PODCAST: Global weak acetic acid consumption, shutdowns cause some tightness in Asia

ICIS Editorial

28-Jul-2023

LONDON (ICIS)–Weak consumption and lengthy supply are putting downwards pressure on the European and US acetic acid markets.

Though unplanned shutdowns have tightened the market in Asia – particularly in China – underwhelming demand is limiting longer-term pressure on pricing.

Europe report editor Nick Cleeve speaks to US editor Kevin Callahan and Asia-Pacific editor Josh Quah about global market conditions, upcoming new capacity and expectations for the coming months.

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