South Asia ACN: Prices rise on firmer regional markets, higher upstream cost / CFR South Asia ACN rises $260/mt week over week / November-loading trade heard at $1,800/mt / Higher feedstock costs, tighter supply outlook support sentiment

Nov 05, 2026

The South Asian acrylonitrile market rose sharply in the week to Nov. 3, tracking gains across the broader Asian market amid higher feedstock costs, firmer regional values and expectations of tighter supply, market participants said. acrylonitrile CFR South Asia at $1,820/metric ton Nov. 3, up $260/mt week over week. A November-loading cargo was heard traded at $1,800/mt CFR South Asia, while offers were heard at $1,850-$1,860/mt. The broader Asian ACN market strengthened during the week, supported by higher propylene and ammonia feedstock costs and firmer domestic Chinese values. Market participants also pointed to expectations of tighter December supply amid plant turnarounds, lending further support to regional sentiment. FOB China ACN rose $230/mt week over week to $1,780/mt on Nov. 3. CFR Far East Asia and CFR Southeast Asia ACN were...

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