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Track Acrylamide Price Trend Historical and Forecast

11-24-2025 08:03 AM CET | Chemicals & Materials

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Acrylamide Price Trend and Forecast - Global Market Dynamics, Regional Price Movements, and Procurement Outlook

Executive Summary

The global Acrylamide market has entered a period of moderated but complex price behavior shaped by shifting supply fundamentals, fluctuating feedstock acrylonitrile costs, evolving procurement strategies, and unpredictable international trade flows. Across major regions-North America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Europe-Acrylamide prices in 2024-2025 have reflected a mix of seasonal buying patterns, cost-side pressures, inventory rebuilding, logistics recalibration, and variable downstream demand, especially within the municipal and industrial water treatment sectors.

During the most recent quarter ending September 2025, all major markets experienced quarter-on-quarter declines. North America registered a 6.8% fall in its Acrylamide Price Index due to heavy Asian arrivals and subdued demand. APAC saw a 3.58% decline amid supply recovery and softer export enquiry. Europe recorded a 6.45% drop due to higher availability and weaker export momentum.

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Earlier quarters exhibited varied directions driven by seasonal procurement, regulatory-driven water treatment demand, infrastructure spending, upstream price volatility, and global freight uncertainties. While APAC maintained stable-to-bullish fundamentals in early 2025 due to infrastructure-linked consumption, North America and Europe saw intermittent firming and softening through the year based on freight disruptions, energy costs, and inventory cycles.

Looking ahead, Acrylamide prices across regions are expected to remain range-bound, with moderate volatility driven by energy, freight, and feedstock cost movements; shifting export allocations; and restocking cycles among utilities and industrial buyers. Procurement teams should expect continued sensitivity to changes in acrylonitrile costs, ocean freight premiums, and cross-regional trade dynamics-especially China's export posture and Europe's evolving production stability.

Introduction

Acrylamide, an essential chemical used extensively in water treatment applications for the production of polyacrylamide flocculants, has seen pronounced price swings over the past several quarters due to its exposure to volatile raw material markets, logistics disruptions, and cyclical procurement patterns. As wastewater treatment demand grows globally-driven by environmental regulations, infrastructure investments, and increased wastewater generation-the sensitivity of Acrylamide prices to supply chain shifts has intensified.

This PR-style article consolidates the latest trends in Acrylamide pricing, analyzing regional market drivers and quarterly developments across North America, APAC, and Europe. It explores cost structures, supply conditions, logistics factors, and trade-flow disruptions while providing a forward-looking forecast and procurement outlook. A historical review from Q4 2024 to Q3 2025 is also included, offering a complete picture of price behavior.

Global Acrylamide Price Overview

Across Q4 2024 to Q3 2025, global Acrylamide prices represented a balance between fluctuating demand from the water treatment sector, varying feedstock acrylonitrile costs, and operational dynamics across major producing hubs. Several common themes characterized global pricing:

Water Treatment Demand Remained the Primary Anchor
Municipal utilities across the U.S., Europe, and Asia continued to support baseline demand, driven by regulatory mandates, infrastructure upgrades, and seasonal rainfall-related turbidity spikes.

Acrylonitrile Trends Significantly Influenced Costs
As the primary feedstock, acrylonitrile's periodic easing in 2025 lowered production costs in APAC and Europe, while earlier spikes in Q1 2025 kept costs elevated.

Freight and Logistics Remained Volatile
Trans-Pacific freight premiums, European inland freight normalization, port efficiency in China, and vessel availability influenced landed costs and spot price movements.

Procurement Behavior Shifted Toward Shorter Cycles
With heightened price volatility and fluctuating inventories, buyers delayed larger orders, especially in APAC and Europe.

Export Flows Shaped Regional Price Balance
China and South Korea's export momentum exerted downward pressure on global prices, especially in North America and Europe.

These global forces shaped the quarterly developments detailed below.

