Intensified supply-demand dynamics continue to drive down acrylic acid market prices.

1. Today's Summary

① Acrylic acid price in East China is 7,950 RMB/ton, down 50 RMB/ton from the previous working day.

② The average capacity utilization rate of the domestic acrylic acid industry today is 73.2%, unchanged from the previous working day.

2. Spot Market Overview

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

Data Source: Chempricehub

Today, the acrylic acid price in East China stood at 7,950 RMB/ton, a decrease of 50 RMB/ton compared to the previous working day. The market continued its downward trend. Raw material costs kept declining, relieving pressure on the cost side. Factories and traders mostly adjusted their offers according to market conditions. Trading sentiment within the market was flat; downstream procurement pace slowed, resulting in weak transactions. Some inquiries focused on low-price small orders, causing the actual transaction price center to shift lower.

3. Production Dynamics

Today, the capacity utilization rate for acrylic acid was 73.2%, remaining unchanged from the previous working day. The profit margin for acrylic acid in East China was 187.25 RMB/ton, an increase of 92 RMB/ton from the previous day.

4. Price Forecast

The acrylic acid market is expected to continue its downward trajectory tomorrow. Cost-side pressure remains limited, with factories and traders adjusting their offers flexibly based on market conditions. Downstream users are primarily focusing on digesting contract inventory, leading to weak transactions. While some small restocking orders exist, trading sentiment remains generally quiet, and actual deals are expected to drive prices further down. Overall, short-term supply-demand competition is intensifying, suggesting that the acrylic acid market may move sideways with a weakly stable trend.

5. Related Product Status

Propylene: Today, propylene prices in Shandong dropped significantly. The mainstream closing reference range was 9,300–9,450 RMB/ton, with an average price of 9,375 RMB/ton, down 200 RMB/ton from the previous working day. A clear decline in international oil prices, combined with increased local supply, weighed on traders' sentiment. Enterprises faced sustained shipment pressure, offering substantial discounts. Downstream users followed demand-based purchasing, causing the weight of actual transactions to shift downward simultaneously.

Butyl Acrylate: The negotiated price for butyl acrylate in East China was 9,700–9,800 RMB/ton, down 50 RMB/ton from the previous working day. Today, butyl acrylate prices experienced a narrow decline. Although the raw material n-butanol fell weakly, cost pressures on butyl acrylate remain present. Some holders adjusted offers flexibly to sell inventory, leading to minor price reductions. Downstream tape master roll and acrylic emulsion manufacturers remained cautious and wait-and-see, showing prudence in market entry. Transactions were mainly based on real negotiations, with the market trading center shifting slightly downward.

6. Data Calendar

Table 4: Domestic Acrylic Acid Data Overview

Data Source: Chempricehub
Remarks:

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