In today’s rapidly changing global economy, staying informed about market trends is key to business success. At TaiHing Company, we are dedicated to providing clients with accurate and timely market insights to support sound procurement decisions and achieve mutual growth.

Below is our latest summary of raw material price movements for your reference. (All prices are ex-factory, excluding tax.)

PA6 (Nylon 6)

Price Trend: From January to early February, PA6 prices have shown a pattern of “fluctuating at high levels and then stabilizing”, with an overall increase of approximately 6%.

Outlook: PA6 prices are currently steady at high levels. In the short term, the market is expected to continue fluctuating within a tight range. In the medium term, recovery in downstream demand after the Spring Festival will be a key driver. We recommend industry participants maintain a cautiously optimistic approach, stay flexible, and plan proactive procurement before potential rebound phases.

PA66 (Nylon 66)

Price Trend: Between January and early February, PA66 prices exhibited a “dip-then-rebound, V-shaped recovery” with a modest overall increase of about 0.54%, reflecting a weak recovery phase.

Outlook: PA66 prices have recently rebounded amid ongoing production cutbacks and maintenance schedules at major plants, suggesting potential short-term price firmness. In the medium to long term, attention should be paid to post-holiday demand recovery and changes in raw material costs. We advise clients to closely monitor cost-side fluctuations, market dynamics, and demand trends, adopting flexible strategies such as a wait-and-see stance or value-based purchasing as conditions evolve.

PBT

Price Trend: From January through early February, PBT prices remained “extremely stable with slight upward movement”, showing minimal fluctuation—cumulative change less than 0.5%.

Outlook: PBT prices are expected to remain stable in the short term. Over the medium term, focus should remain on demand recovery post-holidays. We encourage clients to maintain a steady procurement approach, monitor market movements, raw material costs, supply-demand balance, industry competition, and policy changes to make timely adjustments in forecasts and purchasing strategies.

PET

Price Trend: During January to early February, PET prices experienced “accelerated growth followed by high-level consolidation”, posting an overall increase of approximately 6.11%.

Outlook: Driven by the sharp rise in crude oil prices, PET has surged in recent weeks. Short-term outlook remains volatile at high levels, while medium-term performance will depend on oil price dynamics and post-holiday demand recovery.

PP (Polypropylene)

Price Trend: From January to early February 2026, PP prices have shown a “strong rebound after bottoming out”. The rally observed since late December 2025 has continued, closely mirroring the sharp uptrend in global crude oil prices.

Outlook: Supported by rising oil prices and downstream restocking, PP prices are expected to remain volatile at high levels in the short term. Given ongoing global geopolitical uncertainties and aggressive movements in the petroleum market, future price swings are likely to be significant. In the medium to long term, attention should focus on crude oil trends and demand recovery after the Spring Festival.

At TaiHing, we understand that reliable, transparent information is vital for effective sourcing and cost control. We will continue to provide timely market updates, helping clients plan procurement strategies with greater confidence and efficiency.

Upholding our principle of “Customer First, Creating Value Together,” TaiHing strives to build long-term partnerships based on trust and mutual benefit. We will keep delivering meaningful market insights and professional support to empower your business growth.

For more detailed data or tailored market guidance, please feel free to contact us. Let’s navigate market changes together and achieve lasting success.

Data Sources:

Business Community: https://www.sunsirs.com/

Antsoo Plastics Market: https://www.antsoo.com/quotation?Material=PBT&MaterialId=14&MaterialCategoryType=0&quotationPriceContNum=0&MaterialContMPriceChange=0

Crude Oil Market Data: https://www.tnc.com.cn/market/average-price-d147.html