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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
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTA — Purified Terephthalic AcidLive | tonne | $5.37 | ||
| MEG — Monoethylene GlycolLive | tonne | $0.28 | ||
| Catalyst, additives, finishing chemicals | kg | $35.00 |
Utility
$30.70 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity (grid, kWh heat-equivalent)Live | MWh | $0.70 | ||
| Steam (process, NG-fired boiler) | tonne | $30.00 |
Operating
$68.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Direct labour (fiber spinning + finishing) | $30.00 | |
| Maintenance and consumables | $38.00 |
Overhead
$38.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| SG&A and plant overhead | $38.00 |
Depreciation
$82.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (plant and equipment, 20-yr straight-line) | $82.00 |
Financing
$50.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Capital charge (capex amortisation, 7% WACC) | $50.00 |
Others
$70.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging (bales, drums, strapping) | $25.00 | |
| Logistics to port / DC (FTL, handling) | $45.00 |
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