Cost and Profit Analysis of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) on October 22, 2026

According to data estimates from Chempricehub on October 22, the current weekly average cost of vinyl acetate produced via the calcium carbide method in China is 6,697 RMB per ton. The unit consumption of vinyl acetate for producing one ton of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) ranges from approximately 1.7 to 1.9 tons. Consequently, the theoretical weekly average cost of PVA stands at 8,314.3 RMB per ton. Using the listed price of 1,799 RMB per ton by Great Wall Energy & Chemical as a reference, the theoretical gross margin—including crude methyl acetate—is 4,385.7 RMB per ton.