Weekly Data Statistics on Production Profit of Acrylic Emulsion in China (October 1–8, 2026)

As of October 8, 2026, the theoretical production gross margin for pure acrylic emulsion stood at 647.5 RMB/ton this week, representing a week-on-week increase of 180 RMB/ton or 35.50%. In contrast, the theoretical production gross margin for styrene-acrylic emulsion was -556 RMB/ton, reflecting a week-on-week decline of 167.2 RMB/ton or 43%. This deterioration in profitability is primarily attributed to post-holiday price increases in key raw materials: butyl acrylate continued its upward trend, while styrene prices surged rapidly, placing significant pressure on styrene-acrylic emulsion producers and reducing their profit margins.

Sample Description:
On the data release date, Chempricehub monitors theoretical costs and profits based on statistics for pure acrylic and styrene-acrylic emulsion prices, as well as listed raw material prices.

Definitions:

• Cost: Production cost refers to the sum of direct expenses, direct labor, and indirect manufacturing overhead incurred by an enterprise to produce a specific type and quantity of products. For acrylic emulsions, production cost is calculated theoretically based on three major raw materials: butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate (MMA), and styrene.
• Profit: Production profit is calculated using the market prices of pure acrylic and styrene-acrylic emulsions as the baseline. It is defined as the emulsion price minus total production costs and additional fees (excluding financial expenses).

Statistical Scope:
The statistical period covers from last Friday to this Thursday. Profit comparisons are made between this Thursday’s data and last Thursday’s data. Chempricehub’s acrylic emulsion profit data consists of first-hand statistics, released between 15:00 and 17:00 on Thursdays during working days.