Feedstock propylene prices edged lower within a narrow range, while acrylic acid prices continued their downward trend.

1. Today's Summary

① Acrylic acid prices in East China stood at 8,400 yuan/ton, a decrease of 150 yuan/ton from the previous trading day.
② The average capacity utilization rate for the domestic acrylic acid industry today was 65.39%, remaining flat compared to the previous day.

2. Spot Market Overview

Table 1: Domestic Acrylic Acid Price Summary (Unit: Yuan/Ton)

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Today, the price of acrylic acid in East China was 8,400 yuan/ton, down 150 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The raw material propylene traded weakly within its range, weakening its support for acrylic acid prices. Manufacturers and holders adjusted their offers according to market conditions. Market sentiment remained flat with average transaction volumes; downstream follow-up pace slowed, and the focus of actual transactions shifted downward.

3. Production Dynamics

The average capacity utilization rate for the acrylic acid industry today was 65.39%, remaining flat compared to the previous day. Profit margins for acrylic acid in East China were 52 yuan/ton, a decrease of 150 yuan/ton from the previous day.

4. Price Forecast

Propylene costs are consolidating, providing cost-side support that helps stabilize acrylic acid prices. Factories and holders continue to adjust offers based on market trends. Overall market trading activity remains subdued, with downstream transactions primarily consisting of small orders. Actual transaction prices continue to trend lower. It is expected that the acrylic acid market will trade sideways next week.

5. Related Products Status

Propylene: Today, the market price of propylene in Shandong continued its downward trend. The mainstream closing reference price was 10,200-10,400 yuan/ton, with an average price of 10,300 yuan/ton, down 125 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. Although international oil prices rebounded slightly, overall market sentiment remained weak, and enterprises continued to offer discounts to move inventory. Downstream factories followed up with rigid demand at lower prices, dragging the focus of actual transactions further down.

Butyl Acrylate: Negotiated prices for butyl acrylate in East China were 9,400-9,500 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The butyl acrylate market trended downward today. Raw material markets fluctuated weaker, slightly alleviating cost pressures on butyl acrylate. Suppliers actively released volume to sell inventory, while downstream users negotiated for better prices. Market transactions were dominated by small-volume rigid demand, with the negotiation focus trending downward.

6. Data Calendar

Table 4: Domestic Acrylic Acid Data Overview

Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Remarks:

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