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Updated to Q2 2021
Supplies were rebuilt in the US after plants restarted and reached full operating rates in end-March, following the deep freeze in February. However, several plants in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan are commencing maintenance shutdowns during the quarter. The start-up of Guangxi Huayi’s new plant around end-April is expected to boost supply later in the year.
Demand is expected to be supported by stock replenishments in India, inventory buffering in Japan due to a shutdown at the sole producer’s plant, as well as the completion of turnaround at a downstream butac plant in southeast Asia. However, the onset of a heavy turnaround season at downstream VAM plants in northeast Asia may weigh on the buying sentiment.
We offer the following regional Acetic acid coverage to keep you informed of factors and developments affecting prices in the Asia Acetic acid marketplace.
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Acetic acid, a clear colourless liquid with a pungent odour, is used as a chemical intermediate and solvent with widespread applications throughout industry.
ICIS covers acetic acid spot price assessments for northeast Asia (NE Asia), southeast Asia (SE Asia), south Asia, China on a cost & freight (CFR) basis.
ICIS checks and quotes ex-tank prices for the key east China market in yuan, as well as the free on board (FOB) China price, because of the growing importance of the China export market.
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The status of contract price negotiations is also monitored and discussed.
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Fluctuations in key feedstock methanol can also have a big impact on acetic acid prices.
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