Weekly Statistical Data on Production Profit of Acrylic Emulsion in China (Oct 9–15, 2026)

As of October 15, 2026, the theoretical production gross margin for pure acrylic emulsion stood at RMB 670/ton this week, representing a week-on-week increase of RMB 22.5/ton or 3.47%. Meanwhile, the theoretical production gross margin for styrene-acrylic emulsion was -RMB 284.9/ton, reflecting a week-on-week improvement of RMB 171.1/ton or 37.52%.

The primary drivers were fluctuations in raw material prices: butyl acrylate initially rose and then declined, while styrene surged rapidly before pulling back slightly. Consequently, margins for styrene-acrylic emulsions remained under pressure but improved modestly. Offering prices for acrylic emulsions also trended higher despite the pressure, leading to a slight increase in profitability levels.

Sample Description:
On the data release date, Chempricehub Information calculates theoretical costs and monitors profit margins based on statistics for pure acrylic and styrene-acrylic emulsion prices, as well as posted prices for their respective raw materials.

Definitions:

• Cost: Production cost refers to the sum of direct expenses, direct labor, and indirect manufacturing overhead incurred by an enterprise to produce a specific type and quantity of products. For acrylic emulsions, production cost is calculated theoretically based on the three key raw materials: butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate (MMA), and styrene.
• Profit: Production profit is calculated using the market prices of pure acrylic and styrene-acrylic emulsions as the benchmark. It is defined as the difference between the emulsion price and the total cost plus additional fees (excluding financial expenses).

Statistical Scope:
The statistical period runs from last Friday to this Thursday, comparing profit data from this Thursday against that of last Thursday. The acrylic emulsion product profit data provided by Chempricehub Information are first-hand statistics, released between 15:00 and 17:00 on every working Thursday.