During this period (20260814-20260820), data shows that as of August 20, 2026, the average weekly profit of acrylic acid was -46 CNY/ton, a decrease of 332.32% compared to the previous week; the cost of acrylic acid was 7276 CNY/ton, an increase of 2.19% compared to the previous week.
Trend of Theoretical Cost of Acrylic Acid and Butyl Acrylate (Unit: CNY/ton)
Trend of Theoretical Profit of Acrylic Acid and Butyl Acrylate (Unit: CNY/ton)
Table: Weekly Data Comparison of Cost and Profit for China Acrylic Acid Samples
Unit: CNY/ton
| Item | August 13 | August 20 | Change | Change Rate |
| Acrylic Acid Profit | 19.8 | -46 | -65.8 | -332.32% |
| Acrylic Acid Cost | 7120.2 | 7276 | 155.8 | 2.19% |
Sample Description: On the data release day, the theoretical cost and profit are monitored based on the statistical acrylic acid price.
Glossary: Cost: Production cost is the sum of direct expenses, direct labor, and indirect manufacturing costs incurred by an enterprise to produce a certain type and quantity of products. The production cost of acrylic acid refers to the theoretical production cost derived from the raw material (propylene).
Profit: The production profit of acrylic acid calculated based on the price of acrylic acid petrochemical enterprises, i.e., the profit after subtracting the total cost and additional expenses (excluding financial expenses) from the market price.
