On January 16, the quoted price for polyester staple fiber in Huaxicun declined. The semi-dull 1.56*38 cotton-type staple fiber was priced at 6,610 yuan per ton, down by 150 yuan per ton compared to the previous trading day. PriceSeek analysis of polyester staple fiber, with a long-short score of -1, reports that on January 16, the spot price of polyester staple fiber in Huaxicun fell by 150 yuan per ton to 6,610 yuan per ton, indicating an oversupply in the market or weak demand, which directly weighs on spot prices. Combined with polyester staple fiber futures data (e.g., the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange contract 2603 settled at 6,454 yuan per ton on January 15, 2026, down by 62 yuan), the decline in spot prices may reinforce downward pressure on futures, as futures prices reflect future expectations. Overall, the market outlook is bearish, with a score of -1 (generally bearish). It is recommended to monitor changes in inventory and demand.