High Cost Base Provides Support, Prices Remain Firm (September 15, 2026)

I. Today's Summary

1. The East China butyl acrylate market maintained a firm upward trend today, with the regional price reaching 9,900 RMB/ton.
2. Butyl acrylate capacity utilization stood at 56.79%, an increase of 0.97 percentage points from the previous working day.

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

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Based on the East China market, the closing price for butyl acrylate was 9,900 RMB/ton today, marking a 50 RMB/ton increase from the previous working day. Upstream propylene prices continued to fluctuate upwards, while raw material n-butanol remained in a range-bound consolidation pattern. Cost pressures on butyl acrylate remain significant. Sellers held onto high offers firmly, and high-priced inventory became more prevalent in the market. However, downstream factories were cautious about chasing highs, primarily consuming existing stockpiles and placing only limited orders based on rigid demand. Consequently, the overall trading center shifted slightly higher in a volatile manner.

III. Production Dynamics

Today, domestic butyl acrylate capacity utilization was 56.79%, up by 0.97 percentage points from the previous working day.

IV. Price Forecast

The butyl acrylate market rose firmly today. Raw material n-butanol is consolidating within a range, keeping cost pressures significant. With downstream rigid demand providing support and supply conditions remaining favorable, it is highly probable that butyl acrylate prices will continue to hold firm at high levels tomorrow.

V. Related Products Overview

n-Butanol Market: In Jiangsu, ex-factory reference prices for n-butanol ranged from 8,800 to 8,800 RMB/ton. The market remained flat with sideways consolidation. Rising propylene prices strengthened cost-side support. Supply was limited, but buyers resisted high offers, causing the trading center to lean towards the lower end of the range.

Acrylic Acid Market: Negotiation intentions for acrylic acid in East China ranged from 8,300 to 8,400 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous working day. The domestic acrylic acid market held firm at high levels today. Producers and traders adjusted their offers according to market trends. Downstream sentiment remained cautious, with general acceptance of high-priced goods being low. Procurement pace slowed as buyers mostly followed rigid demand with small-lot purchases. Actual transaction negotiations remained stable, though the overall trading atmosphere was somewhat quiet.

Ethyl Acrylate Market: Negotiations for ethyl acrylate in East China ranged from 10,850 to 10,950 RMB/ton, up by 50 RMB/ton from the previous working day. The ethyl acrylate market fluctuated at high levels today. Raw material prices remained firm at high levels, and supply-side factors provided continued support. Ethyl acrylate producers and traders actively maintained market stability. Some downstream sectors, such as textile auxiliaries and leather auxiliaries, placed orders based on rigid demand, keeping the trading center firm at high levels.

Methyl Acrylate Market: Quotations for methyl acrylate in East China ranged around 9,850 to 9,950 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous working day. The methyl acrylate market held firm at high levels today. On the raw material side, methanol prices consolidated at high levels, and acrylic acid fluctuated at highs, maintaining strong cost-side support. Favorable supply conditions allowed factories and traders to maintain high offers. Downstream factories made limited purchases based on rigid demand, with some consuming contract volumes. Actual transaction negotiations centered firmly 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%.