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Asian Acetic Acid/VAM Weekly Commentary / 30-Jul-26-30-Jul-2026/630 am EST/1030 GMT / China acetic acid prices rise on tight supply / VAM prices increase with upstream ethylene costs / Southeast Asia buyers hold back amid caution

Jul 31, 2026

The Asian Acetic Acid market remained largely stable, with Chinese domestic prices increasing minimally while prices in Southeast Asia remained stable. Acetic Acid Domestic China up Yuan 35/metric ton week over week at Yuan 2,915/mt July 30, within discussions heard at Yuan 2,880-2,950/mt, as domestic availability tightened on regional maintenance and reduced export supply. Market sources said supply in east China became tighter after a domestic acetic acid plant began scheduled maintenance on July 16, with the outage expected to continue until about Aug. 10. The shutdown reduced prompt availability in the region and supported firmer selling indications. In South China, spot availability was also heard lower than in the previous two months as downstream units operated at normal rates, leading producers to consume more acetic acid internally. This reduced...

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