BASF increases prices for butyl acrylate in Asia Pacific
Hong Kong SAR, China – June 5, 2026 – BASF announces a price increase of up to $100 per metric ton for butyl acrylate (BA) across Asia Pacific. The adjustment will take effect immediately, or in accordance with existing contractual agreements.
This price adjustment addresses changes in the costs of key feedstocks and production inputs. BASF is taking this step to reflect these cost developments while maintaining a reliable supply to customers in the region.
Butyl acrylate is a key raw material used in a wide range of downstream applications, including adhesives, architectural and industrial coatings, and construction-related applications. BASF remains committed to supporting customers in Asia Pacific with consistent product quality and dependable service levels.
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At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 108,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.
