Supply-demand dynamics are causing the trading center of butyl acrylate to rise slightly within a narrow range.

I. Daily Summary

1. Today, the market center for butyl acrylate in East China rose slightly. The East China market price stood at 9,550 yuan/ton.
2. The capacity utilization rate for butyl acrylate was 59.61%, remaining flat compared to the previous working day.

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

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Based on the East China market, today’s closing price for butyl acrylate was 9,550 yuan/ton, an increase of 50 yuan/ton from the previous working day. Propylene prices fluctuated regionally, while the raw material n-butanol continued to decline amidst volatility. Another key raw material, acrylic acid, remained largely stable with minor fluctuations. Consequently, cost pressure on butyl acrylate eased. Holders quoted prices according to market trends, leading to a reduction in low-price offers. Downstream users of acrylic emulsions and tape master rolls showed some inquiries driven by rigid demand, resulting in a cautious wait-and-see sentiment across the market. Overall, the transaction center shifted slightly upward.

III. Production Dynamics

Today, the domestic capacity utilization rate for butyl acrylate was 59.61%, unchanged from the previous working day.

IV. Price Forecast

Raw materials are expected to continue trending weakly with volatility. Butyl acrylate holders will likely sell based on prevailing market conditions, while end-users remain cautious about entering the market. Therefore, butyl acrylate prices are projected to remain consolidated on the next working day.

V. Related Products

n-Butanol Market: Reference ex-factory prices for n-butanol in Jiangsu were 8,400–8,400 yuan/ton. The market center trended towards the lower end, with increased wait-and-see sentiment. Supply was limited, and downstream buyers operated cautiously, primarily purchasing rigid demand items at lower prices. Inquiries and transactions were generally moderate.

Acrylic Acid Market: Negotiation intentions for acrylic acid in East China were 7,800–7,900 yuan/ton, flat compared to the previous working day. The domestic acrylic acid market maintained a stable trend. On the supply side, factories and traders demonstrated strong willingness to hold prices, offering stable quotes. Trading activity was subdued, with limited follow-up demand from downstream users and few transactions. The actual transaction price center showed no significant fluctuation.

Ethyl Acrylate Market: Negotiations for ethyl acrylate in East China were 10,900–11,000 yuan/ton, flat compared to the previous working day. The ethyl acrylate market experienced weak stability and consolidation. Raw material costs remained largely stable with minor changes, limiting cost-side fluctuations. Factories and holders provided flexible quotes. Some downstream users, such as those in textile auxiliaries and leather auxiliaries, made purchases based on rigid demand. Transactions were mostly negotiated on a per-order basis, keeping the trading center within a stable range.

Methyl Acrylate Market: Quotes for methyl acrylate in East China were approximately 9,900–10,100 yuan/ton, flat compared to the previous working day. The methyl acrylate market remained temporarily stable within its range. Regarding raw materials, methanol prices continued to trend slightly weaker, providing general support to costs. Factories and holders offered flexible quotes, while downstream factories purchased according to needs. Trading was dominated by small orders, with the actual transaction center maintaining weak stability.

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