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The Global Acetic Acid Market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.39% between 2023 and 2027. The market size is forecast to increase by 5,379.71 thousand tons.
The growth of the market depends on several factors, including the growing paints and coatings industry, the growing textile industry, and the increasing consumption of acetic acid.
This acetic acid market report extensively covers market segmentation by application (VAM, PTA, acetic anhydride, and others), end-user (plastics and polymers, food and beverages, ink paints and coatings, chemicals, and others), and geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa).
Acetic acid is a pungent, colorless liquid and is a major constituent of vinegar. It is an essential component for manufacturing a wide range of chemical products, which are used in numerous industries, including plastics, textiles, and insecticides.
Our researchers analyzed the data with 2022 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.
The growing textile industry is the factor driving the market growth. The textile industry is a major consumer of acetic acid and its derivatives, primarily because acetic acid is crucial in producing cellulose acetate, a versatile polymer widely used in textile manufacturing for creating fibers, yarns, and fabrics. The global acetic acid market is significantly influenced by the rising demand for textiles, especially in emerging economies like China, India, and Southeast Asia. The increased demand for cellulose acetate fibers, which are employed in making various textiles such as apparel, home furnishings, and industrial fabrics, is directly propelling the need for acetic acid as a key raw material. Consequently, the global acetic acid market is expected to grow during the forecast period due to this surging demand.
Increasing demand for VAM is a key trend shaping the market. The increasing demand for VAM will have a positive influence on the global acetic acid market during the forecast period. VAM accounted for a 31% share of the global acetic acid market in 2021, and the increased demand for VAM will increase the consumption of acetic acid. VAM is used in many applications, such as photovoltaic components, resins for the coatings industry, hot metal adhesives, waxes and resins, and the packaging industry. The coating, construction, automotive, and furniture industries are expected to be the key users of VAM.
Celanese is one of the major manufacturers of VAM and accounted for a 33% share of the VAM in 2021. Dairen, DowDuPont, and Kuraray America are the other major vendors. Thus, the increasing demand for VAM is expected to drive the growth of the global acetic acid market during the forecast period.
Use of electronic cigarettes as substitutes for conventional cigarettes is a key challenge hindering market growth. Electronic cigarettes emerged as alternatives to traditional cigarettes and were introduced in 2004, originating from China. Compared to regular tobacco sticks, e-cigarettes are considered more cost-effective and less harmful, serving as aids for smokers attempting to quit, thus posing a significant challenge to the cigarette and related industries.
Cellulose acetate flakes, vital for manufacturing cellulose tow filters used in conventional cigarettes, hold a considerable share (58%-61%) in the acetic acid market. Consequently, the growth of the acetic acid market is hindered by the increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes. Governments and regulatory bodies are closely monitoring the domestic and international markets for e-cigarettes due to the uncertainty regarding their long-term effects. As the USAge of conventional cigarettes diminishes with the rise of e-cigarettes, the global acetic acid market is expected to be impacted during the forecast period.
The market share growth by the VAM segment will be significant during the forecast period. The majority of organic solvents, including chlorinated solvents, are soluble in VAM, a colorless, volatile, and flammable mobile liquid. It serves as a chemical building block for both commercial and consumer goods. It is created by an ethylene and acetic acid catalytic vapor-phase reaction. With acrylic monomers like vinyl acetate emulsion (VAE) copolymers, ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), polyvinyl acetate, and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), VAM is frequently used as a co-monomer.
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The VAM segment was valued at 5,383.55 thousand tons in 2017 and continued to grow until 2021. Numerous products, such as printing inks, water-based paints, ceramic, lacquer, adhesives for packaging and construction, paper finishing, and protective colloids for various materials, use polymers produced using VAM. Textile fibers, paper coatings, and inks are some additional goods. Such elements will raise the demand for VAM, which will then fuel the segment's expansion in the global market during the forecast period.
Based on end-user, the market is fragmented into plastics and polymers, food and beverages, ink paints and coatings, chemicals, and others. The plastics and polymers segment holds the largest market share. The demand for plastics and polymers is on the rise due to their widespread use in various industries. As a result, the demand for acetic acid as a raw material to produce these materials is also increasing, which, in turn, will drive the growth of the global acetic acid market during the forecast period.
APAC is estimated to contribute 30% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.
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APAC is expected to account for the largest share of the global acetic acid market during the forecast period because of the increasing demand for acetic acid in various industries. Acetic acid and its derivatives, such as cellulose acetate, are used in pharmaceuticals, polymers, and the food packaging, plastics, and apparel industries. The use of PTA and acetic anhydride in various applications is likely to drive the demand for acetic acid in the region during the forecast period. China and India are the key consumers of acetic anhydride in APAC. Increased cigarette consumption is likely to increase the production of cellulose acetate (which is used for producing cigarette filters) in these countries during the forecast period. China is one of the key countries in the paints and coatings sector in terms of consumption. VAM is used in the paints and coatings sector. Thus, the growing paints and coatings sector in China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam will drive the demand for acetic acid in the region during the forecast period.
As of May 20, 2021, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region had recorded more than 45 million COVID-19 cases. Throughout 2020, countries like India and China bore the brunt of the pandemic's impact. The imposition of lockdowns and stay-at-home measures significantly hindered the growth of the regional acetic acid market. The pandemic-induced closure of production facilities and disrupted distribution channels led to a decline in the demand for acetic acid. Moreover, India's prolonged lockdowns in Q1 2021 and beyond further impeded market growth. However, the commencement of vaccination drives in other APAC countries has prompted the lifting of lockdowns, leading to the reopening of production units and distribution operations. As a result, the demand for acetic acid is increasing in the region, fostering market growth during the forecast period.
Companies are implementing various strategies by analyzing factors such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product or service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
Pentokey- The company offers acetic acid which is used in several industrial sectors such as food and beverages, chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, polymer and paints.
The report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 15 market companies, including:
Airedale Chemical Co. Ltd., Ashok Alco Chem Ltd., BP Plc, Celanese Corp., Daicel Corp., DubiChem Marine International, Eastman Chemical Co., GNFC Ltd., HELM AG, Indian Oil Corp. Ltd., INEOS Group Holdings SA, Jiangsu Sopo Corp. Ltd., Kingboard Holdings Ltd., Lonza Group Ltd., LyondellBasell Industries NV, Pentokey Organy (India) Ltd., Saudi Basic Industries Corp., Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical Co. Ltd., Shanghai Huayi Fine Chemical Co. Ltd., and Dow Inc.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
The report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027.
Acetic Acid Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
183 |
Base year |
2022 |
Historic period |
2017-2021 |
Forecast period |
2023-2027 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 5.39% |
Market growth 2023-2027 |
5379.71 th t |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2022-2023(%) |
5.13 |
Regional analysis |
APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
Performing market contribution |
APAC at 30% |
Key countries |
US, China, Japan, India, and Germany |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
Airedale Chemical Co. Ltd., Ashok Alco Chem Ltd., BP Plc, Celanese Corp., Daicel Corp., DubiChem Marine International, Eastman Chemical Co., GNFC Ltd., HELM AG, Indian Oil Corp. Ltd., INEOS Group Holdings SA, Jiangsu Sopo Corp. Ltd., Kingboard Holdings Ltd., Lonza Group Ltd., LyondellBasell Industries NV, Pentokey Organy (India) Ltd., Saudi Basic Industries Corp., Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical Co. Ltd., Shanghai Huayi Fine Chemical Co. Ltd., and Dow Inc. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID 19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for forecast period |
Customization purview |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Application
7 Market Segmentation by End-user
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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