For the Quarter Ending December 2025
North America
• In the USA, the Acrylamide Price Index rose by 4.53% quarter-over-quarter, driven by acrylonitrile feedstock increases.
• The average Acrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 1376.67/MT, based on CFR-imports.
• Acrylamide Spot Price dipped in November, then firmed in December, mirroring shifts in Price Index.
• Acrylamide Production Cost Trend moved higher as acrylonitrile and propylene cost increases squeezed origin margins.
• Acrylamide Demand Outlook stayed firm with municipal water procurement and steady oilfield offtake supporting volumes.
• Acrylamide Price Forecast shows modest volatility ahead, with seasonal restocking intermittently supporting firmer CFR offers.
• Gulf Coast inventory builds and steady export flows moderated upside to the Acrylamide Price Index.
• Resumed Asian production and lower China-US container rates reduced logistics costs, balancing imports into the US.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in December 2025 in North America?
• Higher acrylonitrile feedstock costs widened replacement costs, directly lifting landed acrylamide import prices in December 2025.
• Marked municipal procurement and steady oilfield orders sustained demand, preventing inventory build and supporting firmness.
• Sharp China-US container freight decline eased costs, but export availability remained unchanged, sustaining tightness overall.
APAC
• In China, the Acrylamide Price Index rose by 4.81% quarter-over-quarter, driven by firmer acrylonitrile feedstock costs and year-end demand.
• The average Acrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 1270.00/MT, reflecting combined export and domestic trade dynamics.
• Tighter coastal inventories and punctual exports supported Acrylamide Spot Price stability despite softening feedstock acrylonitrile costs.
• Short-term Acrylamide Price Forecast shows modest oscillation as winter inspections and municipal tender timing influence offers.
• Acrylamide Production Cost Trend edged higher following a rise in acrylonitrile and propylene, lifting cash-cost pressures.
• Acrylamide Demand Outlook remains firm for Southeast Asian water-treatment tenders, offsetting weaker domestic industrial inquiries.
• Elevated operating rates and improved logistics tempered upward pressure on the Acrylamide Price Index during December.
• Easing freight rates improved export competitiveness, enabling faster liftings and preventing substantial Acrylamide Price Index downdrafts.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in December 2025 in APAC?
• Winter environmental inspections curtailed several small eastern-China units, tightening spot availability and reducing export parcels.
• Acrylonitrile and propylene edged higher, raising production costs and enabling producers to lift offers modestly.
• Year-end municipal water-treatment tenders and Southeast Asian restocking boosted export demand, tightening available merchant volumes.
Europe
• In Germany, the Acrylamide Price Index rose by 2.6% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting constrained supply and logistics disruptions.
• The average Acrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 1370.67/MT, reflecting moderated seasonal procurement.
• Acrylamide Spot Price firmed intermittently as export inquiries tightened availability despite subdued domestic purchasing demand.
• Acrylamide Price Forecast indicates modest upside as limited merchant supply meets restocking by regional buyers.
• Acrylamide Production Cost Trend remained elevated as energy intensity and feedstock spreads pressured hydration economics.
• Acrylamide Demand Outlook is mixed; municipal tenders covered, while paper packaging demand remained marginally cautious.
• Acrylamide Price Index movements reflected inventory positions, contracted inflows, and intermittent port bottlenecks affecting dispatches.
• Domestic units ran below capacity to limit energy costs, shifting cargoes toward contracted export destinations.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in December 2025 in Europe?
• Constrained domestic output and contracted imports reduced volumes, tightening supply balances.
• Elevated energy and feedstock expenses pushed production costs higher, underpinning seller resistance to lower offers.
• Rail disruptions and port bottlenecks delayed cargoes, amplifying volatility and reducing Hamburg spot availability.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In the USA, the Acrylamide Price Index fell by 6.8% quarter-over-quarter, due to Asian arrivals and weaker demand.
• The average Acrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 1317/MT, reflecting moderated import offers and availability.
• Acrylamide Spot Price remained resilient as vessel capacity improved, though freight surcharges limited deeper landed cost declines.
• Acrylamide Production Cost Trend edged lower as Northeast-Asian acrylonitrile eased, offset partially by sustained energy and transport expenses.
• Acrylamide Demand Outlook points to range-bound procurement with utilities covering summer needs and limited incremental industrial buying.
• Inventories rose to about three weeks' cover, supporting sellers' leverage as the Acrylamide Price Index held modestly firmer.
• Export allocations from China and Korea increased arrivals, shaping the Acrylamide Price Forecast toward near-term softening.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in September 2025 in North America?
• Increased Asian export arrivals raised available tonnage, reducing sellers' urgency and pressuring CFR valuations downward.
• Domestic demand softened after summer procurement; utilities largely covered needs, limiting fresh spot buying pressure.