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Regional Analysis

North America

Q3 2025 (Quarter Ending September 2025)

The North American Acrylamide market experienced a 6.8% quarter-over-quarter decline in the Acrylamide Price Index, settling around USD 1317/MT. Key drivers included:

Supply and Logistics

A surge in Asian export arrivals from China and Korea increased available tonnage and reduced seller leverage.
Improved vessel capacity eased some logistical constraints; however, persistent trans-Pacific freight surcharges prevented deeper cost declines.
Inventories rose to three weeks of cover, strengthening sellers' positions despite weaker demand.

Demand Conditions

Domestic demand softened sharply after summer procurement cycles.
Utilities had largely secured their seasonal requirements, reducing incremental spot activity.
Industrial consumption remained limited, keeping spot prices under pressure.

Cost Trends

The Acrylamide Production Cost Trend declined modestly as Northeast Asian acrylonitrile prices eased.
Energy and transport expenses, however, continued to constrain margins.

Why Prices Changed in September 2025

Increased Asian arrivals pressured CFR valuations.
Seasonal slowdown in demand reduced spot buying.
High freight costs cushioned the extent of price declines.

Q2 2025 (Quarter Ending June 2025)

North America saw a 4.9% quarter-on-quarter decrease, reaching USD 1435/MT CFR USGC.

Key Market Forces

Domestic demand softened following early summer procurement.
Imports rose 8% MoM, pushing inventory levels higher.
Asian suppliers resumed normal operations, offering buyers broader sourcing flexibility.

Forecast

Prices were expected to remain flat through mid-Q3 unless supply disruptions or new freight surcharges emerged.

Q1 2025 (Quarter Ending March 2025)

A firm upward trend was recorded, driven by:

Rising feedstock acrylonitrile costs.
Regulatory-driven demand from the U.S. EPA Clean Water Act Rule 2024.
Stable import flows due to improved post-Lunar New Year freight capacity.
Strong municipal water treatment demand.
Industrial sectors such as automotive and electronics remained sluggish but did not offset strength from utilities.

Q4 2024 (Quarter Ending December 2024)

North America saw high volatility:

Early quarter declines due to weak demand and increased low-cost imports.
October-November price rebound fueled by water treatment demand.
December saw a sharp drop due to:
Weak end-use consumption
Falling acrylonitrile prices
Reduced water management activities
Downstream destocking

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Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Q3 2025 (Quarter Ending September 2025)

The APAC Acrylamide Price Index fell 3.58% QoQ to USD 1211.67/MT FOB Ningbo.

Supply & Price Drivers

Maintenance completion improved supply volumes.
Export enquiries softened as buyers delayed large orders.
Improved Ningbo port logistics kept premiums controlled.

Demand Factors

Water treatment restocking supported baseline consumption.
Seasonal factors, including monsoon-related industrial slowdown, moderated procurement.

Cost Structure

Acrylonitrile easing improved production costs.
High steam and transport tariffs eroded some margin gains.

Why Prices Changed in September 2025

Supply recovery outpaced demand.
Production costs fell but not enough to lift prices.
Seasonal slowdown and selective exports reduced buying pressure.

Q2 2025 (Quarter Ending June 2025)

Prices dropped 3.8% QoQ to USD 1285/MT FOB Ningbo.

Key Forces

Strong demand from monsoon-related water treatment lifted early quarter consumption.
Feedstock costs fell 1%, but energy and inland transport tariffs stayed elevated.
Export momentum strengthened toward Europe and the U.S.

Forecast

Q3 was expected to remain supported by global infrastructure projects and steady utility consumption.

Q1 2025 (Quarter Ending March 2025)

Prices saw steady increases driven by:

Strong water treatment demand, supported by infrastructure spending.
Government stimulus and regulatory actions.
Restocking ahead of the Lunar New Year.
Stable supply levels with minimal maintenance-related disruption.
Despite easing acrylonitrile in late Q1, earlier increases kept costs firm.

