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Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Market Weekly Outlook (September 20, 2026)

Published on 2026-09-20

I. Key Focus Points

  1. Strong cost-side support
  2. Continued export orders
  3. Limited follow-through from downstream demand

Core Logic: The polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) market is experiencing narrow-range fluctuations with a slightly bullish trend.

II. Price Table

Product Region 09/18 09/14 Change Rate
Vinyl Acetate East China 7,775 7,575 +2.64%
Vinyl Acetate East China (Petrochemical Price) 7,775 7,575 +2.64%
Vinyl Acetate South China 7,750 7,850 -1.27%
PVA 1799# East China 11,000 10,500 +4.76%
Notes: 1. Both vinyl acetate and PVA are premium grade products. 2. Prices for vinyl acetate and PVA are in RMB, unit: Yuan/ton. 3. All RMB prices listed above are ex-works cash-inclusive tax prices. 4. The two price points represent specific time-point prices from the previous two working weeks before this week, not weekly averages. 5. The change rate is the period-over-period percentage change. 6. Prices are based on market negotiations.

III. Data Table

PVA Industry Data Form
Data Type 09/18 09/14 Change Rate This Week's Expectation
Capacity Utilization Rate 75.5% 75.5% 0%
Production Profit Margin 26.67% 20.46% +30.35%
1. The capacity utilization rate reflects the proportion of actual production output relative to total capacity, serving as an indicator of production levels. 2. The production profit margin is industry-wide data reflecting the overall profitability across major regions, calculated as the ratio of industry profit to average price.

IV. Market Outlook

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  • Marcus Hayes 2026-09-20 20:06
    PVA prices climbed in East China on strong feedstock costs and export orders, lifting margins by 30%. However, weak downstream demand limits upside. I see a narrow bullish range ahead, but regional price divergence sugge..
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