PP spunbond nonwoven fabric price forecast for September 2026

Based on the market situation of PP spunbond nonwoven fabric in July and August 2026, as well as the relevant background of the Golden September and Silver October peak seasons, it is highly likely that the price of PP spunbond nonwoven fabric will experience a temporary slight increase in September 2026, but the possibility of a significant surge is low. The specific judgment criteria are as follows:

1、 The core factors supporting the upward trend of prices

1‌. Demand side recovery: September is the traditional "golden nine and silver ten" peak season in the industry, and the centralized replenishment demand for downstream agricultural autumn plowing cold proof fabrics, engineering geotextiles, and sanitary materials will be released. Currently, in August, some downstream customers have started pre stocking ahead of schedule, and demand side support has significantly increased.

2‌. Cost side support: Since August, the price of upstream polypropylene raw materials has risen narrowly, providing a cost floor for non-woven fabric production. Manufacturers currently have no room for significant price reductions, and some small and medium-sized factories have begun to slightly increase their offer prices.

3. Supply side constraints: The overall operating rate of the industry remains relatively low at around 38%, and spot inventory is within a reasonable range after being depleted in July and August, making it difficult for excess supply to suppress prices.

2、 Factors that restrict significant price increases

1. The overall new production capacity of the industry is still being continuously released, and the overall market supply is sufficient, without a serious shortage of goods.

2. Downstream terminals are highly sensitive to prices. If the price increase is too large, downstream procurement will quickly turn to wait-and-see, and it will be difficult to sustain high volume of actual transactions.

3、 Market forecast

The mainstream price of PP spunbond non-woven fabric in September is likely to see a slight increase of 200-500 yuan/ton compared to August, maintaining a stable and moderate upward trend overall, and there will be no unilateral sharp rise in the market. For first-time purchases, prices can be locked and stocked in batches according to demand from the end of August to early September.