Nylon Chips Analysis: Nylon Value Chain Market Trends, Prices & Forecast

TexPro provides pricing information for Nylon Chips, covering subproducts such as Imported HS Chip, It offers historical pricing data for up to the last five years. It also provides an accurate price forecast for the next “9/12” months, updated twice a month. The data is collected from our verified primary and secondary data sources.

Nylon Chips, Imported HS Chip, CFR - SE Asia (01 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025)

Overall Trend

  • The prices of Nylon Chips have been in a decreasing trend from May 2024 to April 2025 in Asia (CFR SE Asia).

Price Trend

  • The prices of Nylon Chips have decreased by 18.32% from May 2024 to April 2025 in Asia (CFR SE Asia).
  • The average month-on-month percentage change has been -1.80% for Asia (CFR SE Asia) during the same period.
  • The highest percentage increase of 0.52% was reported in June 2024, and the highest percentage decrease of -6.59% was reported in April 2025 for Asia (CFR SE Asia).
  • The average price for Asia (CFR SE Asia) in 2024 was 1.83 USD/kg, which has decreased by 9.85% to 1.65 USD/kg in 2025, declining at a CAGR of -9.85% from 2024 to 2025.

Price Range

  • The average price from May 2024 to April 2025 for Asia (CFR SE Asia) was 1.77 USD/kg, indicating that the prices have fluctuated around this average. The range between average and minimum price is 0.21 USD/kg and that of between maximum and average price is 0.15 USD/kg, indicating a higher range above average price. The maximum and minimum prices reported for Asia (CFR SE Asia) were 1.92 USD/kg and 1.56 USD/kg, respectively, showing a price range of 0.36 USD/kg.
  • The average price indicates that Nylon Chips have been trading at a lower price point, which may affect the overall production costs in the textile industry, particularly for manufacturers relying heavily on nylon as a raw material.

Volatility

  • The standard deviation in Asia (CFR SE Asia) prices was 0.11 USD/kg, indicating low volatility in the market, which suggests stability in pricing for Nylon Chips during this period.
  • The prices for Asia (CFR SE Asia) traded at a moving average premium of 0.52% and at a moving average discount of -6.38% from the moving average price during the same period. This indicates that while there is some premium being paid, the overall market sentiment leans towards discounts, reflecting cautious buying behavior amidst declining prices.

This analysis highlights the challenges faced by the textile sector in managing raw material costs, particularly as prices for key inputs like Nylon Chips continue to decline. The implications for manufacturers could include a reevaluation of sourcing strategies and potential shifts towards alternative materials or production methods to mitigate cost pressures.

Trend Report

The average price of Nylon Chips has decreased by -6.17% in the month of April 2025 as compared to March 2025. The price of Nylon Chips has been below its last six months average price by -6.01%. The price of Nylon Chips has reduced by a CAGR of -1.82% in last one year. The price of Nylon Chips in the month of April 2025 has decreased by -18.58% as compared to the same month last year.

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Nylon Chips– Market Overview & Industry Significance

Nylon chips are raw materials that find use in the manufacture of high-performance nylon fibres. Nylon chips are produced from caprolactam or adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine. They are supplied in the form of solid pellets that are convenient to transport, store, and melt for the downstream manufacture of polymer and fibre.

Imported HS chips are especially cherished among nylon chips for their consistent quality and high-speed spinning process tolerance. This renders them suitable for the production of fine fibres applied in textiles, industrial fabrics, and engineering plastics. These chips accommodate applications from apparel performance and technical textiles to airbag fabrics, tyre cords, and packaging materials.

Southeast Asia is a critical hub for nylon chip-based production, and demand for Imported HS chips especially is robust. Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand are increasingly relying on imported nylon chips to fuel their growing textile and industrial base.

TexPro provides current updates, historical price movement, and predictions for nylon chips prices in Southeast Asia. It is a convenient tool for procurement specialists seeking to navigate the nylon chips market with accuracy.

Nylon chips prices in Southeast Asia are influenced by worldwide supply-demand push-pull, volatility in feedstock prices, freight rates, and trade policy. With the emergence of Southeast Asia as a major textile sourcing hub, the importance of synthetic material like nylon chips is also growing in the region’s manufacturing industry.