I. Daily Summary
- Today, the East China butyl acrylate market maintained a firm upward trend, with prices reaching 10,000 RMB/ton.
- The capacity utilization rate for butyl acrylate stood at 56.79%, unchanged from the previous working day.
Table 1: Domestic Butyl Acrylate Price Summary (Unit: RMB/ton)
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Taking the East China market as the benchmark, today's closing price for butyl acrylate was 10,000 RMB/ton, an increase of 100 RMB/ton compared to the previous working day. Upstream propylene prices remained high and consolidated within a range, while raw material n-butanol showed stable fluctuations. Consequently, cost pressures on butyl acrylate persist. Holders maintain firm high-price offers, with prices continually breaking through new highs. However, downstream factories are cautious about chasing higher prices, primarily consuming existing inventory and placing only limited orders based on rigid demand. Overall, market transaction focus remains firmly at high levels.
III. Production Dynamics
Today, the domestic capacity utilization rate for butyl acrylate is 56.79%, flat compared to the previous working day.
IV. Price Forecast
The butyl acrylate market is currently running firmly at high levels. While raw material n-butanol shows minor fluctuations, cost-side pressure remains high. Supported by steady supply and continued rigid demand from downstream sectors, the butyl acrylate market is expected to likely maintain its firm performance at high levels tomorrow.
V. Related Products Overview
- n-Butanol Market: In Jiangsu, n-butanol prices are referenced at 8,800–8,800 RMB/ton (ex-factory). The market is consolidating sideways. Propylene feedstock prices remain high, and supply is limited. Inquiry and transaction volumes are healthy, though the trading center leans toward the lower end of the price range.
- Acrylic Acid Market: East China acrylic acid prices are negotiated between 8,300–8,400 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous working day. The domestic acrylic acid market maintains a firm pattern at high levels. Producers and holders adjust offers according to market trends. Downstream buyers are cautious regarding current high prices, resulting in limited willingness to take delivery. Procurement pace has slowed compared to earlier periods, with purchases mainly consisting of small-volume orders to replenish rigid demand needs. Negotiated transaction centers remain temporarily stable.
- Ethyl Acrylate Market: East China ethyl acrylate prices are negotiated between 10,900–11,000 RMB/ton, up 50 RMB/ton from the previous working day. The ethyl acrylate market is trending upwards amid fluctuations. Raw material prices remain firm at high levels, providing support from the supply side. Ethyl acrylate producers and holders are actively maintaining market strength. Some downstream applications, such as textile auxiliaries and leather auxiliaries, are following up with rigid demand orders. The market transaction center continues to hold firm at high levels.
- Methyl Acrylate Market: East China methyl acrylate quotes are around 9,900–10,000 RMB/ton, up 50 RMB/ton from the previous working day. The methyl acrylate market is running firmly at high levels. On the raw material front, methanol prices are consolidating at high levels, while acrylic acid prices remain temporarily stable within their range. Cost-side support remains high, and supply-side factors provide positive backing. Producers and holders maintain high-price offers. Downstream factories are following up with limited rigid demand orders, partly digesting contract obligations. The negotiated transaction center for actual deals remains firm at high levels.
Table 2: Domestic Butyl Acrylate Data Overview (Unit: 10,000 tons)
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Notes:
1. ↓↑ indicates significant volatility, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%.
2. ↗↘ indicates narrow-range volatility, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 0–3%.
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