SunSirs: With Cost Drags and the Tug-of-War Between Supply and Demand, the Acrylic Acid Market Continued to Declined Weakly in June

Market Overview: Price levels have shifted downward, with a significant decline

According to data monitored by SunSirs, the benchmark price for acrylic acid stood at 8,350.00 RMB/ton on June 9, 2026. Compared to the price of 8,650.00 RMB/ton at the beginning of the month (June 1), the price has fallen by a cumulative 3.47% so far this month. Looking at the long-term trend, the acrylic acid market has experienced a significant decline since mid-March; despite a brief period of stabilization between late April and early May, prices dropped to new lows upon entering June and are currently hovering within the low range seen over the past three months.

Fundamental Analysis: Collapse of cost support; intensifying tug-of-war between supply and demand.

Raw materials:

The primary driver behind the weakening acrylic acid market this week is the collapse of cost support. The price of propylene—the upstream raw material—has continued its downward trend, shifting the baseline for acrylic acid production costs lower. What was once a source of price support has turned into a drag on the market; with their resolve to maintain price levels waning, manufacturers have been compelled to lower ex-factory prices in line with raw material costs in order to recoup funds or capture market share.

Supply and Demand:

On the supply side: Although some production units may undergo maintenance or load adjustments, overall supply pressure persists amidst compressed profit margins.

On the demand side: The downstream acrylate and derivative sectors are showing lackluster performance; with low acceptance of high-priced supplies, buyers are largely limiting purchases to immediate needs. This "buy-on-the-rise, not on-the-fall" mentality has exacerbated the market's sluggish atmosphere.

Caught between high costs and sluggish demand, the tug-of-war between supply and demand has resulted in a continuous downward shift in price levels, with the market trading with a weak, fluctuating tone.

Market Outlook:

Overall, the acrylic acid market lacks strong bullish drivers in the short term.The market is expected to remain in a pattern of weak fluctuation next week.

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