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Germany remained the priciest acrylic emulsion market tracked here through the first half of the year 2026 (H1 2026), with Q2 closing at a value of USD 1580/MT against Q1's USD 1554/MT, up 1.7%. Steady architectural-coatings demand kept a floor under the market, and the firmer acrylate monomer feedstock costs added their own pull. The global average moved from USD 1406/MT to a value of USD 1429/MT, a similar gain of just a 1.6% percent. For the second half of 2026 (H2 2026), a range of an amount of USD 1405 to 1525/MT looks likely worldwide, supported by dependable coatings demand.
Acrylic emulsion is made through the emulsion polymerization of acrylate and methacrylate monomers, such as butyl acrylate and methyl methacrylate, dispersed in water with surfactants and initiators. Architectural and decorative paints pull the largest share of the demand, the emulsion serving as the binder in waterborne latex coatings that have steadily displaced the solvent-based alternatives on environmental grounds. Pressure-sensitive adhesives, along with textile and paper coatings, round out the remainder. Three things move the price: the acrylate monomer feedstock costs, the architectural-coatings demand tied to construction and renovation activity, and how much capacity the regional producers are running.
The second half of 2026 (H2 2026) opened firm across every market tracked here. Germany and the United States both saw the steady architectural-coatings demand support firmer pricing. India's growing construction sector kept the import demand building, and China's large production base kept it the most affordable of the four, even as the domestic demand firmed alongside everyone else.
A couple of factors bear watching. An acrylate monomer feedstock cost spike, or a stronger than expected construction rebound, could actually push the prices past the top of the range. A slowdown in architectural-coatings demand could pull the market below the floor instead.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1405 - 1525 | Architectural-coatings demand and firm feedstock costs support |
| China | 1245 - 1350 | Large production base keeps China most affordable |
| United States | 1495 - 1620 | Steady architectural-coatings demand |
| Germany | 1560 - 1690 | Established coatings-sector demand commands premium |
| India | 1370 - 1485 | Growing construction-linked paints demand |
China's acrylic emulsion producers passed through the firmer acrylate feedstock costs in the second quarter, and the domestic coatings demand held steady. The gain came to a value of 1.7%, from USD 1240/MT to USD 1261/MT.
Why did the price of Acrylic Emulsion change in Q2 2026 in China?
The acrylate feedstock costs firmed through the quarter. The domestic coatings demand held steady throughout. The quarter closed at a value of USD 1261/MT.
US acrylic emulsion firmed by 1.7% to a value of USD 1515/MT, with the architectural-coatings demand staying steady through the quarter.
Why did the price of Acrylic Emulsion change in Q2 2026 in United States?
The architectural-coatings demand stayed steady. The acrylate feedstock costs climbed some more. The quarter closed at USD 1515/MT.
Germany gained 1.7%, reaching a value of USD 1580/MT, as the established coatings-sector demand stayed firm through the period.
Why did the price of Acrylic Emulsion change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
The coatings-sector demand stayed firm. The feedstock costs firmed through the quarter. The quarter closed at a value of USD 1580/MT.
India climbed 1.7% to a value of USD 1388/MT, with the construction-linked paints demand continuing to build through the period.
Why did the price of Acrylic Emulsion change in Q2 2026 in India?
The construction-linked paints demand kept building. The import-linked feedstock costs firmed. The quarter closed at USD 1388/MT.
China gained 1.6%, reaching a value of USD 1240/MT, as the coatings demand firmed up as the year opened.
Why did the price of Acrylic Emulsion change in Q1 2026 in China?
The coatings demand firmed as the year opened. The acrylate feedstock costs edged higher. The quarter closed at a value of USD 1240/MT.
US acrylic emulsion rose 1.6% to a value of USD 1490/MT, with the coatings demand firming along with the new year.
Why did the price of Acrylic Emulsion change in Q1 2026 in United States?
The coatings demand firmed with the new year. The feedstock costs continued climbing steadily. The quarter closed at USD 1490/MT.
Germany gained 1.6% to a value of USD 1554/MT, with the coatings-sector demand staying firm through the quarter.
Why did the price of Acrylic Emulsion change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
The coatings-sector demand stayed firm. The feedstock costs firmed modestly. The quarter closed at a value of USD 1554/MT.
