Global Polyacrylamide prices increased during the second week of June 2026, led by higher manufacturer offer prices across the China FOB market.
The upward trend was primarily supported by elevated production costs, as producers continued to factor in the impact of earlier increases in feedstock acrylonitrile and ammonia prices, which kept manufacturing expenses higher.
Although crude oil prices recently declined following easing geopolitical tensions, their influence on upstream costs is expected to emerge only after a few weeks, allowing Polyacrylamide prices to remain elevated in the near term.
Source: Price Watch™ PAM Prices
China Polyacrylamide Prices Rise on Higher Production Costs
Polyacrylamide prices increased in China in the second week of June 2026, with the market witnessing higher manufacturer quotations despite cautious downstream purchasing activity.
The upward trend was primarily supported by elevated production costs, as producers continued to reflect the impact of earlier increases in feedstock acrylonitrile and ammonia prices, keeping manufacturing expenses firm.
Meanwhile, buyers from water treatment, paper, and mining industries maintained cautious procurement due to sufficient inventories and uncertainty over future demand, limiting overall trading activity despite the upward pricing momentum.
Polyacrylamide Market Outlook
Polyacrylamide prices are expected to ease in the coming weeks as improving crude and petrochemical supply flows from the Middle East are likely to reduce upstream cost pressures.
Feedstock acrylonitrile and ammonia prices are also anticipated to soften amid improving availability, further lowering production costs for manufacturers.
However, persistent geopolitical tensions between Iran and the USA continue to pose a risk of fresh supply disruptions that could quickly reverse the current trend.
Will improving regional supply fundamentals keep prices under pressure, or could another geopolitical escalation trigger a renewed upward movement?
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