What is Acrylonitrile Market Analysis: Price Trend, Trade Data and Acrylic Fibre Demand
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Latest published month (2026-07) — Sentiment: Neutral
The most recent published customs observation for HS 292610 is 2026-07 at USD 2,219.99/ton, -3.3% against the previous month and +55.0% against 2025-08.
Reported volume across the fixed 2-economy panel was 248,459 tonnes over the window, 20,705 tonnes a month on average, and the three-month trend is +18.9%. The heading-level series is volatile: the largest month-on-month move in the window was +30.4% between 2026-03 and 2026-04, when reported value moved +29.2% and reported tonnage moved -0.9%, so that move reflects the mix and size of shipments filed under this heading rather than a single quoted price.
Next 1–3 Months — Outlook
This page is refreshed from public customs statistics rather than paid price assessments, so the next revision will roll in each newly published month for HS 292610. Direction shown here is a reading of published customs unit values, not a forecast.
Key Market Impact
Customs unit values for this heading are the single most checkable price signal available without a subscription: they combine the product mix actually crossing borders, the average contract level behind those shipments and freight-relevant volume. Treat them as the trade-weighted baseline for the heading, and read the coverage note above before applying them to a single grade.
How About the Price?
Data source: UN Comtrade public trade statistics (https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202607&cmdCode=292610&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true) | Last updated: 2026-11-06
Price Trajectory, latest 12 months (2025-08 to 2026-07)
The monthly customs export unit value for HS 292610 moved from USD 1,432.08/ton in 2025-08 to USD 2,219.99/ton in 2026-07 (+55.0% across the window). The window high was USD 2,295.16/ton in 2026-06 and the low USD 1,432.08/ton in 2025-08. Three-month averages put the latest quarter +18.9% against the previous one, which is classified here as neutral. The heading-level series is volatile: the largest month-on-month move in the window was +30.4% between 2026-03 and 2026-04, when reported value moved +29.2% and reported tonnage moved -0.9%, so that move reflects the mix and size of shipments filed under this heading rather than a single quoted price.
The same panel reported USD 448.2 million of export value on 248,459 tonnes over the twelve months, an average of 20,705 tonnes a month. Values are customs returns for the stated HS heading, so they capture the traded mix of that heading rather than a single quoted grade.
The EU side of the same heading is one month fresher than the panel above: Eurostat Comext records EU27 imports of HS 292610 from outside the EU at USD 2,096.48/ton in 2026-08 (EUR 1,808.38/ton at the ECB monthly reference rate), -5.2% against 2026-07, on 5,797 tonnes; the twelve months to 2026-08 totalled 58,451 tonnes. On the 12 months the two datasets share (2025-08 to 2026-07), three-month blocks that far apart moved +38.8% on the export panel and +39.0% on the EU import side, so the two agree on direction. Import values are recorded on a CIF-type basis by a single bloc, so the level is not comparable with the export panel — the comparison above is directional.
2026-08 is deliberately not in the series: of the 2 economies that make up this page's fixed panel, 1 had filed both value and net weight for this heading when the page was rebuilt on 2026-11-06 (the heading drew 7 filers in total that month); neither 2026-09 nor 2026-10 drew a single filing for this heading. Splicing a partly-filed month onto a fixed panel would move the unit value through composition alone, so the window stays at 2026-07 until the whole panel for 2026-08 has reported.
HS 292610 carries acrylonitrile only, so the series is product-level; acetonitrile and hydrogen cyanide co-products from the ammoxidation route are classified elsewhere, and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene and SAN resins made from it sit in Chapter 39.
Supply-side factors
- Fixed reporting panel of 2 economies: DEU (276), NLD (528). The panel is held constant in every month of the window so month-to-month movement is not a composition effect.
- Monthly unit value range over the window: USD 1,432.08 to USD 2,295.16/ton.
- Latest month, 2026-07: USD 2,219.99/ton, -3.3% against the previous month, on 18,037 tonnes.
Demand-side factors
- Acrylonitrile demand runs to acrylic fibre, to ABS and SAN engineering plastics, to acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber and to adiponitrile for nylon intermediates, so the call is driven by textile fibre runs in Asia and by appliance and automotive plastics demand.
- Related market pages on this site: Propylene (the ammoxidation feedstock), Styrene (the co-monomer in ABS and SAN), Butadiene (the diene in ABS, SAN and NBR), Isophthalonitrile (the nitrile made by the same ammoxidation chemistry).
