Track Butyl Acrylate Price Report Historical and Forecast

Executive Summary

The butyl acrylate market experienced varied price movements across global regions from Q4 2024 through Q3 2025, influenced by demand fluctuations, feedstock cost trends, inventory levels, logistics, and international trade dynamics. By Q3 2025 (Quarter ending September), price indices indicated subdued or range-bound pricing in most regions, shaped by weak downstream demand-particularly in construction and coatings-balanced supply conditions, and careful procurement behavior. Spot prices remained generally stable with intermittent volatility driven by inventory overhangs and regional import/export dynamics. Feedstock cost trends, especially acrylic acid and propylene, played a supporting role, easing production costs in key markets.

This article provides a structured, data-backed analysis of quarterly movements, reasons behind price changes, procurement behavior, production cost trends, and trade impacts for North America, APAC, and Europe-alongside historical context and forward forecast insights.

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Introduction

Butyl Acrylate is a critical monomer used in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. Its price dynamics are closely tied to feedstock costs-most notably acrylic acid and n-butanol-as well as demand in construction, paints & coatings, and industrial downstream sectors.

Over the past four quarters, the global butyl acrylate market has witnessed a mix of bearish and neutral pricing trends. While periodic feedstock cost rises supported price resilience, persistent weak end-use demand and ample inventory levels largely constrained significant price uplifts.

Global Price Overview (Q4 2024 - Q3 2025)

Across major regions-North America, APAC, Europe, MEA, and South America-price behavior displayed several common themes:

Demand Weakness: Construction and coatings sectors remained soft, dampening offtake.
Balanced Supplies: Steady production and ample inventories limited price volatility.
Feedstock Impacts: Fluctuations in acrylic acid and propylene influenced production costs.
Inventory Dynamics: High stock levels moderated urgency in procurement.
Trade Flows: Import flows (especially from China and North America) influenced local price levels.
By Q3 2025, price indices in most regions were range-bound or modestly lower compared to previous quarters, reflecting continued demand restraint and balanced regional supply conditions.

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Detailed Regional Analysis

North America

Price Movements

In Q3 2025, the U.S. Butyl Acrylate Price Index declined by 3.68% quarter-over-quarter, with the average price around USD 1412.33/MT (DEL-Texas). Spot quotations remained range-bound near cyclical lows, supported by ample inventories and limited buying urgency.

In Q2 2025, the market had initially shown slight increases in spot pricing due to higher feedstock costs and increased early-quarter downstream demand, but this reversed as the quarter progressed amid demand headwinds and inventory pressure.

In Q1 2025, the market stayed bearish under weak demand, economic uncertainty, and logistical disruptions, while Q4 2024 showed bearish trends due to declining feedstock costs and weak construction sector demand.

Drivers Behind Price Changes

Weak construction demand and cautious procurement due to high financing costs reduced spot activity. Balanced domestic supply, with major Gulf Coast producers operating without outages, sustained inventories and limited upward price pressure. Eased acrylic acid costs lowered production expenses, keeping price momentum subdued.

Procurement behavior was characterized by short-term, cautious buying, avoiding large commitments in anticipation of tariff developments and weak downstream demand. Suppliers prioritized inventory control and stable contract pricing over spot volatility.

APAC (Focus on Japan & Singapore)

Price Movements

In Japan (Q3 2025), the butyl acrylate price index fell 8.16% quarter-over-quarter, with an average of USD 1009.33/MT (CIF Tokyo). Spot prices recovered modestly late in the quarter, helped by steady downstream purchases and tighter prompt availability.

Previously in Q2 2025, the wider APAC market (e.g., Singapore) experienced a 12.35% decline in spot pricing. This bearish trend was driven by a surge of low-cost imports from China, combined with weak demand and high regional stock levels.

Earlier quarters reflected mixed trends in Q1 2025, with an initial bullish uptick around Lunar New Year followed by a bearish shift toward March as inventories accumulated.

Drivers Behind Price Changes

Import cost dynamics played an important role. In Q3, higher import costs from China supported nominal upward CIF quotations, though weak domestic demand capped upside price momentum. Ample inventories and thin transactional volumes limited liquidity.

Feedstock economics-especially intermittent propylene cost upticks-added marginal pressure to producers' cost bases. Yet overall demand from coatings and construction remained muted, keeping price momentum restrained.

Procurement remained conservative, with buyers hesitant to accumulate inventory amidst demand uncertainty and abundant imports.

