels or slightly firmer unless raw material costs ease significantly.
Europe
- The Nylon Tyre Yarn Price Index in Europe edged higher through Q4 2025 as replacement tyre cycles, robust truck/OTR tyre production and preparations for winter seasonal demand supported yarn consumption across OEM and aftermarket channels.
- The Nylon Tyre Yarn Spot Price reflected incremental upward revisions with some spot premiums in late 2025 as regional tyre producers competed for limited high-strength nylon yarn amid lean inventory positions.
- The Nylon Tyre Yarn Production Cost Trend rose in Q4 2025 as polymer feedstock prices (caprolactam) and energy costs fluctuated, and selective maintenance programmes on European filament lines reduced flexible supply capabilities, reinforcing upward cost pressure.
- The Nylon Tyre Yarn Demand Outlook in Europe remained cautiously positive as passenger and commercial vehicle replacement tyre demand, winter tyre programmes and export-oriented tyre production underpinned continued offtake for nylon cord yarn.
- In September 2025, prices increased in Europe due to firmer tyre production ahead of winter programmes, constrained shipments from Asian suppliers after logistic slowdowns, and elevated regional polymer feedstock costs; these combined drivers lifted the regional Price Index and supported upward spot price revisions.
- The Nylon Tyre Yarn Price Forecast for early 2026 indicates moderate premiums to Q4 2025 levels unless feedstock softens or logistics normalize, with lean-to-balanced inventories across key hubs helping maintain a firm short-term price tone.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
APAC
- In India, the Nylon Tire Yarn Price Index fell by 12.3% quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, oversupply.
- The average Nylon Tire Yarn price for the quarter was approximately USD 2083.38/MT, per dataset.
- Nylon Tire Yarn Spot Price softened; converters demanded discounts amid ample inventories and subdued procurement.
- Nylon Tire Yarn Price Forecast suggests moderate monthly swings, seasonal festival restocking may support recovery.
- Nylon Tire Yarn Production Cost Trend remained stable; adipic acid pricing provided little upward pressure.
- Nylon Tire Yarn Demand Outlook is subdued with OEMs deferring purchases, significantly reducing immediate offtake.
- Nylon Tire Yarn Price Index weakness reflected high inventories, import competition, and muted export enquiries.
- Nylon Tire Yarn producers maintained output, offering discounts to clear stocks, sustaining Price Index pressure.
Why did the price of Nylon Tire Yarn change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Oversupply from steady domestic production and cautious tyre-maker procurement drove lower realised prices and margins.
- Stable adipic acid feedstock pricing limited input-cost support, removing upward pressure on NTY near-term settlements.
- Monsoon-related demand softness and export shipping lags reduced buying urgency, exacerbating inventory accumulation and discounting.
North America
- Nylon Tyre Yarn (NTY) Price Index edged higher across Q3 2025 as OEM tyre rebuild and replacement demand recovered; the Nylon Tyre Yarn (NTY) Spot Price saw modest gains vs Q2.
Why did the price of NTY Change in September 2025?
- Prices increased in September 2025 due to stronger replacement tyre demand, seasonal OEM restocking and tighter availability of high-tenacity nylon, this pushed a short-term uptick in the Price Index.
- Nylon Tyre Yarn (NTY) Production Cost Trend showed upward pressure from elevated polymer feedstock (caprolactam) costs and selective plant turnarounds, constraining near-term supply.
- Demand: Nylon Tyre Yarn (NTY) Demand Outlook remains constructive as light-vehicle sales stabilized and fleet/OTR tyre segments expanded; replacement market drove most incremental offtake.
- Outlook: Nylon Tyre Yarn (NTY) Price Forecast for Q4 2025 is mildly bullish—expect consolidation around current spot levels unless crude/feedstock eases.
- Inventory & trade: Import flows from Asia remained steady but slower clearing of higher-cost lots supported local bids.
Europe
- In Europe Q3 2025 the Nylon Tyre Yarn (NTY) Price Index rose slightly quarter-on-quarter as replacement tyre demand and commercial vehicle production supported yarn consumption.
Why Nylon Tyre Yarn (NTY) Price change in September 2025:
- September saw a small increase driven by firmer European tyre production ahead of winter programmes, constrained shipments from Asian suppliers after logistical slowdowns, and slightly higher regional polymer feedstock costs.
- The Nylon Tyre Yarn (NTY) Spot Price reflected these pressures with incremental upward revisions. On supply, the Nylon Tyre Yarn (NTY) Production Cost Trend pointed higher because of caprolactam and energy price volatility and targeted maintenance at several continental filament lines, limiting flexible volumes.
- End-use demand was mixed: passenger tyre replacement and truck/OTR segments were robust while premium OEM orders fluctuated; this underpins the Nylon Tyre Yarn (NTY) Demand Outlook, which is cautiously positive into Q4.
- For planners, the Nylon Tyre Yarn (NTY) Price Forecast signals a moderate premium to Q3 levels unless feedstock softens or logistics normalize. Inventory positions remain lean-to-balanced across key hubs, keeping spot premiums intact.
For the Quarter Ending June 2025
Asia-Pacific
- The Price Index for Nylon Tyre Yarn Spot Price declined significantly over Q2—from USD 2482/tonne in April to USD 2193/tonne in June.
