Feedstock: Propylene feedstock prices declined slightly but remain at elevated levels, with the market moving sideways.
Operating Rates: The overall operating rate for acrylic acid producers this week is estimated at 74.80%, an increase of 1.60% from the previous period.
| Figure 1: Acrylic Acid Price Trend Chart (2025–2026) (CNY/ton) |
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| Source: Chempricehub Information |
Weekly Price Change Table for Domestic Acrylic Acid Market
Unit: CNY/ton
| Product | Region | Last Week | This Week | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic Acid | Jiangsu | 7970 | 7850 | -120 | -1.51% |
| Shandong | 7740 | 7600 | -140 | -1.81% | |
| Guangdong | 8440 | 8250 | -190 | -2.25% |
Source: Chempricehub Information
Summary: The East China acrylic acid market traded weakly within a range this week. Mainstream delivered quotes stood at 7,800–7,900 CNY/ton, remaining flat compared to last week. Raw material prices have retreated but remain high, providing continued cost support for propylene; however, downstream demand limits upward price movement for acrylic acid. On the supply side, Bohua Chemical is expected to commission a new production line by month-end, leading to an overall capacity increase. Sentiment among producers and traders varies, with some halting quotes to maintain stability, while others offer discounts to clear inventory and quote flexibly. Downstream procurement primarily focuses on consuming contract inventories, with some inquiries for low-priced small-volume replenishment orders. Overall trading activity remains calm with limited transactions, dominated by negotiation on actual orders.
In East China, partial negotiations for acrylic acid are around 7,850 CNY/ton. The industry operating rate is 74.80%, up 1.60% from the previous period.
The operating rate for butyl acrylate plants is 59.61%, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.05%. Partial negotiations in East China are around 9,550 CNY/ton.
Outlook: The East China acrylic acid market is expected to trade sideways within a range next week. Upstream propylene feedstock prices may decline slightly, weakening cost-side support. Regarding supply, Bohua Chemical plans to ramp up load, which could lead to an increase in the overall industry utilization rate. With cost pressures easing, factories and traders will likely adjust quotes flexibly according to market trends. Downstream special ester and SAP enterprises may adopt a wait-and-see attitude, resulting in slow follow-up purchasing. Bearish sentiment persists, trading atmosphere remains cold, and actual negotiated prices are expected to fluctuate with a slight downward bias.
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