On October 16, the acetic acid market in South China saw a downward adjustment. The ex-factory price was around 4,650 yuan per ton for self-pickup, with a reduction of 50 yuan per ton. The upstream methanol market weakened, downstream purchasing enthusiasm was low, traders had poor shipments, and market participants held a bearish attitude. The acetic acid market continued its weak operation.

On October 16, the ex-factory price of acetic acid in Zhejiang area was around 4,675 yuan per ton, with a decrease of 50 yuan per ton. The upstream methanol market saw a decline, weakening cost support. The downstream purchasing sentiment was moderate, traders had poor sales, market participants held a bearish outlook, and the acetic acid market operated weakly.

On October 16, the ethyl acetate market in North China operated weakly. The ex-factory price of enterprises was around 6,650 yuan per ton, with a price reduction of 35 yuan per ton. The operating rate of ethyl acetate increased, downstream resistance to high prices rose, enterprises' shipments were average, market sentiment was weak, and enterprises' quotations continued to decline. Actual transactions are subject to negotiation.