US Acrylamide Powder Prices Rebound in July 2026 as Rising Freight Costs Lift Import Values

The US Acrylamide Powder import market strengthened in July 2026 as higher ocean freight costs from China outweighed easing feedstock economics, lifting landed import values despite only moderate downstream demand. Following June's weakness, importers accelerated replenishment to secure cargoes before further logistics cost escalation, while suppliers maintained firm CFR offers amid rising replacement costs. The Acrylamide Powder CFR USGC price increased by USD 10/MT, reaching USD 1,730/MT in July. Municipal water-treatment procurement improved modestly after delayed June purchasing, while paper, mining, and oilfield chemical sectors maintained routine consumption without significant expansion. Supply from China remained uninterrupted as producers operated at stable rates; however, freight became the dominant pricing driver after Shanghai–Houston 20-ft container rates increased by approximately 21% month-on-month, significantly raising import parity. Looking ahead, August prices are expected to remain moderately firm as elevated freight costs, resilient import replacement values and seasonal hurricane-related logistics risks support the market, although comfortable inventories and stable Chinese production should prevent any sharp price escalation.