India climbed 1.6%, reaching USD 1365/MT, as the construction-linked demand built through the quarter.
Why did the price of Acrylic Emulsion change in Q1 2026 in India?
The construction-linked demand built through the quarter. The import-linked feedstock costs firmed. The quarter closed at a value of USD 1365/MT.
The global average climbed steadily across the window, from a value of USD 1340/MT in the first quarter of 2025 to a value of USD 1429/MT by the second quarter of 2026, a net gain of about 6.6%. Every single quarter posted a gain, the steady climb reflecting the firming acrylate feedstock costs and the dependable coatings-sector demand across every market tracked here.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 1429 | +1.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 1406 | +1.7% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1383 | +1.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 1368 | +1.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1353 | +1.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1340 | - | - Stable |
2025 was a steadily firming year for acrylic emulsion across every market tracked here. The global average opened near a value of USD 1340/MT in the first quarter and climbed in every quarter to close the fourth at USD 1383/MT, a full year gain of 3.2%. China led in percentage terms, up 3.4%, on the steady domestic demand. Germany and India both gained 3.3%, and the United States gained 3.2%, all supported by the firming feedstock costs.
China opened 2025 at a value of USD 1180/MT and closed the year at USD 1220/MT, a 3.4% gain, the strongest in percentage terms among the four markets, even as it remained the most affordable in absolute price. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the steady domestic demand the main driver.
The United States opened 2025 at USD 1420/MT and closed at a value of USD 1466/MT, a 3.2% gain, the mildest of the four markets. The architectural-coatings demand stayed consistently steady throughout the year. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the steady coatings demand the main driver.
Germany opened 2025 at a value of USD 1480/MT and closed at USD 1529/MT, a 3.3% gain, the highest absolute price throughout the four markets. The established coatings-sector demand stayed firm throughout the year. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the steady coatings-sector demand the main driver.
India opened 2025 at USD 1300/MT and closed at a value of USD 1343/MT, a 3.3% gain. The growing construction-linked paints demand kept building through the year. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the expanding construction demand the main driver.
Expert Market Research: Your Source for Real-Time Acrylic Emulsion Price Intelligence
Expert Market Research keeps a continuous watch on the acrylic emulsion pricing across every major producing and consuming region. A price alone says little, so the analysts here dig into what actually drives it: the acrylate monomer feedstock economics, the architectural-coatings demand tied to construction activity, and the regional capacity utilization. The forecasts draw on feedstock trends, capacity data, and trade-flow shifts across all four reporting regions. Contact Expert Market Research today for the acrylic emulsion pricing data, bespoke market analysis, and strategic procurement advisory.
*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*
Architectural and decorative paints pull the largest share of the demand, the emulsion serving as the binder in waterborne latex coatings. Pressure-sensitive adhesives, textile coatings, and paper coatings make up the rest of the demand.
Q2 2026 averages: a value of USD 1261/MT in China, USD 1515/MT in the United States, USD 1580/MT in Germany, and USD 1388/MT in India. The established coatings-sector demand makes Germany the priciest of the four.
Steadily higher. The global average rose from USD 1383/MT in Q4 2025 to a value of USD 1406/MT in Q1 2026, and then to USD 1429/MT in Q2, a 3.3% gain across the half, on the firming feedstock costs and steady coatings demand.
The acrylate monomer feedstock costs firmed across every region, while the architectural-coatings demand held steady to strong, with India's growing construction sector pulling notably hard.
Figure on a range of USD 1405 to 1525/MT globally for the rest of the year. The dependable coatings demand and firm feedstock costs support the move.
Germany carries the firmest premium on the established coatings-sector demand, the United States and India sit in a steadier middle tier, and China stays the most affordable on its large domestic production base.
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The acrylate monomer feedstock costs are the main lever, the architectural-coatings demand tied to construction activity close behind, and then the regional capacity utilization.
China holds the largest domestic production base, while Germany, the United States, and India host the established producers serving their own regional coatings industries.
Lean on the quarterly trends and forecasts to time the coatings-linked purchasing around acrylate feedstock cycles. Tracking the construction-sector activity can help buyers anticipate demand shifts before they show up in the spot prices.
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