April 23 News — On April 23, acetic acid prices in North China declined, with the surrounding delivery price hovering around 3,500 RMB/ton, down by 325 RMB/ton. Market sentiment toward acetic acid demand remained subdued, with weak trading activity. Downbeat corporate outlooks continued to drive further price cuts, as the acetic acid market trended downward amid a bearish atmosphere.

According to Chempricehub's assessment of acetic acid with a bearish-bullish score of -2, the spot price of acetic acid in North China fell by 325 RMB/ton to approximately 3,500 RMB/ton on April 23, 2026, marking a significant decline of about 8.5%. Demand entry enthusiasm was low, market transactions were sluggish, and companies maintained a bearish outlook, leading to persistent price reductions and a weak downward trend. This indicates a supply-demand imbalance, with substantial downward pressure on the spot market. The score of -2 (significant bearish signal) is based on the sharp price correction, weak demand, and bearish corporate expectations, which may exacerbate the short-term decline in spot prices and negatively affect market confidence and actual transaction volumes.