Live Asian Acrylonitrile Price Trends

Rising feedstock costs support stronger offers / Supplies ease for Dec-January loaders

Jun 04, 2026

The Asian acrylonitrile market strengthened in the week ended Dec. 2, driven by rising feedstock propylene and ammonia costs. Domestic Shandong discussions remained stable at Yuan 7,850-7,950/metric ton, equivalent to $921-$933/mt on an import parity basis, unchanged from the previous week. Producers adopted a firmer stance in the seaborne market. Selling indications for H2-December to early January were heard at $1,120-$1,125/mt CFR Southeast Asia, while Northeast Asia levels were around $1,110/mt CFR. A major supplier offered December-loading India cargoes at $1,130/mt CFR, stating January offers are likely to rise further due to escalating feedstock prices and steady demand. Acrylonitrile production is expected to remain high, with major plants maintaining firm price expectations. Unv1's Formosa plans to shut both ACN units in Mailiao for a four-week scheduled maintenance starting Dec. 26,...

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