Weekly Production Profit Statistics for Acrylic Emulsion in China (October 16–22, 2026)

As of October 22, 2026, the theoretical gross margin for pure acrylic emulsion production this week stood at CNY 774.5 per ton, representing a week-over-week increase of CNY 104.5 per ton, or 15.60%. Meanwhile, the theoretical gross margin for styrene-acrylic (BA-ST) emulsion production was -CNY 207.6 per ton, a week-over-week improvement of CNY 77.3 per ton, or 27.13%. This slight recovery in profitability was primarily driven by the downward trend in butyl acrylate prices and the fluctuating movement of styrene prices (initial decline followed by a rise), while emulsion selling prices remained stable.

Sample Description:
The data reflects theoretical cost and profit monitoring based on Chempricehub’s recorded prices for pure acrylic and styrene-acrylic emulsions, as well as listed raw material prices, collected on the data release date.

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, the production cost is calculated theoretically based on the three primary raw materials: butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate (MMA), and styrene.
• Profit: The production profit is calculated using the market prices of pure acrylic and styrene-acrylic emulsions as benchmarks. It is defined as the emulsion price minus total costs and additional fees (excluding financial expenses).

Statistical Methodology:
The statistical period covers last Friday through this Thursday, comparing profit data from this Thursday against that of last Thursday. Chempricehub’s acrylic emulsion profit data is first-hand statistical information, released between 15:00 and 17:00 on Thursdays during working days.