Weekly Data Statistics on China's Acrylonitrile Production and Capacity Utilization Rate (October 16–22, 2026)

I. Qualitative Analysis of Sample Production Volume and Capacity Utilization Rate Trends

During this week (October 16–22, 2026), the total production volume of acrylonitrile plants in China was 86,700 tons, a week-on-week increase of 100 tons. The weekly capacity utilization rate stood at 72.60%, an improvement of 0.11 percentage points compared to the previous week. During the period, Zhejiang Petrochemical maintained a load below 70%.

Weekly Data Comparison of Sample Production Volume and Capacity Utilization Rate for Chinese Acrylonitrile Plants (Unit: 10,000 tons, %)

Source: Chempricehub Information

II. Forecast Analysis of Sample Production Volume and Capacity Utilization Rate Trends

For next week, the sample weekly production volume of Chinese acrylonitrile plants is projected to remain around 86,700 tons, with the capacity utilization rate expected to stay near 72.6%. These figures are likely to maintain stability compared to the current period, as there will be no significant changes in unit operating rates in the short term.

III. Comparison of Sample Production Volume/Capacity Utilization Rate Trends with Product Prices

As of this week, there were minimal changes in the sample weekly production volume and operating rates of Chinese acrylonitrile plants. Consequently, acrylonitrile prices declined again due to loose supply conditions.

Sample Description: The acrylonitrile production volume and capacity utilization rates compiled by Chempricehub Information represent the total output of all acrylonitrile production enterprises in China. The sample covers 20 domestic acrylonitrile plants, achieving a 100% coverage rate.

Term Definitions:

• Production Volume: Generally refers to the quantity of goods meeting relevant standards actually produced by manufacturing enterprises over a specific period. This concept does not refer to commodity count but rather to weight or volume under specific measurement units (i.e., actual output).
• Capacity Utilization Rate: Refers to the degree of enterprise capacity usage, also known as operating load. It is typically calculated as the ratio of product output or raw material processing volume to effective capacity. (At the end of each year, Chempricehub excludes capacities that have been shut down continuously for two calendar years or more from effective capacity, classifying them as "zombie capacity," which is not included in the base for calculating capacity utilization rates.)
• Statistical Scope: The statistical period for Chempricehub Information's acrylonitrile production volume and capacity utilization data runs from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week. Data is released at 17:00 on Thursdays (business days).