Weekend Market Forecast for Glacial Acetic Acid and Acetate Esters, Soda Ash, and Caustic Soda Flakes

Glacial Acetic Acid

The Glacial Acetic Acid market price rose yesterday. Factories faced relatively low overall sales pressure, with attention focused on downstream purchasing activity. Longzhong Information predicts thatglacial acetic acid prices may see localized increases in the short term.

Ethyl Acetate

The ethyl acetate market price rose yesterday. Current rising raw material acetic acid prices supported market sentiment, with downstream users and traders showing some enthusiasm for following the price increases. Market participation was moderate, and most factories experienced relatively smooth sales. Longzhong predicts that the ethyl acetate market price may continue its slight upward trend today, with attention focused on buying interest.

Butyl Acetate

The butyl acetate market price continued to rise yesterday. Market-boosting factors were relatively concentrated. The continuous rise in raw material prices led to high cost pressures for factories, affecting their operating rates. Currently, the industry's operating rate is only 30%. High costs and low supply will support factories maintaining firm offers. Longzhong predicts that the butyl acetate market price may continue to rise today.

caustic soda flakes

Yesterday, the domestic caustic soda flake market continued its positive trend, with trading activity remaining strong. Actual transaction prices for most manufacturers' goods remained higher than their quoted prices. It is expected that today, with the weekend approaching, traders will be slightly more cautious in their sales, and some manufacturers' transaction prices may see a slight increase. Given the current market sentiment, manufacturers' new order quotes may continue to rise in the coming week.

soda ash

Yesterday, the domestic soda ash market remained stable, with some companies experiencing a slight price decline. Plant operations remained stable with a slight increase in output. Downstream demand was moderate, with most transactions occurring on an as-needed basis, and recent transactions have slowed.