Supply-Demand Game: Prices Remain Firm at Elevated Levels (Sept. 14, 2026)

I. Daily Summary

1. Today, the butyl acrylate market in East China maintained a firm upward trend, with prices reaching 9,850 RMB/ton.
2. The capacity utilization rate for butyl acrylate stood at 55.82%, down 1.16 percentage points from the previous business day.

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

Based on the East China market, the closing price for butyl acrylate today was 9,850 RMB/ton, an increase of 150 RMB/ton compared to the previous business day. Propylene prices fell significantly, while raw material n-butanol experienced a slight pullback. Although cost pressures for butyl acrylate have noticeably decreased, they remain substantial. Holders maintained firm high-price offers, and high-priced transactions were frequent. However, downstream factories remained cautious about chasing highs at the beginning of the week, focusing primarily on digesting existing inventory. With a strong wait-and-see sentiment prevailing, market transaction centers fluctuated upwards.

III. Production Dynamics

Today, the domestic capacity utilization rate for butyl acrylate was 55.82%, a decrease of 1.16 percentage points from the previous business day.

IV. Price Forecast

The butyl acrylate market operated firmly at high levels today. While raw material n-butanol saw a slight pullback, cost pressures remain high. Market sentiment is characterized by strong wait-and-see attitudes. It is expected that butyl acrylate prices will likely continue to hold firm at high levels tomorrow.

V. Related Product Updates

n-Butanol Market: Reference ex-factory prices for n-butanol in Jiangsu were quoted at 8,800–8,800 RMB/ton. High-price offers showed slight softening. As propylene prices declined compared to last Friday, cost support weakened. Supply is expected to gradually recover in mid-to-late month, while buyers resisted high-price offers.

Acrylic Acid Market: Negotiation intentions for acrylic acid prices in East China ranged between 8,300–8,400 RMB/ton, up 50 RMB/ton from the previous business day. The domestic acrylic acid market operated firmly today. Wait-and-see sentiments were prominent at the start of the week. Producers and holders maintained firm offers, while downstream buyers remained cautious, slowing their procurement pace. Actual transaction negotiations continued to run strongly.

Ethyl Acrylate Market: Negotiated prices for ethyl acrylate in East China were between 10,800–10,900 RMB/ton, up 200 RMB/ton from the previous business day. The ethyl acrylate market rose firmly to high levels today. Raw material prices remained firm at high levels, and supply-side factors provided support. Producers and holders actively supported the market. Some downstream sectors, such as textile auxiliaries and leather chemicals, followed up with essential demand. Transaction centers continued to operate firmly at high levels.

Methyl Acrylate Market: Quotes for methyl acrylate in East China were around 9,850–9,950 RMB/ton today, up 350 RMB/ton from the previous business day. The methyl acrylate market rose firmly today. On the raw material side, methanol prices stabilized at high levels, and acrylic acid fluctuated at highs, keeping cost support elevated. Favorable supply-side conditions allowed producers and holders to maintain high-price offers. Downstream factories made limited purchases based on essential needs, partly fulfilling contract obligations. Actual transaction centers rose firmly.

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