The IEA expects world oil demand to decline year-on-year for the first time since 2020, driven by the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure. Prices have eased on prospects of a surplus late in 2026, but renewed hostilities threaten supplies and introduce volatility.
Acrylonitrile prices fell modestly between mid-May and mid-June, tracking a collapse in feedstock propylene. ASF producers have absorbed the raw material relief as margin recovery, but further softening is expected if propylene weakness persists.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Europe | FOB | EUR 1,696.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Europe | FOB | EUR 1,838.00/MT | June 2026 |
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Asia
Asian Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) markets, particularly China, remained under downward pressure through most of Q2 as weak downstream buying coincided with improving resin availability. In the beginning of the quarter, petrochemical and logistics costs were high, but this support faded as feedstock conditions became more balanced and domestic producers competed more aggressively for orders. High inventories and cautious procurement from appliance, electronics and automotive-component manufacturers weakened supplier bargaining power. Conditions remained soft into June as Indian and South Korean styrenics buying slowed, while Chinese exports increased competition across regional markets. Producers were consequently considering lower operating rates for the following quarter as seasonal demand weakened. The combination of ample material, restrained purchasing and declining feedstock support kept the Asian ABS market bearish.
Europe
European ABS conditions strengthened sharply during April as elevated styrene, acrylonitrile and butadiene costs raised production expenses and encouraged producers to implement significant increases. The upward movement continued into May, although buyers increasingly resisted further adjustments because end-use demand remained moderate. By June, better resin availability and easing acrylonitrile and butadiene costs reduced the pressure on producers, even as benzene remained relatively expensive. Supply-chain conditions also became less restrictive, allowing buyers to negotiate more effectively. As a result, the market shifted from a strong cost-driven rise early in the quarter toward broadly stable conditions by June.
North America
The North American markets for ABS showed mixed trends as they were supported by high resin and chemical manufacturing expenses in April and May, but demand conditions prevented a stronger sustained rise. Processed goods for intermediate demand increased 3.5% month on month in May, indicating continued manufacturing-cost pressure. However, automotive, appliances and durable consumer-goods buyers maintained disciplined procurement as economic uncertainty and adequate resin availability discouraged stockbuilding.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, ABS prices are expected to remain broadly stable to slightly soft as improving supply and cautious downstream demand offset lingering feedstock and manufacturing-cost pressure.
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Asia
In Asia, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) prices increased during Q1’26, supported by sharp feedstock gains and higher crude-linked logistics costs. Feedstock styrene prices increased by ~40.34% in China and ~93.89% in India from January to March due to strong benzene cost support, reduced refinery output, lower imports, plant shutdowns, and higher costs after tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. This raised production costs for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), while steady demand from electronics, appliances, automotive parts, and consumer goods supported the upward trend.
Europe
In the United Kingdom, the average price for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) in the first quarter of 2026 was GBP 1.08/kg, which was GBP 1.08/kg in January, GBP 1.07/kg in February, and GBP 1.09/kg in March. Previous quarter prices averaged at GBP 1.07/kg, and this quarter average prices were GBP 1.08/kg, showing an increase of ~0.50%. From January to March, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) prices in the United Kingdom showed a ~0.90% increase. The rise was mainly influenced by higher styrene costs, stable downstream demand from automotive components, electrical goods, and durable consumer products, and added logistics pressure from Middle East shipping risks.
North America
In North America, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) prices increased during Q1’26 as styrene and crude-linked feedstock costs rose. Supply conditions were relatively balanced, but higher freight, insurance, and import replacement costs supported firmer pricing. Demand from automotive, electronics, household appliances, and packaging remained steady, preventing any major price correction during the quarter.
ABS, an amorphous polymer and opaque thermoplastic, is a polymer comprised of three distinct monomers in various proportions: acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene. Due to its toughness, resistance to heat, and anti-corrosive properties, it is utilised in a wide variety of applications. It is the most often used plastic and the material of choice for 3-D printing. Additionally, it is easily recyclable.
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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, 2-Propenenitrile, Polymer with 1,3-butadiene, Ethenylbenzene acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene
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The production of ABS takes place from the emulsion process. In the emulsion process, ABS is obtained by the polymerization of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene.
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