16-Day Market Forecast for Glacial Acetic Acid and Acetate Esters, Soda Ash, and Caustic Soda Flakes

Glacial Acetic Acid
Yesterday, glacial acetic acidmarket prices remained relatively stable, with factories primarily executing long-term contracts and downstream demand activity showing limited enthusiasm. Longzhong Information predicts that Glacial Acetic Acid prices will likely remain stable in the short term.

Ethyl Acetate
Yesterday, ethyl acetate market prices remained stable with occasional fluctuations. Currently, downstream companies are primarily maintaining a demand-based replenishment strategy. Some terminals and traders have previous orders yet to be consumed, with limited willingness to follow up on new orders. Furthermore, divergent trends in the two raw materials are impacting market sentiment. Longzhong Information predicts that ethyl acetate market prices will fluctuate and weaken today.

Butyl Acetate
Yesterday, butyl acetate market prices remained stable with narrow fluctuations. The price range of raw material n-butanol weakened, weakening cost support for the market. With the restart of Zhuhai Qianxin's plant, supply has gradually recovered, resulting in ample spot supply. Demand has remained relatively stable, with demand entering the market on a demand-based basis. Longzhong Information predicts that butyl acetate market prices will fluctuate and weaken today.

soda ash
Yesterday, the domestic soda ash market was stable and trading was stable, with flexible prices and some minor declines. The unit is operating stably, with no maintenance planned. Downstream demand is generally weak, primarily driven by demand, and futures and spot transactions are increasing.

caustic soda Flakes
Yesterday, trading sentiment in the domestic caustic soda flakes market continued to weaken. Actual transaction prices in most supply markets were below manufacturer quotes, weakening terminal purchasing enthusiasm. The domestic caustic soda flakes market is expected to remain weak today, with actual transaction prices in some supply markets potentially declining slightly. Focus will be on actual transaction activity in major regional markets in the near future.