Downstream Essential Demand for Small Orders; Acrylic Acid Market Remains Stable at High Levels (September 16, 2026)

1. Today's Summary

① Acrylic acid price in East China: 8,350 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous business day.
② Average domestic acrylic acid industry capacity utilization rate today: 71.6%, unchanged from the previous business day.

2. Spot Market Overview

Table 1: Domestic Acrylic Acid Price Summary (Unit: RMB/ton)

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Today, the reference negotiation price for acrylic acid in the East China market was 8,350 RMB/ton, remaining stable compared to the previous business day. The market continues to operate at high levels. Raw material costs have seen a slight continuous increase, with no relief in cost-side pressure. Trading activity within the market remains moderate; factories and holders are pricing according to market trends. Downstream purchasing pace has slowed, primarily driven by small-volume demand-based orders. The center of gravity for actual transactions remains temporarily stable. In the short term, the market is expected to maintain stability, with price centers holding firm at high levels. Future attention should be paid to downstream follow-up activities and raw material price trends.

3. Production Dynamics

Today’s acrylic acid capacity utilization rate stood at 71.6%, unchanged from the previous day. The profit margin for acrylic acid in East China was 356.5 RMB/ton, also unchanged from the previous day.

4. Price Forecast

The acrylic acid market is expected to continue its consolidation at high levels tomorrow. Support from the cost side remains solid, providing a firm floor for acrylic acid prices. Factories and inventory holders maintain a stable mindset regarding their offers, adjusting flexibly based on market conditions. While some show increased willingness to sell, overall quoted prices remain firm. Downstream buyers are mainly following up with small, demand-driven orders, maintaining a wait-and-see attitude. Inquiry activity is somewhat quiet, and actual transaction volumes are released cautiously. Overall, the acrylic acid market is projected to continue running steadily at high levels in the short term.

5. Related Product Status

Propylene: Today, propylene prices in the Shandong market rose slightly. The mainstream closing reference price was 9,800–9,820 RMB/ton, with an average price of 9,810 RMB/ton, up 10 RMB/ton from the previous business day. International crude oil prices continued to strengthen, boosting support for propylene costs. Producer inventories remained low, sustaining the willingness to raise quotes. However, downstream chasing of higher prices cooled off, premiums on actual deals decreased significantly, and trading of high-priced goods faced pressure, limiting the overall upside potential.

Butyl Acrylate: Negotiated prices for butyl acrylate in East China ranged from 9,900 to 10,100 RMB/ton, up 100 RMB/ton from the previous business day. Today, butyl acrylate prices maintained a firm upward trend. The cost center for n-butanol shifted slightly higher, keeping strong cost pressure on butyl acrylate. Butyl acrylate factories and holders maintained high-price quotes, repeatedly breaking through previous highs. Downstream tape master roll manufacturers and acrylic acid plants followed up with some demand-driven inquiries. The center of gravity for market transactions remained firm and trending upwards.

6. Data Calendar

Table 4: Domestic Acrylic Acid Data Overview

Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Remarks:

1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuations, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%.
2. ↗↘ indicates narrow-range fluctuations, highlighting data with changes within 0-3%.