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Acetic acid US prices, markets & analysis

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ICIS price reporting for regional Acetic acid markets is unparalleled in its ability to keep you on top of the information you need.

Our network of price reporters delivers direct and regular insights into the local markets they work in.

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Regional Overview

Updated to Q4 2018

After seeing tight supply in the first half of 2018, there was more ample availability of US acetic acid in the second half of the year. A price drop in late December marked the fifth decline of the year. All declines took place in the second half and the latest setting a new 2018 low. With BP taking over all acetic acid sales for Eastman, there was one less marketer.

Weakened demand and further declines in raw materials brought down US acetic acid export prices in the final months of 2018. Oilfield demand for acetic acid was reduced and most food-grade material – essentially vinegar – has shifted overseas because packaging is so expensive in the US. Acetic acid prices reached a 10-year high in June on outages and a force majeure, but after that values fell on the resolution of plant issues and the steady decline in oil prices that began in mid-October.

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We offer the following regional Acetic acid coverage to keep you informed of factors and developments affecting prices in the US Acetic acid marketplace.

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Information is accessed online, via the ICIS dashboard service and is configurable to suit your preferences.

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Produced by the ICIS Consulting team, these reports give a robust rolling 12-month price forecast, trade balances and in-depth analysis into where markets are heading – providing a valuable tool to support your short- to medium-term plans.

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ICIS pricing intelligence is delivered to you online via the ICIS dashboard. Here you can view your reports and also access other useful services including related news, analysis, historical data and market alerts.

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ICIS price assessments are based on information gathered from a wide cross-section of the market, comprising consumers, producers, traders and distributors from more than 250 reporters world-wide. Confirmed deals, verified by both buyer and seller, provide the foundation of our price assessments.

Our in-depth market knowledge drives our specialist focus, as we recognise the importance of individual market dynamics and not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Over 25 years of reporting on key chemicals markets, including Acetic acid, has brought global recognition of our methodology as being unbiased, authoritative and rigorous in preserving our editorial integrity. Our global network of reporters in Houston, London, Singapore, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Mumbai, Perth and Moscow ensures unrivalled coverage of established and emerging markets.

Acetic Acid Methodology

Acetic acid, a clear colourless liquid with a pungent odour, is used as a chemical intermediate and solvent with widespread applications throughout industry.

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Price reporting

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.

The commentary explains the drivers behind price movements and covers bids, offers and spot transactions.

The status of contract price negotiations is also monitored and discussed.

ICIS keeps a close eye on all scheduled outages and reports on any production problems to ensure that subscribers have the information they need.

Fluctuations in key feedstock methanol can also have a big impact on acetic acid prices.

These factors are all tracked in the report, together with monthly trade statistics and freight rates, making it an important and key reference tool for our customers and the industry.

Price history

ICIS collects pricing data on a wide range of chemical, energy and fertilizer products, including Acetic acid. Our extensive experience in price reporting means we can offer you access to historical data dating back more than 20 years for certain commodities.

Our time series of pricing data enable you to build and model trends, to get a view of where markets might be heading. The data service includes charting functionality, allowing you to chart and download multiple data series for manipulation in your own internal models. You can also export data to Excel via the ICIS dashboard service.

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