A wait-and-see sentiment prevails, with butyl acrylate trading prices consolidating within a narrow range.

1. Today's Summary

1. The market center for butyl acrylate in East China remained stable today, with prices at 9,550 RMB/ton.
2. Butyl acrylate capacity utilization was 59.61%, unchanged from the previous business day.

Table 1: Summary of Domestic Butyl Acrylate Prices (Unit: RMB/ton)

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Based on the East China market, the closing price for butyl acrylate today was 9,550 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous business day. Propylene, a key upstream raw material, traded within a range, while the decline in n-butanol prices narrowed. Acrylic acid prices remained largely stable with minor fluctuations. Cost pressure on butyl acrylate producers was moderate. Holders quoted prices in line with market trends, and low-price offers decreased. Some downstream users of acrylic emulsions and tape master rolls followed up with inquiries based on rigid demand. With the holiday approaching, wait-and-see sentiment was strong, and the overall market transaction center moved sideways within a range.

3. Production Dynamics

Today, domestic butyl acrylate capacity utilization stood at 59.61%, unchanged from the previous business day.

4. Price Forecast

Raw material markets are expected to continue trading weakly with volatility. Butyl acrylate holders will sell according to market conditions, while end-users remain cautious about purchasing. It is anticipated that butyl acrylate prices will primarily consolidate after the holiday resumes.

5. Related Products

n-Butanol Market: Reference ex-warehouse prices for n-butanol in Jiangsu were 8,350–8,400 RMB/ton. The market center leaned toward the lower end. Wait-and-see sentiment increased due to the approaching holiday. Downstream operators acted cautiously, making purchases only when prices dropped to meet rigid demand. Market inquiries and transactions were generally average.

Acrylic Acid Market: Negotiation intentions for acrylic acid in East China were 7,800–7,900 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous business day. Influenced by the National Day holiday, the domestic acrylic acid market maintained a stable trend. On the supply side, factories and traders had little intention to adjust prices, offering quotes steadily. Most participants adopted a wait-and-see attitude. Downstream follow-up demand was limited, resulting in few transactions, and the actual transaction price center showed no significant fluctuation.

Ethyl Acrylate Market: Negotiations for ethyl acrylate in East China ranged from 10,900 to 11,000 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous business day. The ethyl acrylate market operated weakly and stably today. Raw materials remained largely stable with minor movements, leading to limited changes in costs. Ethyl acrylate factories and holders quoted flexibly. Some downstream users, such as those in textile auxiliaries and leather auxiliaries, entered the market to purchase based on rigid demand. Transactions were mostly order-based negotiations, and the market transaction center remained temporarily stable within a range.

Methyl Acrylate Market: Quotes for methyl acrylate in East China were around 9,900–10,100 RMB/ton today, unchanged from the previous business day. The methyl acrylate market consolidated within a range. Regarding raw materials, methanol prices declined slightly, narrowing cost support. Factories and holders quoted flexibly, while downstream factories purchased according to need. Transactions were mainly small orders driven by rigid demand, and the actual negotiation center consolidated within a range.

Table 2: Domestic Butyl Acrylate Data Overview (Unit: 10,000 tons)

Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Note:
1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%.
2. ↗↘ indicates narrow-range fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 0–3%.