Basis: these are customs unit values for the stated HS heading, not quoted spot, contract or assessed prices, and no paid price assessment is used or redistributed on this page. Every figure can be re-checked at the API links listed at the end of this page.
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Substitutes & Alternatives
| Substitute / Alternative | Replacement Scenario / How It Substitutes |
|---|---|
| Methacrylonitrile (MAN) | Can partially replace acrylonitrile as a comonomer in acrylic fiber and copolymer resin production. Provides similar nitrile functionality and reactivity in free-radical polymerization, but typically used only in specialty or modified fiber grades due to higher cost and different reactivity ratios. Not a drop-in replacement at industrial scale. |
| Acrylamide | Substitutes for acrylonitrile in water-treatment polymer applications and paper-strengthening agents where the nitrile group is not strictly required. Acrylamide-based polyelectrolytes can replace polyacrylonitrile-derived products in flocculation and retention-aid uses. Requires reformulation of the polymer system. |
| Caprolactam / Nylon 6 | In textile fiber applications, nylon 6 (from caprolactam) competes directly with acrylic fibers (polyacrylonitrile) for apparel, carpet, and industrial yarn end uses. Substitution is application-driven: nylon offers higher strength and abrasion resistance, while acrylic offers better UV resistance and wool-like aesthetics. Not a chemical drop-in; requires different spinning and processing equipment. |
| Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fiber | Competes with acrylic (PAN) fiber in apparel, home textiles, and technical textiles. PET is lower cost and widely available; substitution is common in blended fabrics and commodity textile applications. Requires different fiber processing but is a well-established commercial alternative. |
| ABS alternatives: Polycarbonate (PC) or PC/ABS blends | In engineering plastics and automotive/electronics applications where ABS (which contains acrylonitrile) is used, polycarbonate or PC/ABS alloys can substitute when higher heat resistance or impact strength is needed. Substitution requires mold redesign and processing adjustments; not a drop-in replacement but a common engineering trade-off. |
| Nitrile rubber (NBR) alternatives: Hydrogenated NBR (HNBR) or Fluoroelastomers (FKM) | In oil-resistant seals, hoses, and gaskets where NBR (acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber) is used, HNBR or FKM can substitute when higher temperature or chemical resistance is required. These are premium-cost alternatives and are not drop-in replacements; they require compound reformulation and often different curing systems. |
| Adiponitrile (from butadiene) | In the production of hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) for nylon 6,6, adiponitrile (produced via butadiene hydrocyanation or electrohydrodimerization of acrylonitrile) is the direct intermediate. Where acrylonitrile electrohydrodimerization is the route to adiponitrile, alternative adiponitrile production routes (e.g., Invista butadiene process) reduce dependence on acrylonitrile as a feedstock for this application. |
| Bio-based acrylonitrile (from glycerol or 3-hydroxypropionitrile) | Emerging drop-in substitute for fossil-derived acrylonitrile in all end uses. Routes under development include dehydration/ammoxidation of glycerol (a biodiesel co-product) or fermentation-derived 3-HP converted to acrylonitrile. Not yet at commercial scale but chemically identical to conventional ACN, so no reformulation is needed once available. |
Related PetroApex Market Pages
- Propylene
- Propylene Feedstock Gas
- Adiponitrile
- Isophthalonitrile — the nitrile made by the same ammoxidation chemistry.
