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Celanese Announces Polyamide Price Increase

Individual grades may face increases above the announced amounts, while contracts may determine when adjustments apply.

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global specialty materials and chemical company, today announced a price increase for select polyamide products sold in the Americas. The adjustment responds to continued cost increases and evolving market conditions while supporting Celanese's commitment to reliable supply, product quality and customer service.

The price increase will be effective on all shipments on or after Oct. 19, 2026, or as contracts otherwise allow. Additionally, individual grades may be subject to higher increase than specified below.

 

Base Resin

 

Brand / Material Type

Price Increase

Americas

($ / kg)

Americas

($ / lb)

PA 6, 66

 

Zytel®, Frianyl®, Celanyl®, Minlon®, CoolPoly® and Ecomid® PA6 products

$0.44

$0.20

Zytel®, Frianyl®, Celanyl®, Minlon®, CoolPoly® and Ecomid® PA66 products

$0.33

$0.15

About Celanese
Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain “forward-looking statements,” which include information concerning the company’s plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, planned or announced price increases and their timing, and other information that is not historical information. When used in this release, the words “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” "will," "effective," and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and beliefs and various assumptions. There can be no assurance that the company will realize these expectations or that these beliefs will prove correct. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Numerous factors, many of which are beyond the company’s control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed as forward-looking statements. These factors include those that are discussed in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances.

All registered trademarks are owned by Celanese International Corporation or its affiliates.

Celanese Contacts:

Investor Relations
Bill Cunningham
+1 972 443 4730
william.cunningham@celanese.com

Media Relations – Global
Jamaison Schuler
+1 972 443 4400
media@celanese.com

Media Relations Europe (Germany)
Petra Czugler
+49 69 45009 1206
petra.czugler@celanese.com

Source: Celanese Corporation

Key Terms

polyamide technical
Polyamide is a class of plastics and fibers—think of it as long chains of repeating chemical links (like a beaded necklace)—that includes well-known materials such as nylon and other engineered nylons used in clothing, automotive parts, electronics, and industrial components. It matters to investors because polyamides are a basic industrial input: changes in their cost, availability, regulation or recyclability can affect manufacturers’ margins, product performance and supply chains, making them a driver of earnings and capital spending in many sectors.
pa66 technical
PA66 (also written PA 66 or Nylon 66) is an engineering thermoplastic polymer made by joining hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid to form polyamide 66. It has a high melting point, good mechanical strength, and chemical and heat resistance, so it’s commonly used for molded automotive and electrical components, industrial parts, and engineered fibers. PA66 is distinct from PA6 (Nylon 6): PA66 generally has higher heat resistance and stiffness, while PA6 can be easier to process and can absorb more moisture, which affects dimensional and mechanical properties.

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