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Acrylamide is a water-soluble monomer produced from acrylonitrile through catalytic or enzymatic hydration, used primarily as the building block for polyacrylamide flocculants in water treatment, papermaking, and mining applications. Acrylonitrile feedstock costs, water treatment polymer demand, and mining sector requirements all feed into the price.
Global acrylamide prices in Q1 2026 stood at USD 1.50 per KG in the United States, USD 1.01 per KG in China, USD 1.80 per KG in Germany, and USD 1.35 per KG in India, reflecting regional differences in acrylonitrile feedstock costs and production economics. Germany held the highest tracked price on elevated European energy and feedstock costs, while China remained the most competitively priced market on ample regional production capacity. Steady demand from water treatment polymer, papermaking, and mining sectors continued to underpin baseline consumption across all tracked regions.
Acrylamide prices held close to Q1 2026 levels through July 2026, tracking regional acrylonitrile feedstock cost differentials, as steady water treatment, papermaking, and mining sector demand continued to support the market across all tracked regions.
The balance of supply and demand for acrylamide through the rest of 2026 leans moderately firm. Acrylonitrile feedstock costs firmed from Middle East propylene supply disruptions. Water treatment and enhanced oil recovery sector demand is growing with infrastructure investment and oilfield chemical activity.
The main upside risk is a sharp acrylonitrile cost increase alongside accelerating water treatment infrastructure investment and oilfield chemical demand. The main downside risk is continued Chinese acrylamide production surplus that limits global price recovery despite firmer feedstock costs.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.34 - 1.54 | AN firming and water treatment demand support tone |
| United States | 1.44 - 1.64 | Steady water treatment and paper demand holds it firm |
| China | 1.00 - 1.20 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 1.74 - 1.94 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.28 - 1.48 | Growing water treatment and oilfield demand holds a firm middle |
US acrylamide prices averaged USD 1.50/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.6% from USD 1.42/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer acrylonitrile feedstock costs from Middle East propylene disruptions elevated production expenses. Water treatment and paper manufacturing procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer acrylonitrile feedstock costs from Middle East propylene disruptions raised the production cost floor. Water treatment flocculent and paper retention aid procurement lifted buying from polyacrylamide producers. Enhanced oil recovery sector demand provided additional consistent buying support.
Chinese acrylamide prices averaged USD 1.01/KG in Q1 2026, up 6.3% from USD 0.95/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year water treatment and paper manufacturing restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic acrylonitrile costs raised the production floor despite large domestic capacity.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday water treatment and paper manufacturing restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic acrylonitrile feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic production capacity kept China the most affordable source despite the quarterly recovery.
German acrylamide prices averaged USD 1.80/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.9% from USD 1.70/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher acrylonitrile and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Recovering water treatment, paper, and enhanced oil recovery sector demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher acrylonitrile and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Middle East propylene disruptions added import cost premiums to acrylonitrile feedstock. Recovering water treatment, paper manufacturing, and enhanced oil recovery demand maintained consistent procurement from European polyacrylamide producers.
Indian acrylamide prices averaged USD 1.35/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.5% from USD 1.28/KG in Q4 2025. Growing water treatment and oilfield sector demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked acrylonitrile costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing water treatment flocculent and oilfield chemical demand lifted procurement. Firmer import-linked acrylonitrile feedstock costs raised the production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported acrylamide and acrylonitrile feedstock.
US acrylamide prices averaged USD 1.42/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Water treatment and paper manufacturing demand and firmer acrylonitrile costs held the production floor near USD 1.42/KG.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Water treatment and paper manufacturing demand maintained consistent buying. Firmer acrylonitrile feedstock costs held the production floor elevated. Consistent sector procurement held the market near USD 1.42/KG.
Chinese prices averaged USD 0.95/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Water treatment and paper sector demand and stable acrylonitrile costs held the market near USD 0.95/KG.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in Q4 2025 in China?
Water treatment and paper sector demand maintained buying. Stable acrylonitrile feedstock costs held the production floor. Large domestic capacity maintained supply balance near USD 0.95/KG.
German prices averaged USD 1.70/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Water treatment, paper, and enhanced oil recovery demand and firm acrylonitrile and energy costs held the production floor near USD 1.70/KG.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Water treatment and paper manufacturing demand maintained buying. Firm acrylonitrile and energy costs held the production floor elevated. The market recovered to USD 1.70/KG from the Q4 low.
Indian prices averaged USD 1.28/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Growing water treatment and oilfield demand and firmer import costs supported the market near USD 1.28/KG.
Why did the price of Acrylamide change in Q4 2025 in India?
Growing water treatment and oilfield chemical demand maintained buying. Firmer acrylonitrile import costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 1.28/KG from the Q4 low.
Global acrylamide prices rose in Q2 and Q3 2025 on the water treatment and paper manufacturing season before a Q4 acrylonitrile cost softening and a strong Q1 2026 rebound. The average rose from USD 1.315/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.341/KG in Q2 and USD 1.355/KG in Q3, eased to USD 1.336/KG in Q4, then surged to USD 1.412/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 7.4% over the window. Acrylonitrile feedstock cycles and water treatment sector demand drove the pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.412 | +5.7% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.336 | -1.4% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.355 | +1.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1.341 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1.315 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
Acrylamide prices firmed through most of 2025 before a Q4 acrylonitrile cost softening. The global average opened at USD 1.315/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 1.336/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 1.6%. Water treatment season demand, firming acrylonitrile feedstock costs, and growing enhanced oil recovery and paper sector activity supported the Q2-Q3 uptick.
US prices firmed from about USD 1.38/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.42/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.9%. Consistent water treatment and paper manufacturing demand and firming acrylonitrile costs maintained the upward trend through the year.
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 0.98/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.95/KG by Q4, a decline of 3.1%. Large domestic production capacity and competitive pricing maintained downward pressure. China held the lowest price level throughout.
German prices firmed from about USD 1.65/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.70/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.0%. Consistent water treatment, paper, and enhanced oil recovery demand and firm acrylonitrile and energy costs supported the market. Germany maintained the highest price level throughout.
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 1.25/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.28/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.4%. Growing water treatment infrastructure and oilfield chemical demand drove the consistent firming through the year.
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Polyacrylamide production for water treatment flocculation and coagulation takes the largest share. Paper and board wet-strength and retention aid polymer production, enhanced oil recovery mobility control, soil stabilisation, and mineral processing beneficiation flocculants also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.50/KG in the United States, USD 1.01/KG in China, USD 1.80/KG in Germany, and USD 1.35/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 1.315/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 1.336/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of around 1.6%. A Q2-Q3 water treatment season uptick was followed by a Q4 acrylonitrile cost softening before the Q1 2026 rebound.
Year-end acrylonitrile feedstock cost softness eased the production floor. Seasonal moderation in water treatment and paper manufacturing procurement reduced buying urgency. Adequate supply maintained comfortable availability through the quarter.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.34 to 1.54/KG range for the rest of 2026, with recovery on firmer acrylonitrile feedstock costs and growing water treatment and enhanced oil recovery sector demand globally.
Germany sits highest on acrylonitrile and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on water treatment and paper demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to acrylonitrile and propylene feedstock costs, water treatment season cycles, and paper and oilfield sector activity. Middle East propylene supply events and municipal water infrastructure investment are key near-term signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest production capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Any acrylonitrile or propylene cost shift ripples across acrylamide markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time water treatment and paper formulation contracts around seasonal demand cycles, build cover when acrylonitrile signals tightening, and monitor propylene cost trends as the primary upstream signal.
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