Regulatory Status
| Region | Regulation / Policy Name | Issuing Authority | Year (enacted or latest revision) | Key Requirement / Threshold | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910.1045) | OSHA | 2023 (current version) | Permissible Exposure Limit: 2 ppm TWA (8-hour), 1 ppm Action Level; 10 ppm STEL/15-min; Skin notation | https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1045 |
| United States | TSCA Section 6 High-Priority Substance Designation | US EPA | 2024 | Acrylonitrile designated as high-priority substance; subject to risk evaluation and subsequent fee/reporting obligations | https://environmentalhealthsafetybrief.sidley.com/2025/01/09/epa-announces-list-of-manufacturers-subject-to-fees-for-chemical-substances-under-the-toxic-substances-control-act/ |
| United States | TSCA Risk Evaluation for Acrylonitrile | US EPA | 2025 (designation) | Subject to ongoing risk evaluation and fee obligations for manufacturers/importers | https://environmentalhealthsafetybrief.sidley.com/2025/01/09/epa-announces-list-of-manufacturers-subject-to-fees-for-chemical-substances-under-the-toxic-substances-control-act/ |
| United States | Acrylonitrile UN Number and Classification | DOT/IMO | Current | UN 1093, Acrylonitrile, stabilized; Class 3 (flammable liquid) with 6.1 (toxic); Packing Group I | https://www.chemos.de/import/data/msds/GB_en/107-13-1-A0003043-GB-en.pdf |
| European Union | Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values (Directive 98/24/EC as amended) | EU Commission (REACH implementation) | 2026 | 0.45 ppm TWA (8-hour); 1.8 ppm STEL (15-minute) | https://www.petrochemistry.eu/publication/new-acrylonitrile-occupational-exposure-limits-oels-set-by-european-legislation-cmd4/ |
| India | Customs Notification No. 16/2025 (Anti-Dumping Duty) | Indian CBIC (Ministry of Finance) | 2025 | Definitive 5-year anti-dumping duty on Acetonitrile (CAS 75-05-8) imports from China, Russia, Taiwan; rates USD 202–481 per metric tonne | https://taxguru.in/custom-duty/cbic-imposes-add-acetonitrile-imports-china-russia-taiwan.html |
| European Union | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1739 (Anti-Dumping on ABS) | European Commission | 2025 | Provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) resins; duties ranging 5.2%–21.7% on imports from Korea and Taiwan | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32025R1739 |
Key Influence Events
Acrylonitrile (ACN; chemical formula CH2=CHCN; CAS 107-13-1) is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid with a faint pungent odor. It is an important industrial monomer and chemical intermediate, primarily used in the manufacture of acrylic fibers, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) resins, nitrile rubber (NBR), acrylamide, and adiponitrile. Commercially, it is produced almost exclusively by the catalytic ammoxidation of propylene (the SOHIO/BP process), in which propylene, ammonia, and air react over a mixed-metal oxide catalyst at elevated temperature to yield acrylonitrile, water, and hydrogen cyanide as a co-product. It is classified as a probable human carcinogen and is handled under strict industrial hygiene controls.
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Production Process of Acrylonitrile Market Analysis: Price Trend, Trade Data and Acrylic Fibre Demand
Acrylonitrile (ACN; chemical formula CH2=CHCN; CAS 107-13-1) is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid with a faint pungent odor. It is an important industrial monomer and chemical intermediate, primarily used in the manufacture of acrylic fibers, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) resins, nitrile rubber (NBR), acrylamide, and adiponitrile. Commercially, it is produced almost exclusively by the catalytic ammoxidation of propylene (the SOHIO/BP process), in which propylene, ammonia, and air react over a mixed-metal oxide catalyst at elevated temperature to yield acrylonitrile, water, and hydrogen cyanide as a co-product. It is classified as a probable human carcinogen and is handled under strict industrial hygiene controls.
Specs & Grades
| Property / Parameter | Typical Value / Range | Unit | Grade / Standard |
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Data Sources
Price and volume figures are derived from the directly verified public sources below. The customs unit values are USD/ton and are not subscription price assessments. Grade-level specifications are not restated here: confirm them with the supplier. Every monthly endpoint used for the series on this page is listed below, together with the EU cross-check, the exchange rate used to express it in dollars and the HS classification reference.
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202508&cmdCode=292610&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202509&cmdCode=292610&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202510&cmdCode=292610&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202511&cmdCode=292610&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202512&cmdCode=292610&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202601&cmdCode=292610&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202602&cmdCode=292610&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202603&cmdCode=292610&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202604&cmdCode=292610&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202605&cmdCode=292610&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202606&cmdCode=292610&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?reporterCode=156,842,699,410,276,528,356,360,764,458,724,40,56,251,380,616,826,124,76,484,792,682,784,704,490,702,643,36,710,818,364,203,348,300,620,372,208,246,752,578,320,508&period=202607&cmdCode=292610&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true
- https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/api/comext/dissemination/statistics/1.0/data/DS-045409?format=JSON&freq=M&reporter=EU27_2020&partner=EXT_EU27_2020&flow=1&indicators=VALUE_IN_EUROS&indicators=QUANTITY_IN_100KG&product=292610&sinceTimePeriod=2025-08
- https://data-api.ecb.europa.eu/service/data/EXR/M.USD.EUR.SP00.A?format=csvdata&startPeriod=2025-08&endPeriod=2026-10
- https://comtradeapi.un.org/files/v1/app/reference/HS.json
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