http://www.yarnsandfibers.com YarnsandFibers Textile PriceWatch en bharati@yarnsandfibers.com YarnsandFibers Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:24:08 -0700 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:24:08 -0700 http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/images/topbanner_logonew.gif http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index_main.php3/ http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Fiber Intermediates Caprolactum demand continues to remain low and prices were steady near 12-month lows. A number of Caprolactum prices are running at below par capacity to reduce losses. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Crude Oil Naphtha prices were seen weakening across Asian and European markets taking a cue from previous weeks crude oil prices. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Naphtha Naphtha prices were seen weakening across Asian and European markets taking a cue from previous weeks crude oil prices. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Wool Wool prices made strong gains this week. Prices in North Australia rose 2 cents to US$ 5.31/kg, while South Australian prices rose 1 cent to at US$ 4.96/kg. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Cotton The Cotlook A index shed 2 cents this week; it was at US$ 1.24/kg. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 VFY VFY prices increased in India this week, but declined in China. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 VSF Viscose staple fiber prices remained steady this week. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Propylene Propylene prices were stronger this week after hitting 12 month lowers for consecutive weeks. Prices in Korea rose US$24 was trading at US$464 a ton. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Fiber Intermediates In Asian markets, the North China self lifting numbers were quoted US$7.50 a ton lower than its previous weeks numbers. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 ASF Acrylic staple fibre prices declined by nearly 10 percent this week. Acrylic is finding it increasingly difficult to compete with polyester. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Benzene Benzene prices declined further this week. In Korea, benzene was quoted at US$300 a ton losing US$33 from previous weeks level. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Polyamide Chips Nylon Chips remained steady for a few specs, but declined for others. The fall can be attributed to declining raw material prices and weakening demand. Trade volumes are also reported to be low. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 NFY NFY prices fell sharply for a second consecutive week as demand continued to remain sluggish. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Ethylene Ethylene experienced a mixed week, prices for few specs rose and others declined. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Paraxylene Following a week of strong gains, Paraxylene prices declined this week. Paraxylene prices lost in the range of US$10-US$25 a ton. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Fiber Intermediates MEG prices had a uniform price increase of US$10 across all specs. Prices are still 70% lower than previous years levels. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Fiber Intermediates Polyester chips prices have been declining moderately over the last few weeks. They declined in the range of US$7 and US$13 this week. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 Fiber Intermediates PTA prices continue to consolidate, gaining US$10-20 across different specs. They were still 40% lower than last year. Thus reflecting the trend in paraxylene prices which were down 45% in similar comparison http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 PFY Polyester filament yarn prices declined this week, the tumble in MEG prices and PTA prices have kept prices for polyester yarn and fibre low. http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/rpricewatch/index.php3 PSF Polyester staple fibre prices were steady this week. However, prices continue to remain low on lower MEG and PTA prices.