Weekly Statistics on Acrylonitrile Production and Capacity Utilization in China (Oct 2–8, 2026)

I. Qualitative Analysis of Sample Production and Capacity Utilization Trends

This week (October 2–8, 2026), the total output of Chinese acrylonitrile plants was 89,900 tons, an increase of 4,900 tons from the previous week. The weekly capacity utilization rate reached 75.3%, a rise of 2.46 percentage points compared to the prior period. During the week, Zhejiang Petrochemical increased its operating load to 90%. Additionally, Sinopec Tianjin’s 130,000-ton annual capacity unit was included in the total capacity base.

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

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II. Forecast Analysis of Sample Output and Capacity Utilization Trends

Next week, the estimated weekly output for Chinese acrylonitrile plant samples is approximately 89,000 tons, with a projected capacity utilization rate of around 74%. This represents a slight decline compared to current data. Under cost pressures, some facilities may reduce their operating loads again.

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

As of this week, sample output and operating rates at Chinese acrylonitrile plants have risen. However, acrylonitrile prices remain stagnant and consolidating due to cost pressures.

Sample Description: The acrylonitrile output and capacity utilization statistics provided by Chempricehub Information cover the total production of all acrylonitrile manufacturers in China. The sample includes 20 domestic acrylonitrile plants, achieving 100% coverage.

Definitions:

• Output: Generally refers to the quantity of goods produced by manufacturing enterprises within a specific period that meet relevant standards (not merely commercial volume, but weight or volume under specific measurement units). It represents actual production.
• Capacity Utilization Rate: Refers to the extent to which a company’s capacity is utilized, also known as the 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 does not include them in the denominator for capacity utilization calculations.)

Statistical Scope: The statistical period for Chempricehub Information’s acrylonitrile output and capacity utilization runs from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week. Data is released every Thursday at 17:00 on working days.