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Synthetic Fibers (Polyester / Nylon)

Melt-spinning polymerization — continuous chemical plant producing filament or staple fiber · CN
Total Cost
$379 / MT
Capacity (tonnes/year)
50,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$6.0M Mn
Capex
$50.0M Mn
Offsite
$8.0M Mn
Total investment
$64.0M Mn
Lines
12
Net raw material
$40.65
10.7%
Conversion
$339
89.3%
Total / MT
$379
$ per MT

Raw Material

$40.65 / MT
LineConsumptionUnitPrice (USD)Cost / MT
PTA — Purified Terephthalic AcidLivetonne$5.37
MEG — Monoethylene GlycolLivetonne$0.28
Catalyst, additives, finishing chemicalskg$35.00

Utility

$30.70 / MT
LineConsumptionUnitPrice (USD)Cost / MT
Electricity (grid, kWh heat-equivalent)LiveMWh$0.70
Steam (process, NG-fired boiler)tonne$30.00

Operating

$68.00 / MT
LinePrice (USD)Cost / MT
Direct labour (fiber spinning + finishing)$30.00
Maintenance and consumables$38.00

Overhead

$38.00 / MT
LinePrice (USD)Cost / MT
SG&A and plant overhead$38.00

Depreciation

$82.00 / MT
LinePrice (USD)Cost / MT
Depreciation (plant and equipment, 20-yr straight-line)$82.00

Financing

$50.00 / MT
LinePrice (USD)Cost / MT
Capital charge (capex amortisation, 7% WACC)$50.00

Others

$70.00 / MT
LinePrice (USD)Cost / MT
Packaging (bales, drums, strapping)$25.00
Logistics to port / DC (FTL, handling)$45.00
Prices stored in USD; converted to your selected currency at the latest ECB rate. Inputs marked "Live" pull current observed prices from Claight commodity data.