Thailand
India
Indonesia
MalaysiaIn the first quarter of 2025, Thailand’s ASF FOB prices climbed 4% to around USD 1660/MT. Recovering export orders from Europe and North America alongside improved downstream restocking supported the increase. Acrylonitrile contract prices rose on global petrochemical tightness and regional plant outages. A slight baht depreciation also added upward pressure to US‑dollar FOB values.Â
According to PriceWatch, In the second quarter of 2025 Thailand’s ASF FOB prices declined by 4.2% as falling crude oil drove down Propylene and Acrylonitrile feedstock costs, easing margin pressures for producers. Continued weak apparel and nonwoven orders from key export markets led to further production cuts, while ample inventories prompted mills to offer discounts. Energy costs remained muted, and lower freight rates on reduced container volumes helped dampen landed costs.Â
Supported by a post‑pandemic rebound in regional textile manufacturing and improved export orders, Thailand’s Acrylic Staple Fibre FOB prices rose 3.41% in the first quarter of 2024 over the previous quarter. Mills managed balanced inventories after cautious year‑end restocking, which helped absorb elevated Acrylonitrile and Propylene costs without passing them on. At the same time, higher Ammonia import expenses and intermittent upstream petrochemical outages further contributed to the upward trajectory of ASF values during this period.Â
In the second quarter of 2024, Thailand’s ASF FOB prices experienced a slight decrease as international apparel orders softened, and port inventories built up. Producers cut operating rates to prevent oversupply, even though Acrylonitrile and energy costs remained elevated. A stronger baht against the dollar made Thai FOB values less competitive abroad, prompting selective discounts to reduce surplus volumes.Â
ASF prices in Thailand fell further in the third quarter of 2024, driven by continued weak offtake amid subdued home‑textile demand. Producers curtailed output to mitigate oversupply risks even as global Acrylonitrile and Propylene costs stabilized but stayed high. Maintenance shutdowns at regional AN units tightened supply intermittently, while monsoon‑season logistics delays weighed on buying sentiment.Â
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ASF FOB prices were stable to very slightly down as mills maintained steady inventories and marginal feedstock cost relief from lower Propylene and Acrylonitrile contract prices. Rising inland energy tariffs in Thailand and muted domestic demand during the festive season kept pricing pressure, while normalized supply‑chain lead times failed to spur meaningful recovery.Â
Molecular Weight[g/mol]
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Molecular Formula
Acrylic Staple Fibre is a synthetic fibre made by polymerizing Acrylonitrile into long chain polymers that are then cut into short staple lengths, offering a wool‑like feel with excellent warmth retention, light weight, and resistance to sunlight, chemicals, and mildew. It exhibits good tensile strength, colourfastness, and quick‑dry properties, making it ideal for blending with natural fibres or use on its own in various textile applications. Acrylic Staple Fibre is commonly utilized in apparel such as sweaters, socks, scarves, and activewear, as well as in home furnishings like blankets, carpets, and upholstery, and in technical textiles for insulation, filtration, and geotextiles.
Packaging Type
Grades Covered
Incoterms Used
Synonym
PriceWatch Quotation Terms:
Ex-Location: This incoterm refers to a shipping agreement where the seller makes the goods available at their premises, and the buyer is responsible for all transportation costs, including shipping, insurance, and any other fees.
CIF: CIF refers to the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) terms for goods. Under CIF terms, the seller is responsible for the cost of goods, insurance, and freight charges until the goods reach the port of destination.
FD: FD stands for Free Delivered where the seller takes full responsibility for delivering goods to the location/port. This ensures the buyer receives the goods at the designated port with all necessary costs, except import duties, covered.
FOB: FOB refers to the Free On-Board shipping term, where the seller is responsible for the cost and risk of delivering the goods to the port. Once the goods are on board the vessel, the responsibility shifts to the buyer for all costs, including shipping and insurance.
