For the Quarter Ending June 2026
North America
- In the USA, the Polyacrylamide Price Index rose by 6.67% quarter-over-quarter, driven by tight Gulf Coast availability.
- The average Polyacrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 2930.00/MT, reflecting monthly volatility amid export demand and feedstock easing.
- Gulf Coast logistics bottlenecks and lean warehouses constrained Polyacrylamide Spot Price support despite steady plant operating rates.
- Lower natural gas and acrylamide easing influenced the Polyacrylamide Production Cost Trend, reducing upward pricing pressure.
- Strong municipal water treatment and oilfield demand underpin the Polyacrylamide Demand Outlook through seasonal procurement peaks.
- Near-term Polyacrylamide Price Forecast indicates modest volatility as restocking and export flows influence FOB Texas offers.
- The Polyacrylamide Price Index softened in June as comfortable inventories and weaker export enquiries pressured offers.
- Full utilisation at Gulf Coast facilities maintained supply, while a catalyst change-out briefly reduced effective monthly Polyacrylamide output.
Why did the price of Polyacrylamide change in June 2026 in North America?
- Eased acrylamide feedstock costs reduced production input expenses, enabling producers to lower FOB Texas offers.
- Comfortable inventories and weaker export enquiries decreased buying urgency, pressuring spot premiums and offers downward.
- Gulf Coast logistics stability allowed continuous shipments, limiting scarcity-driven rallies despite firm municipal and oilfield demand.
Polyacrylamide (PAM) Prices in APAC
- In China, the Polyacrylamide Price Index fell by 11.55% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting oversupply and weak exports.
- The average Polyacrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 816.67/MT on FOB Qingdao terms.
- Polyacrylamide Spot Price weakness reflected high operating rates, rising inventories, and competitive export discounting producers.
- Polyacrylamide Price Forecast anticipates modest recovery as municipal tenders resume and inventory destocking gradually slows.
- Polyacrylamide Production Cost Trend improved after acrylamide feedstock eased, allowing sustained output despite narrower margins.
- Polyacrylamide Demand Outlook stays subdued as water-treatment purchasing delays and weaker oilfield mining demand persist.
- Polyacrylamide Price Index pressure amplified by new Chinese polymerization capacity and aggressive FOB pricing strategies.
- Polyacrylamide Price Index volatility may persist as exporters heavily discount to manage rising domestic inventories.
Why did the price of Polyacrylamide change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Lower acrylamide feedstock prices reduced production costs, enabling suppliers to discount FOB offers, clearing inventories.
- Commissioning new polymerization capacity increased domestic supply while municipal procurement delays suppressed immediate water-treatment demand.
- Weak export demand from Brazil, Indonesia and Russia reduced lift, sustaining bearish Price Index pressure.
India
- In India, the Polyacrylamide Price Index fell by 7.76% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weaker domestic demand broadly.
- Polyacrylamide Spot Price eased as lower acrylamide feedstock costs reduced producer margins, allowing competitive offers.
Europe
- In Germany, the Polyacrylamide Price Index rose by 7.64% quarter-over-quarter, driven by higher feedstock costs.
- The average Polyacrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 3990/MT based on Hamburg data.
- Polyacrylamide Spot Price strengthened as Acrylamide FOB Hamburg increases and energy costs pressured production in June.
- Polyacrylamide Price Forecast shows modest volatility ahead driven by feedstock movements and seasonal demand shifts.
- Polyacrylamide Production Cost Trend remains upward due to Acrylamide, electricity, and gas increases affecting margins.
- Polyacrylamide Demand Outlook is stable from municipal wastewater and packaging sectors supporting offtake through June.
- Polyacrylamide Price Index tightened as distributor inventories drew down post-spring replenishment while imports remained competitive.
- Polyacrylamide Spot Price sensitivity to Asian imports and Rhine logistics influences German competitiveness and pricing.
Why did the price of Polyacrylamide change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Higher Acrylamide FOB Hamburg and elevated electricity tariffs increased conversion costs and supported a price rise.
