Ethyl acrylate Price Chart & Market Analysis 2026

Ethyl acrylate Price Information

Newest Price 1,489.13

Price Date 20260927

Day's Change -214.85

Day's Range 1,489.13 - 1,274.28

Month's Change -20.96

Month's Range 1,381.24 - 1,360.28

Year's Change +0.92

Year's Range 1,389.79 - 1,388.86

Opinions

How is the Chinese ethyl acrylate market expected to evolve through 2031?

Watch the export channel closely. With only 31,000 tons exported in 2023, overseas demand is a swing factor. If export competitiveness fades due to freight or trade barriers, domestic oversupply could pressure prices further.

How do feedstock costs and supply cuts affect China's acrylate ester prices?

For buyers, the key signal is inventory levels at producer warehouses. When stocks hit yearly lows and propylene stays firm, further price hikes are likely. Consider locking in contract volumes early rather than waiting for spot dips.

What are the key differences between ethyl acrylate and ethyl propionate in China?

Don't confuse the two in procurement. Ethyl acrylate is a reactive monomer, while ethyl propionate is a stable solvent. Their price drivers and supplier bases differ significantly, so separate sourcing strategies are advisable.

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Overview

Ethyl acrylate (CAS 140-88-5) is a clear, low-viscosity liquid with a pungent, acrylic odour, sparingly soluble in water and miscible with most organic solvents. It is a key acrylic monomer used to impart flexibility and weatherability in polymer systems.

Coatings: a co-monomer in acrylic emulsion polymers for architectural and industrial surface coatings.
Adhesives & sealants: improves tack, peel strength, and low-temperature flexibility in pressure-sensitive and laminating adhesives.
Textiles & plastics: used in acrylic fibre production and as a plastic additive or processing aid.
Chemical intermediate: a building block for specialty acrylate esters and other fine chemicals.

China's production landscape is dominated by standard industrial-grade material, with capacity concentrated among large integrated acrylic-acid producers. The market is broadly balanced between domestic supply and export demand, with feedstock costs and environmental compliance being the main competitive factors. High-purity grades for niche applications remain a smaller segment of the overall output.

Key domestic producers:
BASF-YPC Company – large integrated acrylic acid and ester producer.
Satellite Chemical – major acrylic ester capacity with downstream integration.
Shanghai Huayi Acrylic Acid Co. – established producer of acrylic esters.

Properties

Name

Ethyl acrylate

2-methylidenebutanoate

Acrylate d'ethyle

acrylated'ethyle

acrylated'ethyle(french)

CAS Number

140-88-5

EINECS No.

205-438-8

Risk Codes

S9;S16;S33;S36/37

Safety Description

R11;R20/21/22;R36/37/38;R43

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Ethyl acrylate Price Information

Opinions

How is the Chinese ethyl acrylate market expected to evolve through 2031?

How do feedstock costs and supply cuts affect China's acrylate ester prices?

What are the key differences between ethyl acrylate and ethyl propionate in China?

Latest News

The domestic ethanol market price remains stable with an upward trend.

Ethyl Acrylate Prices in East China Increased on September 18

On September 16, the East China quote for ethyl acrylate was revised upward.

On September 15, the quotation for ethyl acrylate in East China was raised.

On September 14, the delivered price of ethyl acrylate in East China from Shanghai Huayi New Materials was RMB 11,100 per ton.

Domestic ethanol market prices remain stable (September 11, 2026).

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