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Acrylic Staple Fibre (asf) Price Trend and Forecast

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Global acrylic staple fibre (asf) Spot Market Prices, Trend Analysis and Forecast

Price-Watch’s most active coverage of Acrylic Staple Fibre price assessment:

  • 3.0D/ 64 mm Bright FOB Laem Chabang, Thailand
  • 3.0D/ 64 mm Bright CIF Nhava Sheva (Thailand), India
  • 3.0D/ 64 mm Bright CIF Jakarta (Thailand), Indonesia
  • 3.0D/ 64 mm Bright CIF Port Kelang (Thailand), Malaysia

Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) Price Trend Q3 2025

In Q3 2025, global Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) price trend experienced a moderate decline of around 2.5–3%, mirroring easing feedstock Acrylonitrile costs and subdued downstream demand. Regional supply chain adjustments, heightened competition from polyester fibres, and reduced procurement activity within textile and hygiene segments contributed to the softer market tone.

Production rates across Asia continued at stable levels, resulting in inventory accumulation and gentler pricing. Moving forward, stable raw material inputs and reduced end-user demand are likely to sustain a cautious outlook for Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) prices into the next quarter.

Thailand

According to Price-Watch, in Q3 2025, Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) price trend in Thailand has been reflective of lower costs of Acrylonitrile feedstock prices and ongoing weakness across both apparel and nonwoven applications. Export competitiveness weakened amid regional oversupply, slowing global clothing consumption demand, and increased competition from perceptions of synthetic substitutes as cheaper.

In September 2025, acrylic staple fibre prices in Thailand continued their downward trend, as ASF export prices FOB Laem Chabang decreased by 2.8% from the previous quarter, averaging USD 1520-1600 per metric ton.

Although operating rates remained relatively stable, high inventories and weak foreign orders encouraged Thai exporters to lower their prices, while supply chain volatility and weak demand from key markets were expected to keep prices under pressure into Q4 2025.

Indonesia

In the third quarter of 2025, the Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) price trend in Indonesia has been influenced by sluggish demand for garments and home textiles, as well as lower costs of acrylonitrile, resulting in reduced production costs. Increased imports from neighboring producers added downward pressure, although exchange rate weakness caused a slight increase in purchase prices.

Overall, in September of 2025, ASF prices in Indonesia further declined, with average ASF import prices CIF to Jakarta, continuing to show weakness as total textile sector activity remained low, with significant regional over-supply. Deteriorating OEM orders combined with weak finished-good turnover further disincentivized restocking, compounding overall price weakness during the month.

Malaysia

In Q3 2025, the Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) price trend in Malaysia has been influenced by lower Acrylonitrile feedstock costs and stronger competition from inexpensive polyester staple fibre, both of which expanded supply and reduced supplier leverage.

In September 2025, Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) prices in Malaysia fell with Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) import prices CIF Port Kelang reflecting subdued activity across textile and disposable hygiene sectors. Ongoing uncertainty in regional export markets further dampened trading sentiment, while steady local production and limited inventory liquidation kept Malaysian ASF prices subdued through late Q3.

India

According to Price-Watch, As of September 2025, India’s Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) price trend has remained on a balanced footing with import prices not moving much and domestic prices down by 1.2%. The prices of the acrylic staple fibre in India have reflected steady demand from the spun yarn, apparel, and hygiene markets, while muted activity has been observed in the spinning and apparel sectors.

Costs of Acrylonitrile feedstock have been stable, and imports from Southeast Asia have facilitated an ample supply while restricted inventory restocking has constrained any further downward price activity, if not modest increases. Conversely, competitive pricing for polyester and a lack of export orders have limited any price recovery.

Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) Price Trend Analysis: Q4 2025

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. 

In 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. 

Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) Price Trend Analysis: Q4 2024

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Technical Specifications of Acrylic Staple Fibre (asf) Price Trends

Product Description

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.

Identifiers and Classification:

  • CAS No – 25014-41-9
  • HS Code – 55033090
  • Molecular Formula – (C₃H₃N)ₙ
  • Molecular Weight (in gm/mol) – 26,500 to 106,000


Acrylic Staple Fibre Synonyms:

  • Acrylic Textiles Fibre
  • Acrylic Fibre
  • ASF


Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) Grades Specific Price Assessment:

  • 3.0D/ 64 mm Bright Price Trend


Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) Global Trade and Shipment Terms

  • Quotation Terms (Product & Country Specific): 25-28 MT, 30-50 MT
  • Packaging Type (Product & Country Specific): 320 Kg Bales


Incoterms Referenced in ASF Price Reporting

Shipping Term  Location  Definition 
FOB Laem Chabang  Laem Chabang, Thailand  ASF Export price from Thailand 
CIF Nhava Sheva (Thailand)  Nhava Sheva, India  ASF Import price in India from Thailand 
CIF Jakarta (Thailand)  Jakarta, Indonesia  ASF Import price in Indonesia from Thailand 
CIF Port Kelang (Thailand)  Port Kelang, Malaysia  ASF Import price in Malaysia from Thailand 
Ex Punjab (India)  Punjab, India  Domestically Traded ASF price in Punjab 

*Quotation Terms refers to the quantity range specified for the ASF being quoted or offered in a commercial transaction.

**Packaging Type refers to standard packaging size commonly used for ASF packing, ease of handling, transportation, and storage in industrial and commercial applications.

Key Acrylic Staple Fibre (ASF) Manufacturers and their brands

Brand Name  Manufacturer 
Birlacril  Thai Acrylic Fibre 
N/A  Aksa Akrilik 
N/A  Dralon GmbH 
N/A  Jilin Qifeng Chemical Fibre 
N/A  Exlan (Japan) 
N/A  Indian Acrylics 

Acrylic Staple Fibre (asf) Industrial Applications

acrylic staple fibre market share end use

Historically, several events have caused significant fluctuations in Acrylic Staple Fibre (asf) prices

Russia Ukraine War & Energy Supply Disruptions (2022–Present) 

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. 

 COVID‑19 Pandemic & Supply Chain Shock (2020–2022) 

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. 

 China Environmental Regulations & Acrylonitrile Plant Shutdowns (2017–2018) 

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. 

 

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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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