US Acrylamide Prices Fall 5% in January 2026, as Freight Cost Ease

US Acrylamide Prices Fall 5% in January 2026, as Freight Cost Ease

Anton Chekhov 17-Feb-2026

US acrylamide prices eased through January 2026 as improved import availability and softer freight rates countered pockets of stronger industrial buying. Early-month feedstock easing and smoother port logistics lowered landed costs for U.S. buyers; mid-month, a localized force majeure in Shanghai limited knock-on effects as shippers maintained shipments; late-month strength from wastewater treatment and technical-textile restocking failed to offset softer domestic manufacturing appetite. Overall, the market traded with ample CFR availability, leaving sellers under pressure even as orders from utilities and specialty sectors firmed toward month-end. Demand dynamics were mixed across end-uses, with divergence helping shape the price slide. Wastewater treatment remained the strongest sector, driven by infrastructure projects and restocking, lifting interest in acrylamide-based flocculants, municipal nutrient-removal systems, and smart-water technologies; in contrast, general manufacturing weakened, reducing buying urgency. Pulp and paper and technical textiles provided moderate support—e-commerce packaging, medical-grade papers, and smart fabrics showed steady offtake. Near-term outlook remains mixed, with upside in the coming months and softer later.

Selenis has effectively manufactured recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid sourced from Circ®, a textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The chip production took place through a series of batches at Selenis' pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. By utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, Selenis has created high-quality PET chip, which has been further processed into DTY yarn. This yarn will play a crucial role in product development as Circ prepares for additional capsule launches. Selenis is leveraging the success of this initial collaboration phase and is committed to advancing towards an offtake partnership to support Circ's inaugural industrial facility. Eduardo Santos, Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis, remarked that the monomer synthesis showed a performance comparable to virgin terephthalic acid. He expressed optimism about the consistent quality of Circ's monomer output and anticipated future commercial success. Santos pointed out that the Circ partnership complements Selenis's existing mission and goals for a more sustainable textile industry. He further stated their anticipation of expanding upon this collaboration and providing support for Circ's forthcoming commercial production trials.
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