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Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
Acrylate Fixative Polymer prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 7.3% in H1 2026, climbing from USD 5.521/KG in Q1 to USD 5.924/KG in Q2 as acrylic monomer feedstock cost firming and recovering hair care and personal care sector procurement reversed the seasonal Q1 dip that followed Q4 2025 gains. Globally, the average rose from USD 4.114/KG in Q1 to USD 4.414/KG in Q2, a 7.3% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 4.44-5.01/KG is expected, with continued support from hair styling and nail care sector demand recovery and acrylic monomer feedstock cost firming across Asian and European producing markets.
Acrylate Fixative Polymer (AFP), commercially available as anionic, cationic, and amphoteric copolymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and acrylate esters with specialty comonomers including vinyl acetate, N-vinylpyrrolidone, and cationic monomers, is produced by free-radical solution or emulsion polymerisation under controlled temperature and initiator feed conditions to achieve targeted molecular weight, charge density, and glass transition temperature for specific hair or textile fixative performance profiles. Commercial AFP production delivers neutralised polymer solids in aqueous or alcohol carrier systems, with curl retention, humidity resistance, and film-forming flexibility the key performance parameters. The largest pull comes from hair styling formulation, where AFP serves as the film-forming fixative in hair sprays, styling gels, mousses, and setting lotions, providing hold strength, shine, and humidity-resistance from light flexible hold to maximum hold grades. Nail coating base polymer, fabric starch and textile finishing applications, and wound dressing adhesive component use consume further volumes. Acrylic monomer and specialty comonomer feedstock costs, hair care sector demand, and personal care formulation activity all feed into the price.
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for Acrylate Fixative Polymer through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Hair styling and personal care sector procurement maintained consistent buying. Acrylic monomer feedstock cost firming continued to support the polymerisation production floor.
The main upside risk is an acrylic acid or specialty comonomer cost surge raising AFP production economics above the forecast range. The main downside risk is weaker hair care or personal care demand softening procurement below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 4.44 - 5.01 | Hair care demand and acrylic feedstock support |
| United States | 4.88 - 5.51 | Hair styling and nail care demand firm buying |
| China | 3.30 - 3.72 | Large capacity keeps China most affordable |
| Germany | 5.96 - 6.72 | Energy and feedstock costs maintain premium |
| India | 4.64 - 5.24 | Personal care demand supports firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 4.847/KG
- China: USD 3.275/KG
- Germany: USD 5.924/KG
- India: USD 4.613/KG
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices in the United States
US Acrylate Fixative Polymer prices averaged USD 4.847/KG in Q2 2026, up 7.3% from USD 4.517/KG in Q1 2026. Recovering hair styling and personal care sector procurement and firmer acrylic monomer feedstock costs drove the Q2 recovery from the seasonal Q1 dip.
Why did the price of Acrylate Fixative Polymer change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Recovering hair spray and styling gel formulation procurement lifted buying. Firmer acrylic acid and comonomer feedstock costs raised the production floor. Nail coating and textile finishing demand added support near USD 4.847/KG.
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices in China
Chinese Acrylate Fixative Polymer prices averaged USD 3.275/KG in Q2 2026, up 7.3% from USD 3.053/KG in Q1 2026. Recovering domestic hair care and personal care export procurement and firmer acrylic monomer costs drove the seasonal Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Acrylate Fixative Polymer change in Q2 2026 in China?
Recovering hair care and personal care export procurement lifted buying. Firmer acrylic monomer feedstock costs raised the production floor. Large Chinese capacity kept the market most affordable near USD 3.275/KG.
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices in Germany
German Acrylate Fixative Polymer prices averaged USD 5.924/KG in Q2 2026, up 7.3% from USD 5.521/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among tracked markets. Energy-elevated polymerisation costs and recovering European hair care and personal care sector procurement drove the Q2 firming.
Why did the price of Acrylate Fixative Polymer change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Recovering European hair styling and personal care procurement maintained buying. Firmer energy and acrylic monomer feedstock costs sustained the elevated production floor near USD 5.924/KG.
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices in India
Indian Acrylate Fixative Polymer prices averaged USD 4.613/KG in Q2 2026, up 7.3% from USD 4.299/KG in Q1 2026. Recovering hair care export and personal care sector procurement and firmer acrylic monomer feedstock costs drove the Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Acrylate Fixative Polymer change in Q2 2026 in India?
Recovering hair care and personal care export procurement lifted buying. Firmer acrylic monomer import costs raised the production floor. Textile finishing sector demand added support near USD 4.613/KG.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 4.517/KG
- China: USD 3.053/KG
- Germany: USD 5.521/KG
- India: USD 4.299/KG
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices in the United States
US prices averaged USD 4.517/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Seasonal hair care and personal care procurement moderation and inventory drawdown eased the market before the Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Acrylate Fixative Polymer change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Seasonal hair styling and personal care procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Buyers drew down inventory before Q2 restocking. The market eased to USD 4.517/KG before the Q2 recovery.
