China's 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA) Prices Rise 21.83% in March 2026

2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate prices in China rose sharply in March as export-led buying and rising feedstock costs tightened coastal availability. Early-month strength in ethylene oxide-linked inputs prompted producers to lift offers, while Southeast Asia and Turkey buyers rushed procurement to hedge against further inflation. Mid-month unplanned outages and tighter environmental inspections across the acrylic chain reduced cargo availability, and port congestion added logistics friction for seaborne supply. Domestic converters for contact-lens polymers and radiation-cured coatings maintained steady run rates, supporting inland differentials even as some downstream sectors signal seasonal moderation later. Demand for 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate from coatings exporters and dental-resin buyers remained the main support for the upturn. The near-term price path is skewed higher, with forecasts for gains in the next couple of months before a material decline into autumn. Upstream cost pressure and constrained output underpinned seller confidence, while shipping disruptions and geopolitical risk continue to temper expectations. Market participants remain watchful of inventory cycles.