- Tightened distributor inventories after spring replenishment combined with stable municipal and industrial demand sustained buying.
- Competitive lower-priced Asian imports and export softness moderated the upside, pressuring offers despite higher production expenses.
UK (United Kingdom)
- In UK (United Kingdom), the Polyacrylamide Price Index rose by 7.99% quarter-over-quarter, supported by stronger exports.
- Domestic inventories remained tight, influencing the Polyacrylamide Spot Price as exporters prioritized higher-margin Scandinavian shipments.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Polyacrylamide (PAM) Prices in North America
- In USA, the Polyacrylamide Price Index rose by 3.58% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting higher acrylamide feedstock costs and export demand.
- The average Polyacrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 2746.67/MT reflecting blended monthly FOB Texas and spot transactions.
- Polyacrylamide Spot Price strengthened in March as Price Index tightened due to lower warehouse inventory and exports.
- Polyacrylamide Price Forecast indicates modest volatility through spring driven by feedstock movements and export lift.
- Polyacrylamide Production Cost Trend rose sharply as upstream acrylamide and acrylonitrile costs increased recently in March.
- Polyacrylamide Demand Outlook remains firm on municipal water-treatment and oilfield applications, supporting sustained operator procurement.
- Polyacrylamide Price Index volatility tied to Gulf Coast feedstock availability and shipping cost pressures persistently.
- Major Gulf Coast producers operated normally, limiting spot availability and influencing short-term Price Index strength.
Why did the price of Polyacrylamide change in March 2026 in North America?
- Feedstock acrylamide surged about twenty-nine percent in March, raising conversion costs and pressuring producer margins.
- Robust export enquiries from Canada, Mexico, and Latin America drew inventory down, tightening prompt availability.
- Gulf Coast plants ran unchanged schedules with no outages, limiting incremental supply despite steady domestic demand.
Polyacrylamide (PAM) Prices in APAC
- In China, the Polyacrylamide Price Index rose by 15.66% quarter-over-quarter, driven by feedstock acrylamide surge.
- The average Polyacrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 923.33/MT after coastal inventory adjustments.
- Polyacrylamide Spot Price climbed as prompt export demand tightened availability while coastal inventories concurrently declined modestly.
- Polyacrylamide Production Cost Trend showed upward pressure from acrylamide surges and higher propylene-linked feedstock expenses.
- Polyacrylamide Demand Outlook improved for exports to Brazil and Indonesia, offsetting muted domestic municipal and oilfield purchases.
- Polyacrylamide Price Forecast anticipates continued volatility as environmental inspections and geopolitical risks influence producer offers.
- Polyacrylamide Price Index gains reflected supply tightening from small plant idling and stronger export order books.
- Major integrated producers prioritized export volumes, maintaining higher offers while domestic spot availability remained constrained and margins compressed.
Why did the price of Polyacrylamide change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Feedstock acrylamide rose roughly thirty percent, increasing variable production costs and incentivising higher FOB offers.
- Environmental audits forced several sub-ten kilotonne lines to idle, tightening prompt supply and thinning spot availability.
- Stronger export enquiries from Brazil and Indonesia drew volumes offshore, amplifying domestic scarcity and upward price momentum.
Polyacrylamide (PAM) Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Polyacrylamide Price Index rose by 3.20% quarter-over-quarter, driven by firmer feedstock costs.
- The average Polyacrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 3706.67/MT, reflecting balanced supply conditions.
- Tighter acrylamide markets lifted Polyacrylamide Spot Price, reflecting upward Production Cost Trend and Price Index.
- Domestic Demand Outlook improved modestly as municipal tenders and export orders absorbed tighter available Polyacrylamide volumes.
- Short-term Polyacrylamide Price Forecast projects further gains as feedstock costs persist and inventories remain lean.
- Elevated natural gas and acrylamide pushed the Polyacrylamide Production Cost Trend higher, compressing domestic producer margins.
- Import pressure from lower-priced Asian powders constrained price recovery despite a firmer Polyacrylamide Price Index environment.
