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Acrylic acid weekly average profit falls to -525 yuan/ton, down 63.17% week-on-week as costs rise 4.56%

Published on 2026-10-29

During the current period (October 23–29, 2026), Chempricehub statistical data shows that as of October 29, 2026, the weekly average profit for acrylic acid was -525 yuan/ton, a week-on-week decrease of 63.17%. The cost of acrylic acid was 8,785 yuan/ton, a week-on-week increase of 4.56%.

Table: Weekly Cost and Profit Comparison for Chinese Acrylic Acid Samples
Unit: Yuan/Ton

Item Previous Period Current Period Change Value Change Rate
Acrylic Acid Profit -321.75 -525 -203.25 -63.17%
Acrylic Acid Cost 8,401.75 8,785.15 383.4 4.56%

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Sample Description: On the data release date, Chempricehub Information conducts theoretical cost and profit monitoring based on the sampled acrylic acid prices.

Definitions:
Cost: Production cost is the sum of direct expenses, direct labor, and indirect manufacturing overhead incurred by an enterprise to produce a specific type and quantity of products. The production cost of acrylic acid refers to the theoretical production cost derived from the raw material (propylene).
Profit: The production profit of acrylic acid is calculated based on petrochemical enterprise prices, defined as the market price minus total costs and additional fees (excluding financial expenses).

Statistical Scope: The statistical period runs from last Friday to this Thursday, comparing profit data from this Thursday against last Thursday. Chempricehub Information’s acrylic acid product profit figures are primary statistical data, released between 15:00 and 17:00 on Thursdays during working days.

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  • James Morrison 2026-10-30 10:01
    Acrylic acid margins are deeply negative at -525 yuan/ton as feedstock costs surge 4.56%. This squeeze on profitability suggests weak downstream demand cannot absorb rising production expenses, potentially forcing capaci..
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