According to the Foreclaro Global Research, the
Global
Acetic Acid Market size was valued at USD 20.4
billion in 2025. The
report “Global Acetic Acid Market Segmentation By Application (Vinyl Acetate Monomer, Acetic Anhydride,
Acetate Esters, Purified Terephthalic Acid, Ethanol, Others), By End-Use (Food
and beverages, Paints and coating, Plastics & Polymers, Pharmaceutical, Chemicals,
Others)- Industry Trends and Forecast to
2033” gives a
detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future
market growth.
The global acetic acid market is a
well-established segment of the chemical industry, supported by its wide range
of applications across industrial and consumer sectors. Acetic acid is
primarily used as a feedstock for vinyl acetate monomer, purified terephthalic
acid, acetic anhydride, and acetate esters, which serve industries such as
packaging, textiles, construction, paints and coatings, food and beverages,
pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Market growth is driven by rising demand for
adhesives, polyester fibers, PET packaging, and processed foods. Asia-Pacific
leads the market in terms of production and consumption due to rapid
industrialization and strong manufacturing activity. Capacity expansions,
process optimization, and increasing focus on sustainable and bio-based
production are shaping market development. However, the market faces challenges
from raw material price volatility, environmental regulations, and competitive
pricing pressures.
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Global Acetic
Acid Market Report Highlights
· Strong
market growth driven by rising demand for vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) used in
adhesives, paints, coatings, and packaging applications
· Asia-Pacific
dominates the global market due to large production capacities, rapid
industrialization, and high consumption from textiles and chemicals industries
· Increasing
use of acetic acid in purified terephthalic acid (PTA) production supports
growth of polyester fibers and PET packaging
· Capacity
expansions and technological advancements are improving production efficiency
and cost competitiveness among key manufacturers
· Growing
focus on sustainable and bio-based acetic acid in response to environmental
regulations and corporate sustainability goals
· Market
growth is restrained by methanol price volatility, strict regulatory
compliance, and competition from low-cost producer.
Foreclaro
Global Research has segmented the Acetic Acid Market report based on Application,
End user, and region:
Acetic
Acid Market, Application Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020 - 2033)
Vinyl
Acetate Monomer
Acetic
Anhydride
Acetate
Esters
Purified
Terephthalic Acid
Ethanol
Others
Acetic
Acid Market, End User Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020 - 2033)
Food and
beverages
Paints and
coating
Plastics
& Polymers
Pharmaceutical
Chemicals
Others
Acetic
Acid Market, Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020 - 2033)
North
America
·
United
States
·
Canada
·
Mexico
Europe
·
United
Kingdom
·
Germany
·
France
·
Spain
·
Italy
·
Rest
of Europe
Asia
Pacific
·
China
·
India
·
Japan
·
Australia
·
South
Korea
·
Rest
of Asia Pacific
Latin
America
·
Brazil
·
Argentina
·
Rest
of Latin America
Middle East
& Africa
·
Saudi
Arabia
·
South
Africa
·
Rest
of MEA
Global Acetic Acid Market Key Players
·
Eastman Chemical Company
·
Celanese Corporation
·
LynodellBasell Industries
·
Holding B.V.
·
SABIC
·
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
·
Gujrat Narmada Valley Fertilizers &
Chemicals Limited
·
Pentokey Organy
·
Ashok Alco Chem Limited
·
DAICEL CORPORATION