Acrylic Esters Market Witnesses Price Surge and Supply Tightness

April 3,2025—This week, the market for acrylic esters has seen a notable increase in prices for key products such as acrylic acid, butyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate. The price hikes are driven by supply tightness and strong upward pricing intentions from manufacturers, which have offset the pressure of declining transactions.

In the East China and North China regions, the price increase trend is particularly evident, with significant upward adjustments in the market prices of acrylic esters. In contrast, the South China region has seen a slower pace of price growth.

The market is experiencing a shortage of certain products, prompting manufacturers to raise prices. This supply tightness is expected to persist in the near term, supporting the upward trend in prices.

Due to the significant price increases, there is no rush to stock up before the upcoming festival. However, since downstream customers have already made some inventory preparations, the extent of price hikes for acrylic acid is likely to be moderated.

Butyl acrylate is also expected to see a catch-up in price increases. However, its market dynamics will be significantly influenced by the pricing of Satellite Petrochemical. Market participants are advised to follow the market trend for sales.

The recent price surge in acrylic esters reflects a combination of supply-side constraints and robust demand from downstream industries. While the market is currently tight, manufacturers are leveraging the situation to push for higher prices. However, the impact of downstream inventory preparations and the potential for price moderation in acrylic acid suggest that the market will remain dynamic in the coming weeks.