Global Acetic Acid Market Report (2026–2036)
Market Overview
Acetic acid (CH₃COOH), commonly referred to as glacial acetic acid in its undiluted form, is a core organic chemical characterized by a colorless appearance, sharp odor, and acidic taste. It is a foundational building block in the global chemical industry and serves as a critical feedstock for vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), cellulose acetate, and acetic anhydride. These derivatives support a wide spectrum of downstream industries, including adhesives, paints & coatings, textiles, packaging, detergents, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.
Global acetic acid production is highly concentrated, dominated by large world-scale plants that benefit from economies of scale and integrated petrochemical feedstocks. In 2025, China accounted for approximately 52.7% of global production capacity, reflecting its extensive petrochemical integration and strong domestic demand from the polyester and VAM industries. The global acetic acid market was valued at xx million US$ in 2025 and is projected to reach xx million US$ by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of xx% during 2026–2036.
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type
Acetic Acid (36%–38%)
Glacial Acetic Acid (>98%)
By Application
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)
Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)
Acetic Anhydride
Others
Key Players Analysis
Major Global Manufacturers
Asia-Pacific & Regional Leaders
Competitive intensity is driven by plant scale, feedstock integration, production efficiency, logistics optimization, and proximity to high-growth downstream markets.
Regional Market Analysis
Asia-Pacific
North America
Europe
Central & South America
Middle East & Africa
Strategic Outlook
Conclusion
The global acetic acid market is positioned for stable, volume-driven growth, underpinned by its indispensable role in polyester, adhesives, packaging, and specialty chemical value chains. Producers with large-scale assets, secure feedstock integration, and downstream linkages will maintain competitive advantage, while innovation in sustainable production routes and high-purity grades will increasingly define long-term differentiation.
Executive Summary
The global acetic acid market is expected to witness steady, volume-driven growth during the 2026–2036 forecast period, supported by its indispensable role as a base chemical in multiple downstream value chains. Acetic acid is a critical feedstock for vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), acetic anhydride, and cellulose acetate, which collectively underpin industries such as adhesives, paints & coatings, textiles, packaging, polyester, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.
In 2025, Asia-Pacific dominated global production and consumption, with China accounting for more than half of global capacity due to large-scale integrated plants and strong downstream demand from PTA and VAM industries. VAM remained the largest application segment, driven by construction, packaging, and adhesive demand, while PTA consumption continued to expand rapidly alongside polyester fiber and PET packaging growth in China and India.
Europe and North America represent mature but strategically important markets, characterized by higher demand for specialty, food-grade, and pharmaceutical-grade acetic acid, as well as increasing interest in low-carbon and bio-based production pathways. Over the forecast period, market dynamics will be shaped by capacity additions in Asia, environmental regulations, feedstock price volatility, and gradual diversification of global supply chains.
Drivers
Restraints
Trends
Opportunities
SWOT Analysis – Key Players
Celanese
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
BP (BP-Amoco)
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Eastman Chemical Company
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Sinopec
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Reliance Industries
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Strategic Implication
The acetic acid market offers stable, long-term growth potential for producers that can leverage scale, secure feedstock integration, and adapt to evolving environmental and quality standards. Companies investing in specialty grades, sustainable production routes, and proximity to high-growth downstream markets will be best positioned to strengthen competitiveness over the 2026–2036 period.
