Acrylonitrile prices in Europe have risen during April xxxx due to supply disruptions from trade tensions and port congestion in Rotterdam, Bremerhaven, and Antwerp. While production remains stable, lower feedstock Ammonia and Propylene prices, driven by reduced heating demand and falling energy prices, have weakened cost support. Demand for Acrylonitrile in ABS and SAN applications has been mixed, with electric vehicle growth boosting ABS demand, while the construction sector slowdown in Germany and France has dampened demand. Prices are expected to decline as supply conditions improve, supported by increased shipping activity and lower feedstock costs.
Regional suppliers raised their Acrylonitrile prices as supply rates were affected by internal trade challenges in Europe. The external trade tensions, coupled with operational issues at key ports, created uncertainty. U.S. tariffs on European goods added to this, while congestion and delays at ports such as...