Q4 2024 (Quarter Ending December 2024)

APAC saw considerable volatility:

October stability followed by a sharp November drop due to destocking and weak downstream demand.
A strong rebound in December due to:
Water treatment demand pre-Lunar New Year
Rising acrylonitrile costs
Healthy overseas inquiries
Robust government-backed wastewater initiatives

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Europe

Q3 2025 (Quarter Ending September 2025)

Europe registered a 6.45% drop in the Price Index, averaging USD 1335.33/MT.

Supply-Side Developments

Major producers (BASF, SNF) restarted operations, boosting supply.
Inventories exceeded three weeks' cover, limiting upward price momentum.

Demand Trends

Utility procurement remained sluggish.
Export demand weakened from the U.S. and Asia.

Cost and Logistics

Falling acrylonitrile costs reduced production costs.
Normalized Elbe River logistics improved inland transport, easing delivery constraints.

Why Prices Changed in September 2025

Higher output and rebuilt inventories pressured prices.
Reduced inquiries from international buyers.
Lower feedstock costs enabled softer offers.
Q2 2025 (Quarter Ending June 2025)

Europe saw a marginal 0.2% QoQ increase, reaching USD 1420/MT FOB Hamburg.

Market Dynamics

Production normalized after earlier supply tightness.
Export demand from the U.S. and Asia slowed.
Acrylonitrile costs softened by 0.9%.
Demand

Utilities had already secured volumes earlier in the year.
Internal EU procurement slowed from France, Benelux, and Poland.

Q1 2025 (Quarter Ending March 2025)

Prices followed an upward trajectory due to:

Rising acrylonitrile costs.
High energy costs hampering optimal production.
Robust export demand from the Middle East & Southeast Asia.
Stable inventory and port conditions.

Q4 2024 (Quarter Ending December 2024)

Europe observed sharp volatility:

Early quarter declines from weak industrial demand.
December rebound driven by water treatment procurement.
Declining acrylonitrile costs and economic uncertainty kept prices contained.
Production and Cost Structure Insights

Across all regions, Acrylamide production costs were heavily influenced by:

Feedstock Acrylonitrile

Periodic easing in Asia (particularly Q2-Q3 2025) helped reduce costs.
Earlier surges in late 2024-early 2025 provided upward pressure.

Energy Costs

Europe faced structurally higher electricity and gas costs.
APAC dealt with rising steam and inland freight tariffs.
Compliance and Regulatory Costs

North America saw price support from environmental compliance under EPA Rule 2024.
Logistics Expenses

Trans-Pacific freight premiums influenced CFR values in the U.S.
Inland freight normalization in Europe helped ease producer cost pressures.
Procurement Outlook

Procurement teams should anticipate:

Short-Term (Next 1-2 Quarters)

Range-bound price movements with seasonal fluctuations.
Continued sensitivity to acrylonitrile pricing.
Potential softening if Asia maintains strong export availability.
Medium-Term

Water treatment demand to remain the key stabilizer.
Freight volatility to influence landed costs, especially in North America.
Buyer Strategy Recommendations

Maintain flexible procurement cycles aligned with inventory conditions.
Monitor acrylonitrile trends closely as leading indicators.
Avoid large-volume commitments in periods of rising Asian exports.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why did Acrylamide prices fall in North America in September 2025?

Due to increased Asian arrivals, softened domestic demand, and persistent freight-related cost floors.

What drove APAC Acrylamide price declines in September 2025?

Supply recovery post-maintenance, easing acrylonitrile costs, and delayed procurement by buyers.

Why did European Acrylamide prices drop in September 2025?

Rising output, higher inventories, weak export demand, and lower feedstock costs.

Which sector is the main demand driver for Acrylamide globally?

Municipal and industrial water treatment remains the dominant consuming sector.

How do energy and freight costs affect Acrylamide pricing?

They significantly influence conversion and landed costs, even when feedstock prices fall.

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