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Table of Contents
Global Acetic Acid Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Acetic Acid
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Acetic Acid
1.1.1 Definition of Acetic Acid
1.1.2 Specifications of Acetic Acid
1.2 Classification of Acetic Acid
1.2.1 Acetic acid (36% to 38%)
1.2.2 Glacial acetic acid (More than 98%)
1.3 Applications of Acetic Acid
1.3.1 Vinyl Acetate Monomer
1.3.2 Purified Terephthalic Acid
1.3.3 Acetic Anhydride
1.3.4 Others
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Acetic Acid
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Acetic Acid
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Acetic Acid
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Acetic Acid
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Acetic Acid
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Acetic Acid Major Manufacturers
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Acetic Acid Major Manufacturers
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Acetic Acid Major Manufacturers
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Acetic Acid Major Manufacturers
4 Global Acetic Acid Overall Market Overview
4.1 2013-E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 2013-E Global Acetic Acid Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 2017 Acetic Acid Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 2013-E Global Acetic Acid Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 2017 Acetic Acid Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 2013-E Global Acetic Acid Sales Price
4.4.2 2017 Acetic Acid Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Acetic Acid Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Acetic Acid Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Acetic Acid Market Overview
5.1.2 North America 2013-E Acetic Acid Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America 2017 Acetic Acid Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Acetic Acid Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Acetic Acid Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe 2013-E Acetic Acid Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe 2017 Acetic Acid Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Acetic Acid Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Acetic Acid Market Overview
5.3.2 China 2013-E Acetic Acid Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China 2017 Acetic Acid Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Acetic Acid Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Acetic Acid Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan 2013-E Acetic Acid Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan 2017 Acetic Acid Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Acetic Acid Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Acetic Acid Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-E Acetic Acid Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Acetic Acid Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Acetic Acid Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Acetic Acid Market Overview
5.6.2 India 2013-E Acetic Acid Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India 2017 Acetic Acid Market Share Analysis
6 Global 2013-E Acetic Acid Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Acetic Acid Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Acetic Acid Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 Acetic acid (36% to 38%) Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Glacial acetic acid (More than 98%) Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global 2013-E Acetic Acid Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global 2013-E Acetic Acid Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Acetic Acid Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Acetic Acid Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Vinyl Acetate Monomer of Acetic Acid Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Purified Terephthalic Acid of Acetic Acid Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Acetic Anhydride of Acetic Acid Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.4 Others of Acetic Acid Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Acetic Acid
8.1 Celanese
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 Celanese 2017 Acetic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 Celanese 2017 Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Bp
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 Bp 2017 Acetic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 Bp 2017 Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Eastman
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 Eastman 2017 Acetic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 Eastman 2017 Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 Daicel
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 Daicel 2017 Acetic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 Daicel 2017 Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 Lyondellbasell
8.5.1 Company Profile
8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.5.2.1 Product A
8.5.2.2 Product B
8.5.3 Lyondellbasell 2017 Acetic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 Lyondellbasell 2017 Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Jiangsu Sopo
8.6.1 Company Profile
8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.6.2.1 Product A
8.6.2.2 Product B
8.6.3 Jiangsu Sopo 2017 Acetic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.6.4 Jiangsu Sopo 2017 Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Shanghai Huayi
8.7.1 Company Profile
8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.7.2.1 Product A
8.7.2.2 Product B
8.7.3 Shanghai Huayi 2017 Acetic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.7.4 Shanghai Huayi 2017 Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 Kingboard Chemical
8.8.1 Company Profile
8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.8.2.1 Product A
8.8.2.2 Product B
8.8.3 Kingboard Chemical 2017 Acetic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.8.4 Kingboard Chemical 2017 Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng
8.9.1 Company Profile
8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.9.2.1 Product A
8.9.2.2 Product B
8.9.3 Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng 2017 Acetic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.9.4 Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng 2017 Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 Yankuang Cathay Coal Chemicals
8.10.1 Company Profile
8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.10.2.1 Product A
8.10.2.2 Product B
8.10.3 Yankuang Cathay Coal Chemicals 2017 Acetic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.10.4 Yankuang Cathay Coal Chemicals 2017 Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.11 Chongqing Yangtze River Chemical
9 Development Trend of Analysis of Acetic Acid Market
9.1 Global Acetic Acid Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global -2025 Acetic Acid Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global -2025 Acetic Acid Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Acetic Acid Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America -2025 Acetic Acid Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe -2025 Acetic Acid Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China -2025 Acetic Acid Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan -2025 Acetic Acid Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Acetic Acid Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India -2025 Acetic Acid Consumption Forecast
