According to the Business Society commodity market analysis system, as of February 6, the average market price of acetic acid was 2,753.33 yuan per ton, a decrease of 76.67 yuan per ton or 2.71% compared to the price of 2,830.00 yuan per ton on February 1. During the week (February 1-6), domestic acetic acid prices continued to decline. On the supply side, the capacity utilization rate of acetic acid fluctuated within a narrow range, and companies showed an increased willingness to ship products. Downstream industries exhibited low enthusiasm for pre-holiday stockpiling, with procurement mainly following demand. Market trading activity was relatively weak, and to promote shipments, suppliers generally lowered their acetic acid quotations, leading to a downward trend in the acetic acid market during the week.

Recently, the price of raw material methanol has been fluctuating weakly. As of February 6, the average domestic market price was 2,223 yuan per ton, a decrease of 1.85% compared to the price of 2,265 yuan per ton on February 1. High inventory levels in port methanol markets, coupled with moderate downstream procurement, have driven down the price center, weakening the spot market. Domestic methanol trading activity has been poor, with limited new order transactions and weak supply-demand dynamics, resulting in a decline in methanol prices. This has reduced cost pressure on acetic acid.

Downstream acetic anhydride prices experienced a slight decline, with the average factory price dropping from 4,590 yuan per ton to 4,565 yuan per ton between February 1 and 6, a decrease of 0.51%. On the supply side, acetic anhydride operating rates remained low, and downstream procurement was primarily demand-driven. Companies adopted a wait-and-see attitude, while the weakening price of raw material acetic acid exerted downward pressure on costs. Driven by upstream factors, acetic anhydride prices trended lower.

Looking ahead, the Business Society acetic acid analyst predicts that pre-holiday fluctuations in the operating rates of domestic acetic acid plants are expected to be limited. Companies will maintain their shipment pace, while downstream industries are nearing the end of their stockpiling activities. Market trading sentiment is likely to remain subdued, and acetic acid prices are expected to stabilize in the near term. Future market developments will depend on supply conditions.