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epsilon-Caprolactam Price Information Spec: First-rate product;First-grade product;High-grade product;Bulk water;Liquid;White crystal or liquid;Crystallization point:68.9℃|First-grade product

Newest Price 1,615.84
Price Date 20261021
Day's Change -17.35
Day's Range 1,615.84 - 1,598.49
Month's Change -58.44
Month's Range 1,693.7 - 1,635.26
Year's Change +1,532.51
Year's Range 1,532.51 - 0

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What are the main cost drivers and value chain dynamics for caprolactam production?

One nuance often missed: the new Sinopec green technology cuts production costs by 70% and pollutant emissions by 90% versus older routes. That means new capacity isn't just larger—it's structurally cheaper. Older 50,000-ton units imported in the 1990s are now uncompetitive and will likely be retired, reshaping the cost curve significantly.