9.3 Acetic Acid Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Acetic Acid Market Trend (Application)
10 Acetic Acid Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 Acetic Acid Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Acetic Acid International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Acetic Acid by Region
10.4 Acetic Acid Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of Acetic Acid
11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis
12 Conclusion of the Global Acetic Acid Market Professional Survey Report 2017
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of Acetic Acid
Table Product Specifications of Acetic Acid
Table Classification of Acetic Acid
Figure Global Production Market Share of Acetic Acid by Type
Figure Acetic acid (36% to 38%) Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Acetic acid (36% to 38%)
Figure Glacial acetic acid (More than 98%) Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Glacial acetic acid (More than 98%)
Table Applications of Acetic Acid
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Acetic Acid by Application
Figure Vinyl Acetate Monomer Examples
Table Major Consumers in Vinyl Acetate Monomer
Figure Purified Terephthalic Acid Examples
Table Major Consumers in Purified Terephthalic Acid
Figure Acetic Anhydride Examples
Table Major Consumers in Acetic Anhydride
Figure Others Examples
Table Major Consumers in Others
Figure Market Share of Acetic Acid by Regions
Figure North America Acetic Acid Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Acetic Acid Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Acetic Acid Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Acetic Acid Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Acetic Acid Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Acetic Acid Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Acetic Acid Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Acetic Acid
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Acetic Acid
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Acetic Acid
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Acetic Acid Major Manufacturers
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Acetic Acid Major Manufacturers
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Acetic Acid Major Manufacturers
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Acetic Acid Major Manufacturers
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Acetic Acid 2013-E
Figure Global 2013-E Acetic Acid Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-E Acetic Acid Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-E Global Acetic Acid Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Acetic Acid Capacity (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Acetic Acid Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Acetic Acid Sales (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Acetic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Table 2017 Global Acetic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acetic Acid 2013-E
Figure North America 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure North America 2017 Acetic Acid Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acetic Acid 2013-E
Figure Europe 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Europe 2017 Acetic Acid Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acetic Acid 2013-E
Figure China 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure China 2017 Acetic Acid Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acetic Acid 2013-E
Figure Japan 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Japan 2017 Acetic Acid Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acetic Acid 2013-E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Acetic Acid Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Acetic Acid 2013-E
Figure India 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure India 2017 Acetic Acid Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales (K MT) by Type
Table Different Types Acetic Acid Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-E Acetic Acid Sales (K MT) by Application
Table Different Application Acetic Acid Product Interview Price
Table Celanese Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Celanese Acetic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Celanese Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Bp Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Bp Acetic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Bp Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Eastman Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Eastman Acetic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Eastman Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Daicel Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Daicel Acetic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Daicel Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Lyondellbasell Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Lyondellbasell Acetic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Lyondellbasell Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Jiangsu Sopo Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Jiangsu Sopo Acetic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Jiangsu Sopo Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Shanghai Huayi Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Shanghai Huayi Acetic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Shanghai Huayi Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Kingboard Chemical Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Kingboard Chemical Acetic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Kingboard Chemical Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Acetic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Yankuang Cathay Coal Chemicals Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Yankuang Cathay Coal Chemicals Acetic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Yankuang Cathay Coal Chemicals Acetic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Chongqing Yangtze River Chemical Information List
Figure Global -2025 Acetic Acid Market Size (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Acetic Acid Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Acetic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
Figure North America -2025 Acetic Acid Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China -2025 Acetic Acid Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe -2025 Acetic Acid Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Acetic Acid Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan -2025 Acetic Acid Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India -2025 Acetic Acid Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K MT) of Acetic Acid by Type -2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K MT) of Acetic Acid by Application -2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Acetic Acid by Region
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type
Acetic Acid (36%–38%)
Glacial Acetic Acid (>98%)
By Application
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)
Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)
Acetic Anhydride
Others
Key Players Analysis
Major Global Manufacturers
Asia-Pacific & Regional Leaders
Competition is driven by plant scale, feedstock integration, cost efficiency, and proximity to high-growth downstream markets.
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