Butyl acrylate prices in the USA firmed in February after a soft January, signaling a cautious recovery as the market digested declines. Mid-January losses triggered sentiment pressure, but the Butyl acrylate market stabilized and posted a modest uptick in the first half of February. January remained weak, with prices down on a month, reflecting ample carried-over inventories and subdued restocking. Buyers were selective, with steady activity in select manufacturing pockets, while broader offtake remained restrained. Demand was mixed across end-use sectors: construction offered tentative support amid softer residential sentiment, even as construction hiring rose; coatings and adhesives demand remained soft, with discounting and light restocking. Export interest stayed muted, limited to contracted shipments to neighboring regions, further constraining external demand. On the supply side, acrylic acid held firm and provided cost-stability, while n-butanol showed mixed movements; logistics disruptions and winter conditions briefly constrained flows. The outlook remains near-term softness with a seasonal rebound expected into spring, contingent on restocking and export improvement.
