Downstream markets are following up at reasonable prices, while butyl acrylate is trading in a narrow range at elevated levels.

I. Daily Summary

1. Today, the East China butyl acrylate market fluctuated within its range. The East China price stood at 9,925 yuan/ton.
2. The operating rate of butyl acrylate production capacity was 61.88%, unchanged from the previous business day.

Table 1: Domestic Butyl Acrylate Price Summary (Unit: Yuan/Ton)

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Based on the East China market as a benchmark, today's closing price for butyl acrylate was 9,925 yuan/ton, remaining flat compared to the previous business day. Upstream propylene prices fluctuated within their range, while raw materials n-butanol and acrylic acid also traded sideways. Cost support for butyl acrylate remained stable. Producers maintained high offer prices, while downstream buyers made purchases based on rigid demand and favorable pricing. However, market sentiment was heavily characterized by wait-and-see attitudes, leading to sluggish trading activity. Overall, the market price center consolidated at a high level today.

III. Production Dynamics

Today, the domestic operating rate for butyl acrylate production capacity was 61.88%, unchanged from the previous business day.

IV. Price Forecast

Raw material n-butanol is expected to trend weakly with fluctuations. Downstream adhesive and acrylic emulsion factories maintain a strong wait-and-see attitude, primarily focusing on consuming existing inventories. Supply expectations remain stable. Therefore, the short-term butyl acrylate market is predicted to consolidate within its current range.

V. Related Product Markets

n-Butanol Market: In Jiangsu, reference ex-warehouse prices for n-butanol ranged from 8,500 to 8,600 yuan/ton. Market prices remained high. Raw material propylene prices consolidated at high levels, providing cost support for n-butanol prices. However, downstream buyers engaged in cautious procurement driven by rigid demand and showed some resistance to high prices. Market inquiries and transaction volumes were moderate.

Acrylic Acid Market: Negotiation intentions for acrylic acid in East China were in the range of 8,350–8,450 yuan/ton, flat compared to the previous business day. On the cost side, propylene prices consolidated, keeping the domestic acrylic acid market trading sideways. Regarding demand, downstream sentiment to chase price increases was low; buyers replenished stocks based on rigid needs, leaving room for negotiation on actual transactions. The transaction price center fluctuated within its range.

Ethyl Acrylate Market: Negotiations for ethyl acrylate in East China were in the range of 10,900–11,000 yuan/ton. Today, the ethyl acrylate market fluctuated and consolidated. Raw material markets remained largely stable with minor movements, resulting in limited changes to cost factors. Ethyl acrylate producers and holders provided flexible offers. Active purchasing from downstream sectors such as textile auxiliaries and leather auxiliaries was limited. Supported by costs, most transactions were negotiated on an order-by-order basis, with the trading price center trending slightly upward from the lower end.

Methyl Acrylate Market: Today, quotes for methyl acrylate in East China ranged from 10,200 to 10,300 yuan/ton. The methyl acrylate market fluctuated and consolidated. Raw material markets remained largely stable with minor movements, resulting in limited changes to cost factors. Methyl acrylate producers and holders provided flexible offers. Active purchasing from downstream sectors was limited. Supported by costs, most transactions were negotiated on an order-by-order basis, with the trading price center trending slightly upward from the lower end.

Table 2: Domestic Butyl Acrylate Capacity Utilization Trends (Unit: %)