• Persistent high trans-Pacific freight sustained landed cost floors, cushioning more severe price declines despite supply easing.
APAC
• In China, the Acrylamide Price Index fell by 3.58% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting supply recovery outpacing demand recently.
• The average Acrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 1211.67/MT, reported for FOB Ningbo shipments.
• Acrylamide Spot Price softened as export enquiries moderated, while Ningbo port efficiency limited logistical premium pressures.
• Acrylamide Price Forecast shows oscillation driven by maintenance schedules, feedstock shifts, and variable international tender activity.
• Acrylamide Production Cost Trend improved as acrylonitrile eased, with higher steam and transport tariffs constraining margins.
• Acrylamide Demand Outlook remains supported by water treatment restocking and steady industrial purchasing into the quarter.
• Acrylamide Price Index movements reflected low inventories, selective exports, and tactical buyer behavior amid seasonal normalization.
• Acrylamide Spot Price volatility prompted buyers to delay large orders, awaiting clearer demand signals, tighter spreads.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Supply recovery after maintenance increased volumes, reducing tightness and pressuring export offers and domestic prices.
• Acrylonitrile easing lowered costs, but higher diesel and steam tariffs kept overall production costs elevated.
• Selective export demand and seasonal monsoon slowdown reduced buying urgency, leaving inventories sufficient, and prices subdued.
Europe
• In Germany, the Acrylamide Price Index fell by 6.45% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting inventory rebuild, weaker exports.
• The average Acrylamide price this quarter was approximately USD 1335.33/MT, reflecting subdued international export demand.
• Acrylamide Spot Price weakened as exporters eased premiums, ample forward cover, and normalized inland logistics.
• Acrylamide Production Cost Trend eased as acrylonitrile softened, lowering costs and pressuring the Price Index.
• Acrylamide Demand Outlook is muted with utilities pre-covered; Acrylamide Price Forecast signals moderate near-term volatility.
• Inventories above three weeks cover constrained sellers' pricing power, keeping the Acrylamide Price Index subdued.
• Operational restarts at BASF and SNF increased availability, while export inquiries limited Price Index upside.
• Normalized Elbe traffic and eased freight premiums improved deliveries, supporting buying while limiting spot strength.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Improved plant output and rebuilt inventories increased available volumes, reducing seller leverage and pressuring exports.
• Lower acrylonitrile costs reduced production expenses, allowing suppliers to lower offers and soften the Price Index.
• Weaker international demand from the U.S. and Asia reduced inquiries and curtailed spot purchasing activity.
For the Quarter Ending June 2025
North America
• Acrylamide Price Index in North America declined by 4.9% quarter-on-quarter, reaching USD 1,435/MT CFR USGC.
• Why did the price of Acrylamide change in July 2025 in the US?
In early July 2025, the Price Index stabilized, as domestic demand softens slightly after peak summer procurement, and Asian supply normalizes.
• According to the Acrylamide Price Forecast, prices are likely to remain flat through mid-Q3 unless new freight surcharges or supply disruptions emerge, particularly from Europe.
• The Acrylamide Production Cost Trend remains elevated due to high ocean freight and compliance-related surcharges on Chinese cargoes, despite a continued decline in Asian acrylonitrile feedstock prices.
• Acrylamide Demand Outlook moderated in June, with most U.S. utilities having already secured their summer chemical needs under federal infrastructure programs. Paper and oil recovery segments maintained steady demand, but incremental growth was limited.
• Imports increased by 8% month-on-month, lifting Gulf Coast inventory cover to just over three weeks—still below historical norms—giving exporters moderate pricing leverage.
• Chinese producers resumed normal operating rates post-inspections, while South Korean suppliers returned to the spot market, offering buyers more flexibility amid persistent Asian import dependence.
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
• Acrylamide Price Index in APAC declined by 3.8% quarter-on-quarter, reaching USD 1,285/MT FOB Ningbo. This marked mixed price movement observed throughout the quarter, driven by tight supply and fluctuating domestic and overseas demand.
• Why did the price of Acrylamide change in July 2025 in China?
In early July 2025, the Price Index stabilized marginally, as strong demand from monsoon-related water treatment projects and urban discharge programs persists.
• The Acrylamide Price Forecast for early Q3 indicates continued support from global infrastructure projects and high base demand across municipal utilities.
• The Acrylamide Production Cost Trend remains mixed—feedstock acrylonitrile prices dropped by nearly 1%, but higher inland transport and energy tariffs kept conversion costs elevated.
• Acrylamide Demand Outlook stays bullish as China’s water treatment sector is consuming more due to increased turbidity from seasonal rainfall, while Southeast Asia shows improving interest as freight rates ease.
