Understanding ABS prices
Raw materials and production
ABS is a thermoplastic based on acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene. Its structure combines useful toughness with processing performance. Commercial grades differ in impact strength, heat resistance and other characteristics needed by manufacturers.
Applications and consumption
Appliance housings, vehicle parts, consumer goods and selected electronic enclosures use ABS. Manufacturers choose grades for appearance, durability and moulding needs. Finished parts include design and fabrication costs beyond the price of the resin itself.
What affects ABS prices?
Monomer costs, plant output, appliance production and vehicle-manufacturing demand influence ABS prices. Energy, stocks and regional imports affect availability. Grade, colour and performance requirements help explain differences between a resin benchmark and a supplier's product quotation.
How to read ABS price today
This page follows ABS in China. The price type is Spot assessment, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
Further reading: British Plastics Federation — materials and applications ↗
Frequently asked questions about ABS
What is ABS price today?
The latest available value is 12,006.67 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Spot assessment. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects ABS prices?
Monomer costs, plant output, appliance production and vehicle-manufacturing demand influence ABS prices. Energy, stocks and regional imports affect availability. Grade, colour and performance requirements help explain differences between a resin benchmark and a supplier's product quotation.
What is ABS used for in everyday life and industry?
Appliance housings, vehicle parts, consumer goods and selected electronic enclosures use ABS. Manufacturers choose grades for appearance, durability and moulding needs. Finished parts include design and fabrication costs beyond the price of the resin itself.
Why can local ABS prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical ABS prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.