Asian Acetic Acid/VAM: Prices mixed amid tight supply, buyer resistance / Chinese acetic acid export prices drop $11/mt / Indonesian buyers resist higher VAM pricing

Oct 12, 2026

Asian acetic acid markets were mixed Oct. 8, with domestic Chinese prices trending higher on the back of stronger feedstock costs and tight supply, while persistent buyer resistance continued to pressure export values. In China, sellers faced mounting pressure from Indian buyers as Saudi-origin acetic acid emerged in the South Asian market with indications around $685-$700/metric ton CFR South Asia for deliveries in October and November. Chinese suppliers lowered export offers to $630/mt FOB China from $650/mt a week earlier, while Indian buyers were targeting levels closer to $600/mt FOB China. FOB China acetic acid at $629/mt on Oct. 8, down $11/mt week over week. Trading activity in the Asian vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) market was subdued despite broadly supportive supply fundamentals. Supply in South Korea was heard to be...

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