Weekly Data Statistics on China’s Acrylonitrile Production and Capacity Utilization Rate (October 23–29, 2026)

I. Qualitative Analysis of Sample Production and Capacity Utilization Trends

This week (October 23–29, 2026), the total production of acrylonitrile plants in China was 87,100 tons, an increase of 400 tons from the previous week. The weekly capacity utilization rate was 72.95%, up by 0.35 percentage points compared to the previous week. During this period, Zhejiang Petrochemical’s operating load recovered to approximately 80%.

Comparison of Weekly Sample Production and Capacity Utilization Rate for Chinese Acrylonitrile Plants (Unit: 10,000 tons, %)

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II. Forecast Analysis of Sample Production and Capacity Utilization Trends

Next week, the estimated weekly production for sample acrylonitrile plants in China is around 84,300 tons, with a projected capacity utilization rate of approximately 70.59%. These figures represent a potential decline from the current period, as Keluor plans to reduce one production line.

III. Comparison of Sample Production/Capacity Utilization Trends with Product Prices

As of this week, weekly production and operating rates for sample acrylonitrile plants in China have remained at low levels. Consequently, acrylonitrile prices have risen with fluctuations due to expectations of supply contraction.

Sample Description: The acrylonitrile production and capacity utilization rates compiled by Chempricehub Information cover the total output of all acrylonitrile producers in China, encompassing 20 domestic acrylonitrile plants. The sample coverage is 100%.

Term Definitions:

Production: Generally refers to the quantity of goods produced by manufacturing enterprises within a specific period that meet relevant standards (not merely a count of items, but weight or volume under specific measurement units). This represents actual production.

Capacity Utilization Rate: Refers to the degree of utilization of enterprise capacity, also known as operating load. It is typically calculated as the ratio of product output or raw material processing volume to effective capacity. (At the end of each year, Chempricehub excludes capacities that have been continuously shut down for two natural years or more from the effective capacity base, classifying them as "zombie capacity" and not including them in the calculation denominator for capacity utilization rates.)

Statistical Scope: The statistical period for Chempricehub Information’s acrylonitrile production and capacity utilization data runs from Friday of the preceding week to Thursday of the current week. Data is released at 17:00 on Thursdays (working days).