On September 20th, the acetic acid market in North China rose. The surrounding delivery price was around 4365 yuan per ton, with an increase of 90 yuan per ton. Acetic acid enterprises have low inventories, raw material methanol provides strong support, and market participants are optimistic about price hikes. Downstream users follow the market as needed, and the acetic acid market continues to rise.

On September 20th, the acetic acid market in South China saw a price increase. The ex-factory price was quoted at around 4525 yuan per ton for pickup, with the price raised by 125 yuan per ton. Acetic acid enterprises have no overstocked inventory. The raw material methanol market is at a high level, with strong favorable support in the market. Downstream buyers enter the market mainly based on demand, and the acetic acid market is trending strongly upwards.

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