Technical specification for Acrylic Staple Fibre Â
| Property | Specification |
| Denier | 3.0 D |
| Linear density | 3.3 dtex |
| Cut length | 64 mm |
| Lustre | Bright |
| Type  | Shrinkable 23-29% |
Applications
Acrylic Staple Fibre is widely used across various sectors due to its wool-like texture, warmth, and durability. In the textile and apparel industry, it is commonly found in sweaters, socks, scarves, gloves, and sportswear, often used alone, or blended with natural fibers like wool or cotton. In home furnishings, it is used in blankets, carpets, curtains, upholstery, and cushion fillings for its resilience and easy-care properties. The fibre also serves important roles in nonwoven applications such as insulation, filtration media, and geotextiles, while its lightweight and hypoallergenic nature makes it suitable for stuffing in pillows, quilts, and soft toys.Â
Russia Ukraine War & Energy Supply Disruptions (2022–Present)Â
The outbreak of the Russia Ukraine conflict in early 2022 sent global energy markets into turmoil, driving up natural gas and naphtha prices—key inputs for Propylene and ultimately Acrylonitrile production. As Acrylonitrile costs surged, Acrylic Staple Fibre producers faced sharply higher feedstock expenses. Concurrent freight bottlenecks from Black Sea export curbs added logistics premiums, causing ASF FOB values to spike through 2022 and into 2023 before gradually easing as alternative energy routes were secured.Â
 COVID‑19 Pandemic & Supply Chain Shock (2020–2022)Â
The COVID 19 pandemic triggered widespread factory closures and transport delays across Asia in 2020, disrupting Acrylonitrile monomer supply and leading to acute feedstock shortages. Early lockdowns caused ASF prices to jump as inventories ran low, only for values to slump later that year amid collapsed apparel demand. With economies reopening in 2021, demand for home textiles and personal protective nonwovens drove a rapid rebound in ASF prices through 2022, as logistical constraints and spot Propylene shortages persisted.Â
 China Environmental Regulations & Acrylonitrile Plant Shutdowns (2017–2018)Â
In 2017 the Chinese government intensified environmental regulations targeting high‑pollution industries, forcing unplanned maintenance and temporary closure of several Acrylonitrile production units in Shandong and Jiangsu provinces. Reduced regional supply pushed global Acrylonitrile contract prices up by double digits, and Acrylic Staple Fibre values followed suit with a sustained increase. Though capacity gradually returned by late 2018, the episode underscored the vulnerability of ASF pricing to upstream monomer availability.Â
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Molecular Weight[g/mol]
CAS No
HS Code
Molecular Formula
Acrylic Staple Fibre is a synthetic fibre made by polymerizing Acrylonitrile into long chain polymers that are then cut into short staple lengths, offering a wool‑like feel with excellent warmth retention, light weight, and resistance to sunlight, chemicals, and mildew. It exhibits good tensile strength, colourfastness, and quick‑dry properties, making it ideal for blending with natural fibres or use on its own in various textile applications. Acrylic Staple Fibre is commonly utilized in apparel such as sweaters, socks, scarves, and activewear, as well as in home furnishings like blankets, carpets, and upholstery, and in technical textiles for insulation, filtration, and geotextiles.
Packaging Type
Grades Covered
Incoterms Used
Synonym
PriceWatch Quotation Terms:
Ex-Location: This incoterm refers to a shipping agreement where the seller makes the goods available at their premises, and the buyer is responsible for all transportation costs, including shipping, insurance, and any other fees.
CIF: CIF refers to the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) terms for goods. Under CIF terms, the seller is responsible for the cost of goods, insurance, and freight charges until the goods reach the port of destination.
FD: FD stands for Free Delivered where the seller takes full responsibility for delivering goods to the location/port. This ensures the buyer receives the goods at the designated port with all necessary costs, except import duties, covered.
FOB: FOB refers to the Free On-Board shipping term, where the seller is responsible for the cost and risk of delivering the goods to the port. Once the goods are on board the vessel, the responsibility shifts to the buyer for all costs, including shipping and insurance.
Technical specification for Acrylic Staple Fibre Â
| Property | Specification |
| Denier | 3.0 D |
| Linear density | 3.3 dtex |
| Cut length | 64 mm |
| Lustre | Bright |
| Type  | Shrinkable 23-29% |
Applications
Acrylic Staple Fibre is widely used across various sectors due to its wool-like texture, warmth, and durability. In the textile and apparel industry, it is commonly found in sweaters, socks, scarves, gloves, and sportswear, often used alone, or blended with natural fibers like wool or cotton. In home furnishings, it is used in blankets, carpets, curtains, upholstery, and cushion fillings for its resilience and easy-care properties. The fibre also serves important roles in nonwoven applications such as insulation, filtration media, and geotextiles, while its lightweight and hypoallergenic nature makes it suitable for stuffing in pillows, quilts, and soft toys.Â
The pricing of Acrylic Staple Fibre is primarily driven by the cost of its key raw material, Acrylonitrile, which is derived from Propylene and Ammonia. Fluctuations in energy prices, supply chain logistics, and regional production capacity also significantly impact ASF prices.
An increase in Acrylonitrile or Propylene prices typically raises production costs for ASF, leading manufacturers to pass those costs onto buyers. Conversely, when upstream costs soften or supply improves, ASF prices may decline as producers adjust their margins to stay competitive.
Key sectors influencing ASF demand include winter apparel, home furnishings like blankets and upholstery, and nonwoven technical textiles. Seasonal garment cycles, consumer spending patterns, and shifts in global fashion or home décor trends can all impact ASF consumption and pricing.
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