Chasing Value in the Acrylic ChainJaroslaw Cienkosz
In 2024, prominent integrated producers in the acrylic value chain with a significant global footprint reported shrinking profits from polymer manufacturing, excluding some niche applications. In addition, gains have been disproportionate to product development and marketing costs, as low double-digit earnings, which barely exceed 10% and could be single-digit in Q1 2025, do not even compensate for efforts and expenditure.
