Acetic acid prices have remained stable recently, with the average market price on the 25th remaining unchanged from August 18th. Domestic acetic acid prices have remained largely stable with minor fluctuations, demonstrating a differentiated market trend. Supply-side capacity utilization has decreased slightly, limiting inventory pressure for companies. Downstream suppliers are replenishing stocks on demand, resulting in healthy market trading. Companies are maintaining a wait-and-see attitude towards shipments.
Upstream methanol prices have been weak and volatile recently. As of the 25th, the average domestic market price was 2,306.67 yuan/ton, down 0.52% from 2,318.67 yuan/ton on August 18th. Domestic methanol plants have resumed operations, but spot demand is generally weak. Support from the mainland market is somewhat insufficient, and downstream demand for high prices is weak. The market trading atmosphere is subdued, and methanol trading remains weak and volatile.
The downstream acetic anhydride market is operating weakly and steadily, upstream acetic acid inventories remain high, the market trading atmosphere is mixed, and support for acetic anhydride is limited. Downstream purchases are mainly based on just-in-time needs, market transactions are flat, and the supply and demand in the acetic anhydride market are relatively balanced. Acetic anhydride prices are stable and wait-and-see during the cycle.
The domestic acetic acid production capacity utilization rate remains at a high level, the market supply is sufficient, and sales vary among different regions. However, downstream demand is mainly followed up, and the overall stocking demand is limited. The market fundamentals supply is relatively high. It is expected that the acetic acid market will wait and see in the later period, and attention will be paid to the downstream follow-up situation in the future.
Post time: Aug-26-2025