Acrylonitrile Prices, Pricing, Demand & Supply

North America The Acrylonitrile price trend showcased bullish movement during the fourth quarter of 2023, and prices rose by almost 12% compared to the previous quarter. Initially, prices rose amid stressed availability of feedstock Ammonia as production rates were affected by the limited supplies of upstream Natural Gas amid the fears around the availability of stocks during winter because of the crisis between Israel and Gaza. During the mid-quarter, prices rose as INVISTA, in Houston Texas, with a feedstock Propylene production capacity of 54833 TPM, went for Force Majeure during November 2023 and affected the production rates of the product. Meanwhile, product stocking practices were firm from the regional buyers, which declined slightly before the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday sales as domestic retailers were preparing for the holidays. Towards the end of the quarter, the stressed availability of Propylene inventories amid tight supplies amid increased co...