| Product Code: ETC6744082 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, China import of glacial acetic acid saw a significant decline, with a very high concentration of shipments coming from top exporting countries such as Taiwan, UK, USA, Germany, and Mexico. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a transition from high concentration in 2023 to very high concentration in 2024, reflecting a more consolidated market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2020-24 was negative at -3.52%, with a steep decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -32.73%. This data suggests a challenging market environment for glacial acetic acid imports in China.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for glacial acetic acid in industries such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. |
4.2.2 Increasing use of glacial acetic acid in the production of chemicals, solvents, and plastics. |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies and regulations supporting the chemical industry in China. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials like methanol, which can impact the production cost of glacial acetic acid. |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns and regulations regarding the disposal of acetic acid waste. |
4.3.3 Competition from other organic acids like citric acid and lactic acid. |
5 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Trends |
6 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market, By Types |
6.1 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Ester Solvents (Ethyl Acetate & Butyl Acetate), 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Acetic Anhydride, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Purified Terephthalic Acid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Vinyl Acetate Monomer, 2022 - 2032F |
7 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Capacity utilization rate of glacial acetic acid manufacturing plants. |
8.2 Average selling price of glacial acetic acid in the Chinese market. |
8.3 Rate of adoption of glacial acetic acid in new applications or industries. |
8.4 Number of new product launches or innovations in the glacial acetic acid market. |
8.5 Percentage of glacial acetic acid produced meeting quality standards set by regulatory bodies. |
9 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 China Glacial Acetic Acid Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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