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.
feedstocktechnical
Feedstock is the raw material—such as crude oil, natural gas, agricultural crops, or recycled plastics—used as the primary input to make fuels, chemicals, plastics, or other industrial products; think of it as the ingredients you put into a factory recipe. For investors, feedstock matters because its price, supply stability and quality directly shape producers’ costs, profit margins and ability to meet demand, so shifts in feedstock markets can alter company earnings and valuations.
base resintechnical
Base resin is the primary raw plastic material — the polymer pellets produced by chemical plants that are melted, mixed with additives, and formed into consumer goods, packaging, and industrial parts. For investors, base resin is like a key ingredient cost: its price, quality and availability directly affect manufacturers’ production costs, product prices and profit margins, so shifts in resin markets can signal supply-chain risks or margin pressure for companies that make or use plastics.
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global specialty materials and chemical company, today announced a price increase for a range of polyamide products in response to various factors, including rising energy and feedstock costs. In these dynamic conditions Celanese is well positioned to support our valued customers with regional supply chains and manufacturing capabilities. The price increases will be effective February 1, 2026, or as contracts otherwise allow. Additionally, individual grades may be subject to higher increases than specified below.
Base Resin
Brand / Material Type
Price Increase
Americas ($/kg)
EMEA (€/kg)
Polyamide-6
Zytel®, Frianyl®, Celanyl®, Minlon®, CoolPoly® and Ecomid®
0.25
0.25
Polyamide-6,6
Zytel®, Frianyl®, Celanyl®, Minlon®, CoolPoly® and Ecomid®
0.20
0.20
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 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion.
