Price trend

This week (February 2-8, 2025), the price center of the viscose staple fiber market has slightly increased. As of February 8th, the average market price of viscose staple fiber was 13,660 RMB/ton, an increase of 100 RMB/ton or 0.74% compared to the pre holiday price. The upstream raw material market prices remained firm, with cost support remaining. The inventory level in the market was not high, and coupled with the increasing operating load of downstream yarn factories, businesses had sufficient confidence in the future. Some viscose staple fiber manufacturers have raised their prices, resulting in an increase in high priced sources in the market and a slight increase in viscose staple fiber market prices.

Analysis review

In terms of cost, there has been little change in the market price of the main raw material for viscose staple fiber dissolution slurry this week, while the market price of auxiliary liquid alkali has risen at a high level. The market price of sulfuric acid has fallen narrowly, and the center of the raw material market price has shifted upward. The average production cost of viscose staple fiber has slightly increased.

Supply and demand: From the supply side perspective, there was little fluctuation in the supply of viscose staple fibers in the market after the new year, and the inventory levels of various manufacturers were not high. There was temporarily no sales pressure, and the supply side provided some upward momentum for the market. The operating rate of downstream cotton yarn market was not high, and prices were mainly stagnant. Downstream yarn manufacturers planned to resume work slightly later. Although viscose staple fiber manufacturers have raised their quotes and increased on-site inquiries, actual transactions were limited and demand side performance was poor.

Market outlook

The main material dissolution slurry market and auxiliary material liquid alkali market may remain strong in price, while the sulfuric acid market may still decline. It is expected that the cost of viscose staple fibers will remain stable next week. In the short term, the viscose staple fiber market is expected to operate stably, with little fluctuation in industry supply and low inventory levels on site, and there is temporarily no significant inventory pressure. Some downstream yarn factories mainly fulfill early orders and replenish urgently needed goods, while others plan to resume work later, making it difficult for the demand for viscose staple fibers to increase significantly in the market, and the demand side performance is average. SunSirs’ analysts predict that the domestic viscose staple fiber market will remain stable with small fluctuations next week, with prices expected to be around 13,600-13,800 RMB/ton for acceptance.

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