This chart shows Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 5 locations, as follows:
- Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin, US (United States): Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin, export transaction price, fob, United States
- Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin, CN (China): Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin, import transaction price, cif, China
- Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin, SEA (Southeast Asia): Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin, export transaction price, fob, Thailand
- Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin, NEA (Northeast Asia): Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin, export transaction price, fob, South Korea
- Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin, EUR (Europe): Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin, import transaction price, cfr, Hungary (netforward from fob South Korea)
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Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin Price Outlook
Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin Price Outlook. The price of Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin (United States) increased during June 2020 to 2,600 USD per metric ton, which represents a rise of 7% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin (United States) increased significantly by 16%. Meanwhile, the average price of Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin (China) amounted to 1,210 USD per metric ton, from 1,570 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin (China) is 3% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin (Southeast Asia) rose considerably throughout June 2020, reaching 1,170 USD per metric ton. The price is 9% higher than the average price in the previous month and 24% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin (Europe) increased modestly during June 2020, reaching 1,180 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 4% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 24% from the previous year’s price.
The prices of Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin (Northeast Asia) experienced a modest rise of 20 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 1,080 USD per metric ton. Such price movement meant a rise of 2% on a monthly basis and a decrease of 27% on a yearly basis.
About Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin
About Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin. Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin (a.k.a. SAN, Acrylonitrile-Styrene Copolymer) is a styrene and acrylonitrile copolymer plastic with proprieties like those of polystyrene. The composition is typically 20-30% of acrylonitrile content by weight. It is usually a transparent plastic, although higher percentages of acrylonitrile can make it yellow. Characteristics like high heat resistance and excellent gloss and chemical resistance make SAN one of the largest-volume styrenic copolymers. Styrene-acrylonitrile resins have a variety of uses, the main ones are in the packaging, electronical and plastic industries.
Like other styrenic copolymers, SAN is produced commercially by free-radical polymerization, which can be carried out by emulsion, suspension, and continuous bulk technologies. According to SAN intended end-use, this random linear amorphous copolymer can be produced with different acrylonitrile contents: higher acrylonitrile levels favor barrier properties and chemical and UV resistance of the copolymer, but its thermal stability deteriorates.
Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin Handling. When it comes to storage and transportation, polyethylene sacks, big bags and silo containers can be used for SAN pellets. It is not flammable and only toxic if ingested, however it has been labeled as a possible carcinogen by the Agency for Research on Cancer. In addition, it must be stored in a cool, dry, and well ventilated place.
Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin Production. SAN polymers can be produced by emulsion, suspension, and continuous bulk polymerization processes, using acrylonitrile, and styrene monomers. In this context, different SAN manufacturing routes are mainly related to different sources of those monomers. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin are listed below.
- Styrene + acrylonitrile (emulsion polymerization)
Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin Uses. The uses and applications of Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Styrene Acrylonitrile Resin are polymer grade (99.5% minimum purity); and commercial grade (90% purity).