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Europe (Focus on Germany)

Price Movements

In Germany (Q3 2025), the butyl acrylate price index edged up 0.60% quarter-over-quarter to an average of USD 1395.67/MT. Spot prices stayed range-bound, reflecting balanced inventories.

In prior quarters, Q2 2025 saw moderate price increases in early months, influenced by higher feedstock costs and seasonal buying, but the index steadied later as demand softened.

Earlier, Q1 and Q4 2024 exhibited a combination of bearish and modest neutral movements, shaped by weak construction demand and fluctuating feedstock prices.

Drivers Behind Price Changes

Balanced supply-demand conditions and stable acrylic acid costs kept production cost trends steady. Elevated inventory levels and cautious buyer behavior suppressed buyers' urgency, while logistics remained generally intact with only intermittent disruptions.

Procurement decisions were cautious, focusing on immediate needs rather than forward accumulation. Downstream demand, especially from construction, remained lackluster, keeping the price index largely neutral.

Export prospects were muted, with Europe facing stiff competition from imports.

Historical Quarterly Review

Understanding the recent quarterly trends provides stronger context for the Q3 2025 dynamics.

Q4 2024

North America: Bearish sentiment from lower feedstock costs and weak downstream demand. Inventory levels high; pricing subdued.
APAC: Mixed movements with volatile feedstock costs. Weak construction and labor markets pressured demand toward quarter's end.
Europe: Slight early upticks overshadowed by bearish sentiments from weak construction activity; inventories limited price rises.
South America & MEA: Bearish trends persisted with ample supply and weak demand.

Q1 2025

North America: Bearish sentiment driven by economic headwinds, seasonal slowdowns, and logistical disruptions.
APAC: Mixed dynamics-initial bullish momentum before weakening toward March due to inventories and demand drops.
Europe: Stabilized with intermittent positive sentiment but broadly weak.
MEA & South America: Predominantly bearish due to inventory buildup and limited international demand.

Q2 2025

North America: Early price increases from feedstock cost rises, but eventually softened amid demand weakness.
APAC: Significant bearish pressure from cheap imports and oversupply.
Europe: Mild increases followed by stabilization; logistics and weather improved balance.
MEA: Stable to mildly bearish.
South America: Initial import-driven price rises settled into neutral.
Production & Cost Structure Insights

The butyl acrylate value chain is sensitive to feedstock cost inputs-primarily acrylic acid and n-butanol-which directly impact production economics:

Feedstock Trends: Eased acrylic acid prices provided cost relief in key regions (e.g., North America, MEA) during Q3 2025, supporting margins despite weak demand.
Propylene Movements: In APAC, marginal propylene cost upticks influenced production economics more directly.
Inventory Levels: Ample inventory across regions suppressed producers' incentive to push price increases, especially when demand softened.
Operating Rates: Most major producers maintained steady operating rates without significant outages, which preserved supply balance and avoided abrupt price spikes.
Panel data from global markets indicate production cost steadiness has supported range-bound pricing, especially in Europe and the Middle East.

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Procurement Behavior & Demand Outlook

Across all major regions:

Procurement stayed cautious, with buyers preferring short-term contracts over large forward commitments due to demand uncertainty and inventory overhangs.
Downstream sectors-particularly construction and coatings-exhibited softness, influencing buying patterns.
Importers reacted to trade/ tariff dynamics and pricing competitiveness from Chinese exports in APAC and U.S. exports in South America.
Restocking activities were measured, with only modest late-quarter replenishment seen in some regions.
This conservative procurement environment contributed to range-bound prices globally.

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FAQ - Key Questions Answered

What caused butyl acrylate prices to fall in Q3 2025?
Main drivers were weak construction and coatings demand, ample inventories, and steady production output. In APAC and North America, lower spot demand and balanced supply conditions pressured the price indices downward.

Why did some regions show modest price increases?
In Europe (e.g., Germany), slight price index upticks reflected balanced supply amid stable feedstock costs and occasional downstream support, though demand remained subdued.

How did feedstock costs impact pricing?
Feedstock costs (acrylic acid, propylene) played a supporting role. Reduced acrylic acid costs in some regions (e.g., North America) eased production costs, preventing cost-push pricing, while propylene increases in APAC marginally influenced producer economics.

What role did imports and exports play?
Import flows, especially from China into APAC and cheaper U.S. material into South America, influenced regional price floors. Export competition moderated local sellers' pricing power.

How stable are supply and production?
Across most regions, production remained steady with no major outages, and inventories were sufficient. This stability limited abrupt price changes.

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