- Inventory tightness in Hamburg hubs supported spot liquidity, strengthening Polyacrylamide Spot Price and Demand Outlook.
Why did the price of Polyacrylamide change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Feedstock acrylamide surged in March, raising production costs and tightening available Polyacrylamide supply chain-wide significantly
- Elevated natural gas and elevated freight rates increased utilities and logistic costs for German formulators.
- Steady municipal tenders and resilient export orders absorbed volumes, reducing spot availability and supporting prices.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Polyacrylamide (PAM) Prices in North America
- In USA, the Polyacrylamide Price Index rose by 0.57% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting balanced fundamentals and exports.
- The average Polyacrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 2651.67/MT per FOB Texas assessments.
- Polyacrylamide Spot Price remained stable amid ample feedstock availability and steady operating rates limiting volatility.
- Polyacrylamide Price Forecast indicates seasonal oscillation in early 2026 driven by restocking and feedstock pass-through.
- Polyacrylamide Production Cost Trend showed limited upward pressure as acrylamide costs edged higher but remained contained.
- Polyacrylamide Demand Outlook is cautious due to muted oilfield consumption but supported by water treatment.
- Polyacrylamide Price Index movements have been tempered by high inventories and logistics reducing import pressures.
- Export demand to Canada and Mexico supported US offers while domestic production remained near capacity.
Why did the price of Polyacrylamide change in December 2025 in North America?
- Balanced domestic production and ample feedstock limited upward pressure despite modest export interest and bids.
- Stable plant operating rates and comfortable inventories reduced urgency for buyers, keeping spot activity subdued.
- Eased logistics and lower freight eased import parity, allowing competitive offers to cap domestic increases.
Polyacrylamide (PAM) Prices in APAC
- In China, the Polyacrylamide Price Index fell by 0.37% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting mild downward pressure from weaker domestic orders.
- The average Polyacrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 798.33/MT, per regional assessment reported.
- Tightened November supply and acrylamide cost increases supported a firmer Polyacrylamide Spot Price into December.
- Polyacrylamide Price Forecast indicates modest volatility near-term as feedstock cost-push offsets seasonal demand fluctuations and restocking.
- Upward acrylamide pricing drove the Polyacrylamide Production Cost Trend, constraining aggressive discounting by smaller producers.
- Polyacrylamide Demand Outlook remains cautious with municipal projects boosting volumes while industrial restocking delays persist.
- Export logistics normalisation reduced port delays, supporting the Polyacrylamide Price Index and improving seller confidence.
- Balanced inventories and steady operating rates limited extreme volatility, though smaller players maintained conservative selling to protect margins.
Why did the price of Polyacrylamide change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Acrylamide feedstock rose sharply in December, increasing conversion costs and prompting producers to raise offers.
- Export demand remained steady while port disruptions earlier eased, balancing supply and supporting firmer pricing.
- Domestic municipal procurement and restrained distributor inventories absorbed volumes, limiting sellers' need for aggressive discounting.
Polyacrylamide (PAM) Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Polyacrylamide Price Index rose by 8.18% quarter-over-quarter, driven by feedstock and logistics constraints.
- The average Polyacrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 3591.67/MT, reflecting stable demand and modest cost pressure.
- Polyacrylamide Spot Price remained range-bound as distributors absorbed competitively priced Chinese powders and adjusted inventories.
- The Polyacrylamide Price Forecast anticipates modest volatility early next year driven by feedstock and seasonal restocking.
- Polyacrylamide Production Cost Trend showed mild upward pressure from acrylamide and logistics, partly offset by stable energy tariffs.
- Polyacrylamide Demand Outlook remains steady with municipal wastewater and paper sectors supporting baseline consumption into spring.
- Polyacrylamide Price Index sensitivity to Hamburg port congestion and export flows tightened availability, lifting short-term seller offers.
- Major producers BASF and Kemira operated at regular rates, limiting forced outages and supporting market stability.