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 3.053/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Post-holiday personal care and hair care procurement moderation and inventory drawdown eased the market before the Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Acrylate Fixative Polymer change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday hair care procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Inventory drawdown before Q2 restocking softened demand. The market eased to USD 3.053/KG before the Q2 recovery.
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 5.521/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. European hair care and personal care sector procurement moderation and inventory drawdown eased the market before the Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Acrylate Fixative Polymer change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
European hair care formulation procurement moderation reduced buying. Inventory drawdown before Q2 restocking eased the market near USD 5.521/KG.
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 4.299/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Seasonal hair care export and personal care procurement moderation and inventory drawdown eased the market before the Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Acrylate Fixative Polymer change in Q1 2026 in India?
Seasonal hair care and personal care procurement moderation eased buying urgency. Inventory drawdown before Q2 restocking softened demand. The market eased to USD 4.299/KG before the Q2 recovery.
Quarterly Acrylate Fixative Polymer Price Trends
Global Acrylate Fixative Polymer prices alternated between seasonal dips and recoveries. The average moved from USD 4.20/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 4.116/KG in Q3, recovered to USD 4.198/KG in Q4, dipped to USD 4.114/KG in Q1 2026, then firmed to USD 4.414/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 5.1% over the window. Acrylic monomer feedstock cost cycles and hair care sector procurement seasonality drove the alternating quarterly price pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 4.414 | +7.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 4.114 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2025 | 4.198 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 4.116 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 4.200 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Acrylate Fixative Polymer Price in 2025?
Acrylate Fixative Polymer prices tracked alternating seasonal patterns through 2025 with limited full-year net movement. The global average opened near USD 4.116/KG in Q1 2025, dipped in Q3, and recovered to USD 4.198/KG by Q4. Acrylic monomer cost cycles and hair care sector procurement seasonality governed the alternating price pattern through the year.
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices held near USD 4.519-4.605/KG through 2025, tracking acrylic monomer feedstock cost cycles and hair styling sector procurement seasonality with a Q3 dip and Q4 recovery.
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices held near USD 3.054-3.115/KG through 2025. Large domestic production capacity and hair care and personal care sector cycles governed the seasonal pattern with limited full-year movement.
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices held near USD 5.523-5.633/KG through 2025. Elevated energy and acrylic monomer feedstock costs maintained the European premium across hair styling and personal care sector procurement cycles.
Acrylate Fixative Polymer Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices held near USD 4.301-4.387/KG through 2025. Growing hair care export and personal care sector demand and acrylic monomer import cost cycles governed the seasonal pattern.
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Hair styling formulation takes the largest share globally. AFP serves as the film-forming fixative in hair sprays, styling gels, mousses, and setting lotions, providing hold, shine, and humidity resistance across hold grades. Nail coating base polymer, fabric starch and textile finishing, and wound dressing adhesive component use also consume significant volumes.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 4.847/KG in the United States, USD 3.275/KG in China, USD 5.924/KG in Germany, and USD 4.613/KG in India. Germany carries the highest cost due to energy and acrylic monomer feedstock input premiums.
The global average recovered from USD 4.198/KG in Q4 2025 to USD 4.114/KG in Q1 2026 before gaining to USD 4.414/KG in Q2, a 7.3% Q2 rise. Recovering hair care procurement and firmer acrylic monomer costs drove the Q2 recovery from the seasonal Q1 dip.
Seasonal hair care and personal care procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Buyers drew down contracted inventory ahead of Q2 spring hair care season restocking. The market eased to USD 4.114/KG before the Q2 recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 4.44 to 5.01/KG range for H2 2026, with support from hair styling and nail care sector demand, personal care formulation procurement, and acrylic monomer feedstock cost firming across Asian and European producing markets.
Germany holds the highest cost on energy and acrylic monomer feedstock input premiums. The United States and India hold a firm middle, and China prices lowest on large domestic polymerisation capacity and lower feedstock costs.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to acrylic acid and specialty comonomer feedstock cost, hair care formulation demand cycles, personal care sector procurement seasonality, and polymerisation energy cost.
China holds the largest production capacity, followed by European producers and the United States. Any acrylic monomer cost shift or hair care sector demand change ripples across all regional markets.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time hair care polymer contracts around spring and autumn personal care season cycles, monitor acrylic acid cost as the primary production floor signal, and build forward coverage ahead of Q2 peak hair styling product launch procurement.
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