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I. Daily Summary

1. Today, the East China butyl acrylate market maintained a high-level consolidation trend, with prices in East China settling at 10,250 RMB/ton.
2. The capacity utilization rate for butyl acrylate was 59.94%, unchanged from the previous day.

Table 1: Domestic Butyl Acrylate Price Summary (Unit: RMB/ton)

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Based on the East China market as the benchmark, today's closing price for butyl acrylate was 10,250 RMB/ton, flat compared to the previous working day. Upstream raw materials n-butanol and acrylic acid prices remained stable at high levels. However, cost pressure on butyl acrylate remains significant. Under this high-cost pressure, holders continued to offer prices at elevated levels. Downstream customers gradually initiated inquiries and replenished stocks based on rigid demand, but transactions at high prices were limited. Overall, the market center of gravity maintained a high-level consolidation trend today.

III. Production Dynamics

Today, the domestic capacity utilization rate for butyl acrylate was 59.94%, unchanged from the previous day.

IV. Price Forecast

Raw material n-butanol and acrylic acid prices are fluctuating at high levels, maintaining significant cost pressure on butyl acrylate. While downstream rigid demand persists, resistance to high prices is evident. Therefore, the short-term domestic butyl acrylate market is expected to experience slight downward fluctuations within a narrow range.

V. Related Products

n-Butanol Market: Reference ex-factory prices for n-butanol in Jiangsu were 8,800–8,900 RMB/ton. Market prices remained sideways, with increased wait-and-see sentiment. Although upstream propylene prices declined, high cost pressures supported market prices at elevated levels. Downstream operators remained cautious, resulting in average inquiry and transaction activity.

Acrylic Acid Market: Negotiated prices for acrylic acid in East China were 8,800–9,000 RMB/ton, flat compared to the previous working day. On the cost side, propylene prices rebounded after an initial surge and remained firm at high levels, keeping domestic acrylic acid prices in high-level consolidation. Regarding demand, downstream procurement pace slowed, with transactions remaining modest and dominated by small orders. There is room for negotiation on actual deals, and the overall transaction price center has shifted slightly upward.

Ethyl Acrylate Market: Negotiated prices for ethyl acrylate in East China were 10,800–10,900 RMB/ton, flat compared to the previous working day. The ethyl acrylate market maintained high-level consolidation today. On the raw material side, ethanol prices fluctuated within a range while propylene remained high, providing cost support. Ethyl acrylate plants and holders offered flexible quotes that remained firm at high levels. Downstream customers gradually followed up with rigid demand, keeping the trading center of gravity stable within the current range.

Methyl Acrylate Market: Quotes for methyl acrylate in East China were around 10,200–10,400 RMB/ton, flat compared to the previous working day. The methyl acrylate market maintained high-level consolidation today. From the raw material perspective, methanol and acrylic acid prices remained stable at high levels, providing steady cost support. Methyl acrylate plants and holders maintained high offers according to market trends. However, overall purchasing from downstream factories was limited, and some holders cautiously reduced margins to facilitate shipments. Trading was primarily driven by rigid demand, keeping the transaction center of gravity in high-level consolidation.

Table 2: Domestic Butyl Acrylate Data Overview (Unit: 10,000 tons)

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Notes:

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