Why did the price of Polyacrylamide change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Stable production and steady demand maintained equilibrium, limiting broad price moves despite marginal feedstock increases.
- Port and logistics normalized, easing prior congestion, which improved availability and restrained further upward price pressure.
- Energy and utilities costs remained steady while modest acrylamide cost uptick only partially transmitted to finished PAM.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In the USA, the Polyacrylamide Price Index rose by 7.47% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting supply-demand imbalance now.
- The average Polyacrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 2636.67/MT, driven by tight supply.
- Polyacrylamide Spot Price firmed as buyers replenished inventories amid tighter availability and stronger downstream orders.
- Polyacrylamide Price Forecast shows modest near-term volatility, with small increases from seasonal water treatment demand.
- Polyacrylamide Production Cost Trend reflected acrylamide feedstock increases, marginally supporting higher producer offer levels recently.
- Polyacrylamide Demand Outlook remains constructive for mining and water sectors, sustaining procurement despite seasonal softness.
- Polyacrylamide Price Index gains were amplified by export interest and inventory drawdowns at regional suppliers.
- Logistics efficiencies and planned maintenance limited availability, supporting the Price Index despite occasional buyer caution.
Why did the price of Polyacrylamide change in September 2025 in North America?
- Supply shortfalls from reduced regional availability combined with proactive buyer restocking increased upward pressure significantly.
- Feedstock acrylamide cost uptick elevated production expenses, contributing to sustained supplier offers despite some cost easing.
- Export demand and inventory drawdowns, alongside logistic constraints and tariff timing, tightened market balances materially.
APAC
- In China, the Polyacrylamide Price Index fell by 7.0% quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, reflecting inventory-driven weakness.
- The average Polyacrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 801.33/MT, supported by steady mining sector procurement.
- Polyacrylamide Spot Price remained pressured by ample stocks despite intermittent supplier hedging and cautious buying behavior.
- Polyacrylamide Price Forecast indicates modest volatility as restocking cycles and festival buying interact with inventory adjustments.
- Polyacrylamide Production Cost Trend softened following lower acrylamide feedstock costs, easing producer margin pressures this quarter.
- Polyacrylamide Demand Outlook shows steady mining and industrial consumption but restrained export inquiries limiting upside potential.
- Polyacrylamide Price Index movements were influenced by logistic delays, competitive quotations, and hedging among major domestic suppliers.
- Domestic producer operational adjustments and export softness combined to compress realized margins while supporting short-term market stability.
Why did the price of Polyacrylamide change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Tight domestic inventories earlier in the quarter reversed to moderate stock levels, easing upward price pressure.
- Feedstock acrylamide cost declines reduced production costs, prompting suppliers to lower ex-quotations and soften market pricing.
- Export demand weakness and logistical disruptions constrained trading activity, amplifying inventory-driven bearish sentiment across the region.
Europe
- In Germany, the Polyacrylamide Price Index fell by 5.52% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting limited demand and ample supply.
- The average Polyacrylamide price for the quarter was approximately USD 3320.00/MT, reflecting subdued trading and inventory expectations.
- Polyacrylamide Spot Price remained pressured by weak export demand and subdued procurement across industrial end users.
- Polyacrylamide Production Cost Trend eased due to lower acrylamide feedstock prices and modest energy reductions.
- Polyacrylamide Demand Outlook stays soft because mining and water treatment sectors delayed purchases during slowdown.
- Polyacrylamide Price Forecast indicates marginal downside near term with potential restocking support post summer holidays.
- Polyacrylamide Price Index movements reflected cautious supplier pricing and balanced inventories, limiting pressure on offers.
- Producers maintained cautious production rates to prevent oversupply while monitoring tariff uncertainty and logistics risks.
Why did the price of Polyacrylamide change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Ample inventories versus weak downstream demand constrained bidding, driving a net price decline in September.
- Reduced acrylamide feedstock costs and Euro strength eased production costs, supporting sellers' lower offers overall.
- Limited export enquiries and buyer caution amid tariff uncertainty slowed purchasing, suppressing short-term price recovery.
