Polyester: Insufficient demand, market maintains weak adjustment
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May 17, 2023, 4:19 PM 1. Market trend chart of polyester products
On May 17, the polyester chip market price index was 6725, down 75 from yesterday and 1.12% month-on-month.
On May 17, the market price index of polyester bottles and chips was 7025, down 50 from yesterday and 0.71% month-on-month.
2. Summary of market prices of polyester products
|
products |
specifications |
market |
2023.5.17 |
2023.5.16 |
rise and fall |
remarks |
|
polyester chip |
semi-optical sectioning |
East China |
6725 |
6800 |
-75 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
|
light slicing |
6725 |
6800 |
-75 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
products |
specifications |
market |
2023.5.17 |
2023.5.16 |
rise and fall |
remarks |
|
polyester bottle flakes |
Water Bottle (IV.= 0.8） |
East China |
7025 |
7075 |
-50 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
|
Oil bottle grade |
7025 |
7075 |
-50 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
hot canned grade |
7025 |
7075 |
-50 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
carbonic acid grade |
7125 |
7175 |
-50 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
Water Bottle (IV.= 0.8） |
South China |
7025 |
7075 |
-50 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
|
|
Oil bottle grade |
7025 |
7075 |
-50 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
hot canned grade |
7025 |
7075 |
-50 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
carbonic acid grade |
7125 |
7175 |
-50 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
Water Bottle (IV.= 0.8） |
North China |
7125 |
7175 |
-50 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
|
|
Oil bottle grade |
7125 |
7175 |
-50 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
hot canned grade |
7125 |
7175 |
-50 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
carbonic acid grade |
7225 |
7275 |
-50 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
products |
specifications |
market |
2023.5.17 |
2023.5.16 |
rise and fall |
remarks |
|
polyester filament |
Jiangsu and Zhejiang markets DTY 150D/48F |
East China |
8625 |
8600 |
+25 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
|
Jiangsu and Zhejiang markets FDY 150D/96F |
7950 |
7950 |
0 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
Jiangsu and Zhejiang market POY 150D/48F |
7250 |
7225 |
+25 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
Jiangsu and Zhejiang market POY75D/72F |
7550 |
7650 |
-100 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
Fujian market POY75D/72F |
7900 |
7900 |
0 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
||
|
products |
specifications |
market |
2023.5.17 |
2023.5.16 |
rise and fall |
remarks |
|
polyester staple yarn |
Semi-optical original white 1.56*38 |
Jiangsu |
7200 |
7200 |
0 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
|
Semi-optical original white 1.56*38 |
Fujian |
7300 |
7300 |
0 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
|
|
Semi-optical original white 1.56*38 |
Shandong |
7250 |
7275 |
-25 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
|
|
Semi-optical original white 1.56*38 |
Zhejiang |
7225 |
7225 |
0 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
|
|
Semi-optical original white 1.56*38 |
Hebei |
7250 |
7300 |
-50 |
Ex-factory tax included, RMB/ton |
3. Brief introduction to the polyester product market
polyester chip
Today, the polyester chip market has a slight correction and insufficient cost support. Some chip factories have slightly lowered their offers, and traders 'prices are on the low end. Downstream stocks stocks on bargain prices, and market production and sales are acceptable. It is expected that the market price of polyester chips may adjust within a narrow range in the short term.
polyester bottle flakes
Today, the market focus of the polyester bottle sheet market has slightly corrected. The raw material PTA market is organized, with average cost support. The offers of individual manufacturers have been slightly lowered, and the offers of dealers tend to be low-end. The downstream is mainly cautious and wait-and-see, and the market trading atmosphere is light. It is expected that the polyester bottle sheet market may maintain a finishing pattern in the short term.
polyester filament
Today's polyester filament market has been narrowed. Cost support is average. Mainstream polyester factories maintain stable quotations, adjust prices individually, ranging from 50 to 100 yuan/ton, and adjust market prices slightly. Today's market production and sales have dropped, and some polyester companies have continued to promote preferential sales, while only some companies have leveled off their production and sales. It is expected that the filament market price may remain narrow in the short term.
polyester staple fiber
Today, the polyester staple fiber market remains consolidated. Cost support was insufficient, market offers maintained a slight adjustment, market transactions were light, and some high-priced sources of goods fell slightly. Downstream actively prepares goods mainly, and the overall production and sales of the company are improving. It is expected that the short-term polyester staple fiber market price may fluctuate within a narrow range.
4. Polyester market production and sales data
|
products |
2023.5.17 |
2023.5.16 |
rise and fall |
units |
|
polyester chip |
90% |
85% |
+5% |
% |
|
polyester filament |
70% |
250% |
-180% |
% |
|
polyester staple fiber |
110% |
80% |
+30% |
% |
|
textile city |
744 |
769 |
-25 |
ten thousand meters |
5. Polyester raw material market
|
products |
2023/5/17 |
2023/5/16 |
rise and fall |
units |
|
PTA Price Index |
5490 |
5520 |
-30 |
Yuan/ton |
|
PTA main contract settlement |
5228 |
5236 |
-8 |
Yuan/ton |
|
Ethylene glycol price index |
4186.71 |
4161.15 |
+25.56 |
Yuan/ton |
|
Ethylene glycol main contract settlement |
4328 |
4321 |
+7 |
Yuan/ton |
6. Future outlook forecast
The PTA market for polyester raw materials is sorted out, and the cost supports the market generally. Downstream is mainly in need of stocking up, and it is cautious to wait and see market trends. It is expected that short-term polyester market prices may continue to adjust within a narrow range. Later, we will focus on changes in the raw material market and demand side.