During the third quarter of 2026, acrylic acid prices in the USA reached USD 1244/MT in September. Steady demand from superabsorbent polymer and acrylate ester producers absorbed available domestic output through the quarter. Firmer propylene feedstock costs at integrated producers added pressure to offer levels. Plants kept steady operating rates, yet prompt availability stayed limited for buyers seeking immediate cargoes.

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China Acrylic Acid Prices Movement 2026

Acrylic acid prices in China stood at USD 1016/MT in September 2026, the close of the third quarter. Superabsorbent polymer manufacturers and paint and coating producers absorbed domestic supply through the period. Higher propylene feedstock costs at domestic plants supported firmer producer offers. Export enquiries from regional buyers also reduced the volume available to domestic spot buyers.

Germany Acrylic Acid Prices Movement 2026

Germany recorded acrylic acid prices of USD 1364/MT in September 2026 for the third quarter. European converters faced firmer propylene feedstock costs, while adhesive and superabsorbent polymer manufacturers kept demand steady. Prompt material stayed tight, supporting producer offers. Freight and inland transport costs between production sites and consuming regions added further pressure to delivered prices.

Saudi Arabia Acrylic Acid Prices Movement 2026

In Saudi Arabia, the September 2026 acrylic acid price was USD 1113/MT, closing the third quarter. Steady export demand and firm feedstock costs at integrated petrochemical complexes supported producer offers. Propylene availability remained adequate, though replacement costs for associated feedstocks trended firmer. Regional producers prioritized export commitments, which limited material available to spot buyers in other consuming markets.

Brazil Acrylic Acid Prices Movement 2026

Brazil’s acrylic acid price reached USD 1352/MT in September 2026, the end of the third quarter. Import dependent buyers faced firmer replacement costs from major supplying origins. Freight and port handling charges added to landed values, and currency movements against the United States dollar influenced import costs. Demand from superabsorbent polymer, paint and adhesive producers kept offtake consistent.

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What is Acrylic Acid?

Acrylic acid is an organic compound classified as an unsaturated carboxylic acid, supplied commercially as a clear, corrosive liquid with a sharp, acrid odor. Its molecular formula is C3H4O2, with the structure CH2=CHCOOH. It is miscible with water, soluble in many organic solvents, and polymerizes under heat, light or free-radical initiators, so it is stabilized with an inhibitor. The main production route is catalytic vapor-phase oxidation of propylene.

Factors Affecting Acrylic Acid Prices

Acrylic acid prices are shaped by propylene feedstock costs, since propylene is oxidized to produce the compound. Demand from superabsorbent polymer, acrylate ester, adhesive and coating producers also influences offers. Plant operating rates, prompt availability and distributor inventories affect supply. Freight, port handling and inland transport costs add to delivered values, while currency movements and geopolitical developments influence import costs in consuming markets.

Supply and Prices Overview - Q3 2026

In Q3 2026, acrylic acid supply stayed tight for prompt cargoes across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, while integrated petrochemical complexes in the Middle East kept steady operating rates. Prices in September were USD 1244/MT in the USA, USD 1016/MT in China, USD 1364/MT in Germany, USD 1113/MT in Saudi Arabia and USD 1352/MT in Brazil.

Acrylic Acid Price Index

The acrylic acid price index moved upward in Q3 2026 across all five regions covered. North America and Europe recorded firmer propylene feedstock costs and steady downstream demand. Asia Pacific saw higher offers in China, while the Middle East and Africa reflected firm feedstock costs and steady export demand. Latin America moved upward on firmer import replacement costs, led by Brazil.

Acrylic Acid Market News - Q3 2026

In September 2026, Arkema secured new tank storage capacity in Ulsan, South Korea, supporting its acrylic acid and derivatives supply chain in the region. During the same quarter, prompt availability of acrylic acid stayed limited or tight in the USA and Germany, and distributors in Europe and Asia Pacific maintained conservative or lean inventories. Firmer propylene feedstock costs continued to support producer offers across regions.

Acrylic Acid Price Trend - Q3 2026

Acrylic acid prices rose in Q3 2026 compared with Q2 2026 in all five countries. The USA moved from USD 1211/MT to USD 1244/MT, China from USD 1009/MT to USD 1016/MT, and Germany from USD 1327/MT to USD 1364/MT. Saudi Arabia rose from USD 1100/MT to USD 1113/MT, and Brazil from USD 1324/MT to USD 1352/MT.

Future Outlook for Acrylic Acid

The global acrylic acid market size reached USD 15.6 Billion in 2025. IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 23.1 Billion by 2034, at a projected CAGR of 4.29% during 2026-2034. Growth is expected to be driven by rising demand for superabsorbent polymers in hygiene products, expanding use of acrylate esters in paints, coatings and adhesives, and growing use of derivatives in textile and water treatment applications.

Current Demand for Acrylic Acid

Current demand for acrylic acid comes mainly from superabsorbent polymer, acrylate ester, adhesive, paint and coating producers. In Q3 2026, steady offtake from these sectors supported consumption in the USA, China, Germany and Brazil. Export demand from international buyers supported Saudi Arabia, where propylene derived acrylic acid is sought for downstream polymer manufacturing. Distributors in several regions kept lean inventories, limiting flexibility for buyers.

Uses of Acrylic Acid

Acrylic acid and its derivatives are used across the following applications:

• Superabsorbent polymers for hygiene products
• Acrylate esters for paints, coatings and adhesives
• Sealants and construction chemicals
• Textile applications
• Water treatment chemicals
• Personal care related applications

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• Factors influencing the Price Trends
• Market Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
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• Recent Developments
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How IMARC Pricing Database Can Help

The latest IMARC Group study, “Acrylic Acid Prices, Trend, Chart, Demand, Market Analysis, News, Historical and Forecast Data Report 2026 Edition,” presents a detailed examination of the acrylic acid market. It includes price charts, historical data and an analysis of major market shifts across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. The report also covers spot prices at major ports and the breakup of FOB and CIF prices.

The study examines factors that influence acrylic acid prices, including raw material costs, production fluctuations and geopolitical influences. It provides demand analysis and explains the relationship between supply and demand. This helps stakeholders understand current prices and plan for future prices with greater clarity.

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