- Declining NTY prices were driven by weakening downstream demand, soft raw material trends, and overstocked inventories.
- The Nylon Tyre Yarn Price Forecast for Q3 predicts continued downward pressure, but at a slower pace as demand outlook stabilizes.
Why did the price change in July 2025?
- In July 2025, the Price Index likely registered a further decrease, albeit more moderate. This reflects persistent weak demand in the tyre manufacturing sector, continued stable-to-soft raw material cost trends, and cautious restocking behavior by OEMs and aftermarket players.
- Production and Cost Dynamics: The Nylon Tyre Yarn Production Cost Trend remained stable throughout the period. Feedstocks such as Adipic Acid showed price correction in May but did not provide upward momentum. Lower crude prices also softened caprolactam costs, exerting limited support on NTY pricing.
- Demand Outlook: The Nylon Tyre Yarn Demand Outlook is subdued but expected to improve gradually. Weak automotive sales, especially in passenger and two wheeler segments, continue to suppress NTY offtake. But with infrastructure projects and commercial vehicle segments potentially picking up, demand may steady into late Q3.
- Europe
- The Price Index for Nylon Tyre Yarn fluctuated moderately—reflecting varied demand from European tyre makers, shifting feedstock costs, and import volatility. No sharp trends emerged, with regional supply-demand largely balanced.
Why did the price change in July 2025?
- In July 2025, the Price Index experienced a modest fluctuation, influenced by subdued demand from European OEMs facing OEM production cuts and rationalized inventory holding practices.
- Production Cost Trend: The Nylon Tyre Yarn Production Cost Trend in Europe remained mixed. While energy and feedstock input costs were stable, logistics and compliance costs rose slightly, keeping margins under pressure.
- Demand Outlook: The Nylon Tyre Yarn Demand Outlook remains cautious. Demand from passenger tyre production is flat, though seasonal restocking by distributors may offer short-term uplift. Further demand gains hinge on recovery in EU auto output and tire replacement cycles.
North America
- In North America, the Price Index for Nylon Tyre Yarn trended mildly downward through Q2, influenced by oversupply conditions and dampened automotive sector dynamics.
Why did the price change in July 2025?
- In July 2025, the Price Index declined further, as tyre makers continued to manage inventories conservatively amid softer OEM orders and cautious consumer demand, reinforcing a mild downward trend.
- Production Cost Trend: The Nylon Tyre Yarn Production Cost Trend remained steady. Feedstock prices—caprolactam and adipic acid—did not show meaningful increases. However, freight and input inflation remained manageable, yielding limited support for local NTY pricing.
- Demand Outlook: The Nylon Tyre Yarn Demand Outlook continues to be subdued. Weak demand from both new vehicle production and replacement tyre consumption weighs on NTY absorption. Any uptick will depend on improved trucking and commercial activity later in the quarter.
For the Quarter Ending March 2025
North America
- The Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Price Index in North America fluctuated throughout Q1 2025, reflecting economic pressures and changing demand patterns in the tire sector.
- Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Spot Price showed signs of instability due to cautious purchasing behavior and the uncertain outlook of the U.S. economy.
- A slowdown in GDP growth and rising trade deficits, particularly in March, contributed to increased inventory and muted industrial demand.
- Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Demand Outlook was adversely affected by reduced tire production and soft downstream activity.
- Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Production Cost Trend increased due to inflationary pressures, elevated raw material costs, and logistical constraints.
Why did the price of Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) change in April 2025 in the US?
- The NTY Price Index in April slightly declined as demand weakened further due to downstream inventory adjustments and broader economic deceleration.
- Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Price Forecast indicates further pressure unless domestic tire manufacturing recovers and trade policies stabilize.
Asia (APAC)
- The Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Price Index in Asia exhibited moderate volatility in Q1 2025, largely influenced by the region’s robust economic growth and tire sector performance.
- Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Demand Outlook remained strong in India and Southeast Asia, driven by infrastructure growth and rising automotive production.
- China’s market was supported by stimulus measures and the expansion of its tire manufacturing sector, which buoyed Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Spot Price trends, though trade friction with the U.S. tempered export optimism.
- Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Production Cost Trend remained stable, despite localized disruptions and raw material inflation, especially in China.
Why did the price of Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) change in April 2025 in Asia?
- The NTY Price Index remained unchanged in April due to steady demand from Indian and ASEAN tire makers, though price growth was capped by reduced export volumes from China.
- Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Price Forecast for Q2 suggests mild upward momentum in pricing, supported by regional demand resilience.
Europe
- The Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Price Index in Europe showed relative steadiness in Q1 2025, shaped by mild GDP growth and a balanced industrial climate.
- Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Spot Price was mostly rangebound as the regional tire sector reported limited new sales, despite operating at regular capacity.
- Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Demand Outlook remained consistent, supported by moderate economic activity and easing trade conditions within the EU.
- Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Production Cost Trend remained flat, with minimal cost escalations due to controlled energy prices and steady raw material access.
Why did the price of Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) change in April 2025 in Europe?
- The NTY Price Index remained stable in April due to consistent demand and reduced pressure from trade tensions following tariff relaxations.
- Nylon Tire Yarn (NTY) Price Forecast remains neutral for Q2, with slight positive bias depending on automotive sector revival.
