Understanding Acetic acid prices
Raw materials and production
Acetic acid is an industrial organic acid manufactured through chemical or biological routes. Bulk industrial material can have a high concentration and specific impurity limits. It is distinct from diluted vinegar sold as food.
Applications and consumption
Manufacturers use acetic acid to produce chemical intermediates, adhesives, coatings and other materials. Suitable grades also have food-related uses. The concentration and quality required by each process determine which commercial product is appropriate.
What affects Acetic acid prices?
Feedstock costs, plant output, chemical demand and shipping conditions influence acetic-acid prices. Production maintenance and inventory changes affect regional availability. Concentration, purity and delivery terms should be aligned before comparing industrial material with diluted or formulated products.
How to read Acetic acid price today
This page follows Acetic acid in China. The price type is Spot assessment, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
Further reading: PubChem — Acetic Acid ↗
Frequently asked questions about Acetic acid
What is Acetic acid price today?
The latest available value is 4,810.00 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Spot assessment. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects Acetic acid prices?
Feedstock costs, plant output, chemical demand and shipping conditions influence acetic-acid prices. Production maintenance and inventory changes affect regional availability. Concentration, purity and delivery terms should be aligned before comparing industrial material with diluted or formulated products.
What is Acetic acid used for in everyday life and industry?
Manufacturers use acetic acid to produce chemical intermediates, adhesives, coatings and other materials. Suitable grades also have food-related uses. The concentration and quality required by each process determine which commercial product is appropriate.
Why can local Acetic acid prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Acetic acid prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.