This week (August 21–27, 2026), total production at Chinese acrylonitrile plants was 79,400 tons, an increase of 4,300 tons week-on-week. The weekly capacity utilization rate stood at 68.05%, up 3.72 percentage points week-on-week. During the week, both the Shandong Haijiang and Tianchen Qixiang units were restarted.
Comparison of weekly sample production and capacity utilization data for Chinese acrylonitrile plants (Unit: 10,000 tons, %)
| Item | Aug 27 | Aug 20 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 7.94 | 7.51 | 0.43 |
| Capacity utilization | 68.05 | 64.33 | 3.72 |
Source: Chempricehub
Next week, the sample weekly production of Chinese acrylonitrile plants is expected to be around 83,000 tons, and the capacity utilization rate is expected to be approximately 71.2%. These figures may increase compared with the current period, as units at Sierbang and Jinfa are planned to be restarted.
As of this week, sample weekly production and operating rates at Chinese acrylonitrile plants have increased. Amid the rising supply trend, acrylonitrile prices declined with fluctuations.
Sample Notes: The acrylonitrile production and capacity utilization data compiled by Chempricehub are the total values for all Chinese acrylonitrile producers, covering 19 domestic acrylonitrile plants and representing 100% sample coverage.
Glossary:
Production: Generally refers to the quantity of products actually produced by a manufacturing enterprise during a certain period that meet relevant standards. This refers to actual output rather than sales volume, expressed in terms of the weight or volume of goods under a given measurement system.
Capacity utilization: Refers to the degree to which a plant's capacity is utilized, also known as operating load. It is generally calculated as the ratio of product output or raw material processed to effective capacity. At the end of each year, Chempricehub excludes capacity that has been continuously shut down for two or more calendar years from effective capacity, classifying it as zombie capacity, which is not used as the base for calculating capacity utilization.
Statistical Scope: The statistical period for Chempricehub’s acrylonitrile production and capacity utilization data runs from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week, and the data are released at 17:00 every Thursday.
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