I. Daily Summary

1. Today, the East China butyl acrylate market maintained a stable trend at high levels, with prices in East China standing at 10,250 CNY/ton.
2. The capacity utilization rate for butyl acrylate was 59.94%, unchanged from the previous day.

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

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Based on the East China market, today's closing price for butyl acrylate was 10,250 CNY/ton, remaining flat compared to the previous working day. The upstream raw material n-butanol experienced a narrow decline, while acrylic acid prices remained stable at high levels. Consequently, cost pressures on butyl acrylate remain elevated. Under these high-cost conditions, holders continued to quote at high levels. Downstream users engaged in inquiries and restocking based on rigid demand. Overall, the market price center maintained a stable trend at high levels today.

III. Production Dynamics

Today, the domestic capacity utilization rate for butyl acrylate was 59.94%, unchanged from the previous day.

IV. Price Forecast

Raw materials n-butanol and acrylic acid are undergoing weak stabilization. However, high cost pressures on butyl acrylate persist. Downstream users are following up on rigid demand, but transactions at high prices remain limited. It is expected that the domestic butyl acrylate market will maintain a steady range in the short term.

V. Related Products Status

n-Butanol Market: Reference ex-factory prices for n-butanol in Jiangsu were 8,700–8,800 CNY/ton. Market prices fluctuated downward, and wait-and-see sentiment increased. Although propylene feedstock prices dipped slightly, costs remain high, providing minor support to prices. However, downstream operators remain cautious, with inquiries and transactions being sluggish.

Acrylic Acid Market: Negotiation intentions for acrylic acid prices in East China were 8,800–9,000 CNY/ton, flat compared to the previous working day. On the cost side, propylene prices pulled back after surging but remained firm at high levels, leading to domestic acrylic acid prices stabilizing at highs. Regarding demand, downstream procurement pace slowed, with average transaction volumes dominated by small orders. There is room for negotiation on actual deals, and the transaction price center has shifted upward.

Ethyl Acrylate Market: Negotiations for ethyl acrylate in East China were at 10,800–10,900 CNY/ton, flat compared to the previous working day. Today, the ethyl acrylate market stabilized at high levels. Feedstock ethanol and propylene both traded within ranges, providing high-level cost support. Ethyl acrylate producers and holders offered flexible quotes, maintaining firm high-level pricing. Downstream users gradually followed up with rigid demand, keeping the transaction center stable within the current range.

Methyl Acrylate Market: Quotes for methyl acrylate in East China were around 10,200–10,400 CNY/ton today, flat compared to the previous working day. The methyl acrylate market stabilized at high levels today. Looking at raw materials, methanol and acrylic acid prices remained stable at high levels, continuing to provide cost support. Methyl acrylate producers and holders maintained high-level quotes in line with market trends. However, downstream factories purchased primarily based on rigid demand, and some holders cautiously offered discounts to move inventory. Market transactions were mainly driven by rigid demand, with the trading center stabilizing at high levels.

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

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