Global production of AATs continues to expand, especially in developing regions like Southeast Asia and Latin America, driven by rising demand in decorative coatings and consumer care sectors. Manufacturers are investing in higher-capacity polymerization reactors and streamlining multi-stage processes that combine backbone polymer synthesis with hydrophobe grafting. With regulatory emphasis on low-VOC and waterborne solutions, production lines are being upgraded to ensure purity, minimal residual monomer, and compliance with international standards such as REACH and TSCA. AAT prices have tracked upstream monomer costs: acrylic acid, butyl acrylate, and hydrophobic comonomers. After a spike during the 2021–2022 feedstock squeeze, prices stabilized in late 2023 and have remained moderately volatile through early 2025. An average USD/kg price range is USD 2.5–3.5 in key markets, though regional variation persists—North American prices are typically higher due to logistics, while Asian markets remain more competitive.