• Export momentum of Acrylamide continued toward Europe and the U.S., supported by China's efficient port logistics and reliable supply chains.
• Domestic procurement in the Yangtze and Pearl River regions also lifted, aided by infrastructure spending and regulatory initiatives.
Europe
• Acrylamide Price Index in Europe inclined marginally by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter, settling at approximately USD 1,420/MT FOB Hamburg. This marked a correction after two consecutive months of gains driven by tight supply and seasonal demand.
• Why did the price of Acrylamide change in July 2025 in Europe?
In early July 2025, the Price Index stabilized slightly, as production levels normalize, inventories improve, and earlier procurement by utilities and international buyers curbs fresh demand.
• The Acrylamide Price Forecast suggests a potential flat-to-soft trajectory unless shipping disruptions re-emerge, or water infrastructure funding triggers another wave of transatlantic or intra-European tenders.
• The Acrylamide Production Cost Trend showed slight relief in June, with European acrylonitrile prices easing by 0.9% and Elbe River freight premiums returning to typical ranges, which reduced producer cost pressure.
• The Acrylamide Demand Outlook turned moderately bearish as most domestic utilities had already locked in summer volumes by May, and overseas demand—especially from the U.S. and Asia—slowed as buyers replenished stocks earlier in Q2.
• Germany’s exports to the U.S. dropped sharply in June after Gulf Coast supply normalized. Asian demand from Japan and Taiwan also remained cautious, focused only on essential restocking.
• Within the EU, procurement from France, Benelux, and Poland softened following earlier regulatory-driven chemical tenders in Q2. Paper, mining, and specialty chemical segments maintained only routine buying, offering limited upside support.
For the Quarter Ending March 2025
North America
Acrylamide prices in the U.S. followed an upward trend throughout Q1 2025, driven by sustained increases in feedstock acrylonitrile costs and firm demand from municipal and industrial water treatment sectors.
Despite a weak industrial environment and subdued activity in manufacturing-linked applications like automotive and electronics, price support came from regulatory-driven procurement and infrastructure investments. Imports from Asia remained consistent, aided by improving freight dynamics post-Lunar New Year, while domestic producers raised prices to offset logistics, labor, and compliance-related cost pressures, particularly linked to the U.S. EPA Clean Water Act Rule 2024.
Across the quarter, the water treatment segment was the primary growth driver, supported by seasonal restocking and ongoing upgrades to aging infrastructure. Export activity remained stable, with regional demand from Latin America and the Caribbean showing measured interest. As Q2 begins, acrylamide prices are expected to remain firm amid continuing regulatory enforcement, high input costs, and only gradual recovery across broader industrial sectors. Future price movements will hinge on shifts in trade policy, energy costs, and the pace of infrastructure-linked chemical demand recovery.
APAC
Acrylamide prices in China steadily increased throughout Q1 2025, supported by robust downstream demand from the water treatment sector and continued effects of government stimulus measures. Despite a brief post-holiday slowdown in January, restocking activity ahead of the Lunar New Year and firm consumption in municipal and industrial water treatment led to upward momentum. Stimulus policies, tighter environmental regulations, and infrastructure projects bolstered demand fundamentals, especially for flocculant applications. Although feedstock acrylonitrile prices eased slightly in March, earlier increases in January and February provided cost support. Supply remained stable across the quarter, with most plants operating near-normal capacity, though brief maintenance at key facilities during the holiday had minimal market impact. Export volumes saw limited improvement due to persistent U.S. tariff pressure, which kept international buying conservative. Nonetheless, confidence in demand led buyers to shift from short-term purchasing to longer cycles. Heading into Q2 2025, acrylamide prices are expected to remain supported by seasonal demand, policy-driven infrastructure investments, and ongoing environmental mandates driving sustained chemical consumption.
Europe
Acrylamide prices in Germany followed an upward trend throughout Q1 2025, supported by rising feedstock acrylonitrile costs and sustained energy-related production pressures. After a steady start in January, prices gained momentum in February and remained firm in March, despite weak domestic demand from industrial and institutional cleaning sectors. Operating rates among German producers stayed below optimal levels due to high electricity and gas expenses, while input costs continued to rise. Export demand offered key support, particularly from Southeast Asia and the Middle East, where water treatment projects and infrastructure upgrades spurred additional procurement. Seasonal restocking activity from municipal water treatment plants ahead of regulatory compliance deadlines under the EU Water Safety Directive added to the overall demand push. Inventory levels across major ports such as Hamburg remained stable, with no significant supply disruptions, allowing producers to manage pricing with minimal resistance. Looking ahead into Q2 2025, acrylamide prices in Germany are likely to remain elevated, unless broader improvements materialize in domestic manufacturing and industrial formulation demand to offset lingering macroeconomic uncertainty.
