South Asia Acetic Acid & Derivatives: AA, VAM prices fall as supply improves / Indian acetic acid prices drop on cargo influx / Kandla acetic acid stocks rise 19,255 mt / FOB China acetic acid falls to $629/mt

Oct 12, 2026

Indian acetic acid prices softened in the week to Oct. 8 as the arrival of lower-priced cargoes improved availability at Indian ports, while ample selling interest and cautious buying weighed on spot discussions. Offers for October-loading acetic acid cargoes were heard down $10-$20/metric ton week over week at $690-$700/mt CFR India on Oct. 8. Trade discussions remained thin as buyers slowed purchases amid easing domestic prices and expectations of additional cargo arrivals. “We are not offering this week, we will have small volume 2,000- 3,000 mt for November loading to offer later this week or next week,” said a Southeast Asia- based seller. “China market opened today, however there is limited activity today.” Buying levels were reported lower at $630/mt amid several incoming vessels and ample inventories. Acetic acid inventories...

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