① Acrylic acid price in East China was 8,900 RMB/ton, up 200 RMB/ton from the previous working day.
② The average capacity utilization rate of the domestic acrylic acid industry today was 65.15%, unchanged from the previous day.
Table 1: Domestic Acrylic Acid Price Summary (Unit: RMB/ton)
| Market | Specification | Oct 30 | Nov 2 | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North China | Standard Acid | 8,500 - 8,700 | 8,700-8,800 | +200 / +100 | Acceptance delivery |
| East China | Standard Acid | 8,600 - 8,800 | 8,800-9,000 | +200 / +200 | Acceptance delivery |
| South China | Standard Acid | 8,900 - 9,100 | 9,200-9,400 | +300 / +300 | Cash delivery |
| Key Upstream | |||||
| Shandong | Propylene | 11,925 | 11,750 | -175 | Ex-factory pickup |
| East China | Propylene | 11,725 | 11,675 | -50 | Ex-factory pickup |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Today, the acrylic acid price in East China stood at 8,900 RMB/ton, an increase of 200 RMB/ton compared to the previous working day. Raw material propylene prices adjusted within a range, continuing to provide support for acrylic acid prices. Factories and traders maintained firm asking prices today. Market sentiment remained flat with average transaction volumes; downstream follow-up pace slowed, but actual transaction centers shifted upward through negotiation.
The average capacity utilization rate of the acrylic acid industry today was 65.15%, remaining unchanged from the previous day. Profit margins for acrylic acid in East China were -389 RMB/ton, an improvement of 335.5 RMB/ton from the previous day.
Propylene costs surged rapidly before retreating but remain firmly high, maintaining cost-side support. Factories and inventory holders are maintaining firm asking prices. Market trading atmosphere is relatively thin, with downstream transactions dominated by small orders and overall activity being moderate. The acrylic acid market is expected to maintain a strong range-bound trend today.
Propylene: Today, the mainstream closing reference price for the Shandong propylene market was 11,700-11,800 RMB/ton, with an average of 11,750 RMB/ton, down 175 RMB/ton from the previous working day. Market wait-and-see sentiment is strong, with most downstream buyers maintaining cautious procurement. Suppliers still face shipment pressure, continuing to offer narrow discounts on quotes, while intra-market trading has not shown significant improvement.
Butyl Acrylate: Negotiated prices for the East China butyl acrylate market were 10,200-10,300 RMB/ton, up 150 RMB/ton from the previous working day. Butyl acrylate prices continued to rise today. Raw material propylene prices consolidated at high levels, n-butanol market prices fluctuated upward, and acrylic acid prices followed suit. Strong cost support persists for butyl acrylate, leading inventory holders to raise quotes amid fluctuations. Downstream tape master roll manufacturers and acrylic emulsion factories conducted small-scale rigid-demand purchases, keeping the market transaction center on an upward trend.
Table 4: Domestic Acrylic Acid Data Overview
| Data Item | Release Date | Previous Period Data | Current Trend Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic Acid Industry Operating Rate | Thursday 17:00 PM | 1.80% | ↗ |
| Butyl Acrylate Industry Operating Rate | Thursday 17:00 PM | -0.09% | ↗ |
| Acrylic Emulsion Industry Operating Rate | Thursday 17:00 PM | -1.04% | ↗ |
| Tape Master Roll Industry Operating Rate | Thursday 17:00 PM | 0.84% | ↗ |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
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