Prompt

I. Today's Summary

1. The price center of the butyl acrylate market in East China continued to rise today, reaching 10,250 yuan/ton.
2. The capacity utilization rate for butyl acrylate stood at 55.56%, unchanged from the previous day.

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

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Based on the East China market, the closing price for butyl acrylate was 10,250 yuan/ton today, an increase of 150 yuan/ton compared to the previous working day. Upstream raw materials, including n-butanol and acrylic acid, continued to trend upward, placing significant cost pressure on butyl acrylate production. Under this high-cost environment, holders maintained upward offers, while downstream customers gradually followed up with inquiries and restocking based on rigid demand. Consequently, prices continued to rise, with the overall market price center trending higher at elevated levels.

III. Production Dynamics

Today, the domestic capacity utilization rate for butyl acrylate was 55.56%, remaining flat compared to the previous day.

IV. Price Forecast

With upstream raw materials n-butanol and acrylic acid continuing to rise, strong cost support persists. Downstream demand remains driven by rigid needs, pushing transaction centers higher. It is expected that the domestic butyl acrylate market will remain firm at high levels in the short term.

V. Related Products Overview

n-Butanol Market:
Reference ex-factory prices for n-butanol in Jiangsu ranged from 8,800 to 8,900 yuan/ton. Market prices have risen consecutively. Although the upstream raw material propylene declined slightly, it remains at a high level, providing cost support that keeps n-butanol prices elevated. However, downstream operators are cautious, resulting in average inquiry and transaction activity.

Acrylic Acid Market:
Negotiated prices for acrylic acid in East China were between 8,800 and 9,000 yuan/ton, an increase of 300 yuan/ton from the previous working day. On the cost side, propylene prices surged before pulling back, maintaining strength at high levels, which drove a broad-based rise in domestic acrylic acid prices. Regarding demand, downstream purchasing pace slowed, with transactions remaining mediocre and dominated by small orders. While there is room for negotiation on actual deals, the transaction price center has shifted upward.

Ethyl Acrylate Market:
Negotiated prices for ethyl acrylate in East China were between 10,800 and 10,900 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous working day. The ethyl acrylate market adjusted within a high range today. On the raw material side, ethanol prices consolidated within their range, while propylene remained high, providing cost support. Producers and holders offered flexibly but maintained firm high-level quotes. Downstream customers gradually followed up with rigid demand purchases, keeping the transaction center stable within the current range.

Methyl Acrylate Market:
Quoted prices for methyl acrylate in East China were approximately 10,200 to 10,400 yuan/ton, an increase of 100 yuan/ton from the previous working day. The methyl acrylate market continued its upward trend today. Looking at raw materials, methanol and acrylic acid prices fluctuated upwards, strengthening cost support. Methyl acrylate producers and holders adjusted quotes according to market trends, leading to gradual price increases. However, overall purchasing by downstream factories remained limited. Some holders cautiously reduced margins to facilitate sales. Transactions were primarily driven by rigid demand, with the transaction center continuing to rise.

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

Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Notes:
1. ↓↑ indicates significant volatility, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%.
2. ↗↘ indicates narrow-range fluctuations, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 0–3%.