Morning Market Brief: Acrylic Emulsion

I. Key Points

Oct 15: Supply risks persisted due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, while market sentiment regarding global demand remained pessimistic, leading to mixed movements in international crude oil prices. The NYMEX WTI November contract rose by $2.88/bbl to $97.97/bbl (+3.03% DoD); the ICE Brent December contract fell by $0.14/bbl to $105.92/bbl (-0.13% DoD). The INE crude oil futures December 26 contract dropped by CNY 21.3 to CNY 725.2/bbl, then rebounded by CNY 0.8 to CNY 726/bbl during the night session.
Yesterday, the domestic MMA (methyl methacrylate) market fluctuated within a narrow range. Holders showed willingness to sell, with some offering slight discounts. Downstream buyers maintained a cautious stance, and transactions were limited to essential needs. In the short term, volatility in the domestic MMA market is expected to remain limited.
Yesterday, the domestic butyl acrylate market trended weakly amid fluctuations. Upstream propylene prices edged down slightly, while feedstocks n-butanol and acrylic acid prices stabilized at lower levels. Cost pressure on butyl acrylate eased somewhat. Holders adjusted offers based on market trends, while downstream users purchased according to need and price acceptance. High-end prices disappeared, trading sentiment was lackluster, and the market's transaction center of gravity fluctuated weakly. Today, the butyl acrylate market is expected to continue stabilizing at a weak level. Attention should be paid to future supply conditions and the restart status of downstream units.

II. Price List

Category	Region	Oct 14, 2026	Oct 15, 2026	Change
Upstream
Propylene	Shandong	10,700–10,720	10,700–10,700	0 / ↓ 20
	East China	10,350–10,650	10,250–10,650	↓ 100 / 0
N-Butanol	Shandong	8,400–8,400	8,300–8,330	↓ 100 / ↓ 70
	East China	8,500–8,600	8,450–8,500	↓ 50 / ↓ 100
Isobutanol	Jiangsu	9,600–9,600	9,600–9,600	0 / 0
Acrylic Acid & Esters
Acrylic Acid	East China	8,350–8,450	8,350–8,450	0 / 0
	North China	8,350–8,450	8,300–8,400	↓ 50 / ↓ 50
	South China	8,650–8,750	8,650–8,750	0 / 0
Purified Acrylic Acid	East China	8,700–8,900	8,700–8,900	0 / 0
Butyl Acrylate	East China	9,850–10,000	9,850–9,950	0 / ↓ 50
	North China	9,850–10,000	9,850–9,950	0 / ↓ 50
	South China	10,000–10,200	10,000–10,200	0 / 0
Ethyl Acrylate	Jiangsu	10,900–11,000	10,900–11,000	0 / 0
Methyl Acrylate	Jiangsu	10,200–10,300	10,200–10,300	0 / 0
2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate	Jiangsu	10,900–11,000	10,900–11,000	0 / 0
Downstream & Related Products
MMA	Shandong	13,100–13,100	13,000–13,000	↓ 100 / ↓ 100
	East China	13,100–13,200	13,100–13,200	0 / 0
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)	East China	7,950–8,000	7,950–8,000	0 / 0
	South China	8,100–8,200	8,000–8,100	↓ 100 / ↓ 100
Styrene	East China	11,330–11,510	11,010–11,350	↓ 320 / ↓ 160
Methacrylic Acid	East China	15,200–15,300	15,200–15,200	0 / ↓ 100
Acrylic Emulsion	Pure Acrylic Emulsion	7,700–8,500	7,700–8,500	0 / 0
	Styrene-Acrylic Emulsion	6,100–6,500	6,100–6,500	0 / 0
Adhesive Tape Rolls	East China (50μ)	11,200–11,400	11,200–11,400	0 / 0

Unit: CNY/ton

III. Market Outlook

Yesterday, raw materials such as MMA, butyl acrylate, and styrene saw narrow downward movements, slightly alleviating cost pressures. Acrylic emulsion manufacturers displayed strong wait-and-see attitudes, mostly maintaining stable pricing for their offers. Downstream users adopted a "buy-as-needed" approach, keeping market negotiations steady. Today, the raw material market is expected to trend weakly within a narrow range, continuing to ease cost-side pressures. Acrylic emulsion producers and traders are adjusting offers flexibly to move inventory, while downstream users engage in price inquiries and negotiations. The acrylic emulsion market is likely to run smoothly. Future attention should focus on dynamics in the raw material markets (butyl acrylate, MMA, styrene) and the downstream sector.

Category	Region	Apr 27, 2026	Apr 28, 2026	Change
Upstream
Propylene	Shandong	8,980–9,100	9,150–9,300	↑ 170 / ↑ 200
	East China	9,600–9,650	9,650–9,700	↑ 50 / ↑ 50
N-Butanol	Shandong	7,600–7,600	7,400–7,500	↓ 200 / ↓ 100
	East China	7,650–7,700	7,600–7,650	↓ 50 / ↓ 50
Isobutanol	Jiangsu	8,800–8,900	8,800–8,900	0 / 0
Acrylic Acid & Esters
Acrylic Acid	East China	9,700–9,900	9,300–9,500	↓ 400 / ↓ 400
	North China	9,700–9,800	9,400–9,600	↓ 300 / ↓ 200
	South China	9,700–9,900	9,500–9,700	↓ 200 / ↓ 200
Purified Acrylic Acid	East China	10,300–10,600	10,100–10,400	↓ 200 / ↓ 200
Butyl Acrylate	East China	10,000–10,300	9,700–9,900	↓ 300 / ↓ 400
	North China	10,000–10,300	9,700–9,900	↓ 300 / ↓ 400
	South China	10,000–10,200	9,700–9,900	↓ 300 / ↓ 300
Ethyl Acrylate	Jiangsu	12,800–13,000	12,700–13,000	↓ 100 / 0
Methyl Acrylate	Jiangsu	13,000–13,600	12,800–13,400	↓ 200 / ↓ 200
2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate	Jiangsu	12,300–12,600	12,300–12,600	0 / 0
Downstream & Related Products
MMA	Shandong	12,500–12,500	12,200–12,200	↓ 300 / ↓ 300
	East China	12,500–12,700	12,300–12,500	↓ 200 / ↓ 200
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)	East China	10,900–10,900	10,200–10,200	↓ 700 / ↓ 700
	South China	10,500–11,000	10,500–11,000	0 / 0
Styrene	East China	10,120–10,180	10,040–10,170	↓ 80 / ↓ 10
Methacrylic Acid	East China	15,600–15,800	15,400–15,700	↓ 200 / ↓ 100
Acrylic Emulsion	Pure Acrylic Emulsion	7,800–8,200	7,800–8,200	0 / 0
	Styrene-Acrylic Emulsion	6,600–7,400	6,500–7,300	↓ 100 / ↓ 100
Adhesive Tape Rolls	East China (50μ)	10,600–11,000	10,600–10,800	0 / ↓ 200

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