China imported 18,273 tons of nylon 66 chips in December 2010 at a unit price of US $3767 and in the same period exported 3613 tons of nylon chips.
In the same month, the country imported 412 tons of nylon 66 salt at a unit price of $2,416.
The mainstream quotation of 1.5D nylon staple was 29500-30000 Yuan / ton in East China market.
The high price trend of raw materials have made some manufacturers passively raise their prices, however it is difficult to reach substantial transaction, as most downstream enterprises have reduced operating rates in view of upcoming holidays.