Market situation for glacial acetic acid, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, soda ash, and caustic soda flakes

Glacial Acetic Acid
Yesterday, the Glacial Acetic Acid market price remained mostly stable, with factories primarily fulfilling long-term contracts and downstream demand generally weak. Longzhong Information predicts thatglacial acetic acid prices may see localized increases in the short term.

Ethyl Acetate
Yesterday, the ethyl acetate market price remained stable. Currently, the price of raw material acetic acid is fluctuating with a slightly upward trend, providing some cost support for the market floor. However, weak domestic demand continues to suppress market sentiment, and localized pressure to sell remains, with short-term demand still present. Longzhong predicts that the ethyl acetate market price may see a slight downward adjustment today.

Butyl Acetate
Yesterday, the butyl acetate market price continued to remain stable. Currently, some factories in East China are experiencing slightly tight spot supply due to fulfilling export orders, supporting continued high transaction volumes at surrounding factories. Meanwhile, the decline in raw material n-butanol is limited, resulting in little change in costs. Longzhong predicts that the butyl acetate market price will see a narrow adjustment today.

soda ash
Yesterday, the domestic soda ash market remained stable with firm prices, although some transactions showed slight easing. Plant operations are normal, and supply is stable. Downstream demand was moderate, with purchases mainly on an as-needed basis, and raw material inventories increased slightly.

caustic soda flakes

Yesterday, the domestic caustic soda flake market largely maintained previous levels, with market activity remaining weak and end-user procurement primarily driven by immediate needs. It is expected that today, as the weekend approaches, trading activity may further weaken. Except for some scarce supplies, most transactions will be below manufacturer quotes. In the near term, close attention should be paid to price fluctuations in the liquid caustic soda market in major producing areas and the actual transaction volume of caustic soda flakes.