Market prices of glacial acetic acid and acetate esters, cyclohexanone, soda ash and caustic soda flakes

Glacial Acetic Acid
Yesterday, the price of glacial acetic acid continued to rise. Overall factory shipments were acceptable. Attention should be paid to recent changes in plant operations. Longzhong Information predicts that Glacial Acetic Acid prices may continue to rise in the short term.

Ethyl Acetate
Yesterday, the ethyl acetate market saw a rise in transaction volume. Geopolitical factors continued to influence market sentiment, and the price of raw material acetic acid rose significantly, providing reasonable support at the cost level. Downstream buyers showed some willingness to follow suit, and factory shipments improved, leading to firm offers. Longzhong predicts that the price of ethyl acetate will continue to rise today.

Butyl Acetate
Yesterday, the price of butyl acetate rose. Geopolitical factors continued to influence market sentiment, and both raw material acetic acid and N-Butanol prices rose. Cost support at the market level was reasonable, generating some immediate demand orders, resulting in good transactions in many regions. Longzhong predicts that the price range for butyl acetate will continue to rise today.

soda ash
Yesterday, the domestic soda ash market stabilized with minimal price fluctuations. Plant operations were stable, with only a few companies undergoing maintenance. Downstream demand was moderate, with buyers primarily purchasing on an as-needed basis and replenishing inventory at low prices.

Caustic soda flakes

Yesterday, the domestic caustic soda flake market maintained previous trading levels. Actual transactions for some manufacturers remained stable, and trading companies actively participated in the market. It is expected that caustic soda flake prices will rise in the short term. Market confidence is strong, and manufacturers are experiencing good sales, leading to a steady upward trend in caustic soda flake prices. The focus will be on actual transaction volumes in major regional markets.

Cyclohexanone

Downstream buyers are mostly purchasing on an as-needed basis, resulting in ample spot supply. With benzene prices fluctuating frequently, the cyclohexanone market is likely to adjust flexibly in line with raw material benzene prices in the short term.