With costs trending upward across a broad range, the acrylic acid market is under pressure but remains stable.

1. Daily Summary

① Acrylic acid prices in East China stood at 7,850 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous trading day.

② The average capacity utilization rate of the domestic acrylic acid industry was 73.2% today, flat compared to the previous trading day.

2. Spot Market Overview

Table 1: Domestic Acrylic Acid Price Summary (Unit: RMB/ton)

Data Source: Chempricehub

Today, the price of acrylic acid in East China remained stable at 7,850 RMB/ton compared to the previous trading day. The market operated sideways. While raw material costs rose significantly, they have not yet provided effective support for acrylic acid prices. Producers and traders adjusted their quotes flexibly according to market conditions. Trading activity within the market was subdued, with downstream buyers primarily consuming contract inventories and slowing down procurement pace. Transaction volumes were limited, and there was no significant shift in the center of gravity for actual transaction prices.

3. Production Dynamics

The capacity utilization rate for acrylic acid today was 73.2%, unchanged from the previous trading day. Profit margins for acrylic acid in East China dropped by 195.25 RMB/ton from the previous day, reaching -108 RMB/ton.

4. Price Forecast

The acrylic acid market is expected to maintain a range-bound upward trend tomorrow. Continuous growth in cost prices is beginning to provide support for acrylic acid, with producers and traders showing a clear willingness to hold prices steady through firm quotations. Downstream inventory levels are limited, prompting some buyers to replenish based on rigid demand. However, overall market sentiment remains calm, and actual transactions are expected to continue being negotiated individually within a slightly stronger range. In summary, the short-term acrylic acid market may exhibit a slight upward trend due to cost-side support.

5. Related Products

Propylene: Today, the mainstream closing reference price for propylene in the Shandong market was 9,700–9,870 RMB/ton, with an average price of 9,785 RMB/ton, up 335 RMB/ton from the previous trading day. Tightened external supply in certain areas, combined with low enterprise inventories, kept offers firm. Overall downstream follow-up was decent, with some actual orders involving premiums, driving the center of gravity for transactions higher.

Butyl Acrylate: As of press time, the negotiation price for butyl acrylate in East China ranged from 9,400 to 9,600 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous trading day. The butyl acrylate market traded within a consolidation range today. Raw material n-butanol continued its narrow decline, reducing production costs for butyl acrylate. Some holders adjusted their quotes flexibly to facilitate sales, while downstream factories producing tape master rolls and acrylic emulsions remained cautious and watchful, leading to prudent purchasing. Most transactions were negotiated individually, keeping the market's trading center of gravity within a consolidating range.

6. Data Calendar

Table 4: Domestic Acrylic Acid Data Overview

Data Source: Chempricehub
Remarks:

1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%.
2. ↗↘ indicates narrow fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 0-3%.