Price Watchâ„¢ provides real-time price assessments and price forecasts for Acetic Anhydride across top trading regions:
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 Asia-Pacific Acetic Anhydride Pricing Analysis |
Acetic Anhydride IG (99% min) FOB Prices at Shanghai Port, China | Weekly Price Update on Acetic Anhydride IG Real-Time Export Prices from Shanghai Port, China to Global Markets |
| Acetic Anhydride IG (99% min) CIF Prices at Busan Port, South Korea, Importing from China | Weekly Price Update on Acetic Anhydride IG Real-Time Import Prices at Busan Port, South Korea from China | |
| Europe Acetic Anhydride Pricing Analysis
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Acetic Anhydride IG (99% min) CIF Prices at Antwerp Port Belgium, Importing from China. | Weekly Price Update on Acetic Anhydride IG Real-Time Import Prices at Antwerp Port, Belgium from China |
| Middle East & Africa Acetic Anhydride Pricing Analysis | Acetic Anhydride IG (99% min) CIF Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey, Importing from China | Weekly Price Update on Acetic Anhydride IG Real-Time Import Prices at Mersin Port, Turkey from China |
Acetic Anhydride Price Forecasts & Market Foresight Q3 2026
Outlook: Mildly Bearish to Bearish
Confidence: High
Acetic anhydride prices are expected to soften through Q3 2026, pressured by weaker acetic acid feedstock costs, comfortable supply, and cautious downstream buying from cellulose acetate and pharma sectors. Europe may see the sharper correction before stabilizing late in the quarter, while Asia faces continued pressure from muted demand and competitive export offers, further impacted by monsoon-related disruptions.
North America is likely to witness a milder decline, supported by steady consumption and tighter feedstock-linked costs. Overall, sentiment is expected to remain soft to negative unless feedstock costs firm up or restocking demand improves unexpectedly.
Global Acetic Anhydride Market Overview by Region (July–September 2026)
| Country | Grade/ Incoterm | Outlook |
| China | IG (99% min) FOB Shanghai | Mildly Bearish to Strongly Bearish |
| Belgium | IG (99% min) CIF Antwerp (China) | Stable to Mildly Bullish |
| South Korea | IG (99% min) CIF Busan (China) | Stable to Mildly Bearish |
| Turkey | IG (99% min) CIF Mersin (China) | Bearish to Strongly Bearish |
*Acetic Anhydride Forecast represents an analytical assessment based on information available at the time of publication. Actual market prices may vary due to unforeseen operational, regulatory, geopolitical, or economic developments.
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The 3-Month Forecast (Updated Monthly)
It reflects changes in acetic acid feedstock costs, energy prices, producer operating rates, plant outages, inventory levels, trade flows, freight rates, regional demand, and geopolitical developments affecting the global acetic anhydride market.
The 12-Month Forecast (Published Annually)
It provides a strategic outlook based on expected capacity additions, supply-demand balances, feedstock economics, macroeconomic conditions, industrial production trends, trade policies, seasonal demand patterns, and long-term supply chain developments, supporting procurement, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Our Proprietary Hybrid Forecasting Model Evaluates:
- Feedstock & production economics
- Plant operating rates & outages
- Inventory and supply-demand balance
- Regional trade flows & freight
- Import-export dynamics
- Macroeconomic & geopolitical developments
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Acetic Anhydride Price Trend Q2 2026
In Q2 2026, Acetic Anhydride prices increased across major Asian markets, supported by higher acetic acid feedstock costs, tightening supply availability, and disrupted raw material logistics linked to broader geopolitical tensions. China, South Korea, and Turkey saw the sharpest gains, while Belgium and other European markets recorded more moderate increases.
North American and Middle Eastern buyers responded with active procurement to secure volumes ahead of further tightening. The Acetic Anhydride Price Chart showed a broadly synchronized upward movement through April and May, followed by a partial correction in June as tensions eased.
The Acetic Anhydride Price Index remained elevated overall, supported by firm demand from pharmaceutical, dye, and cellulose acetate industries even as freight costs and supply conditions began normalising toward quarter end.
China: (Acetic Anhydride export prices FOB Shanghai, China; Grade- IG (99% min)
The Acetic Anhydride price in China, for the period Q2 2026, has been quite strong since the price has been up by 31.00% when compared to the previous quarter’s average, because of geopolitical tensions that have disrupted raw material logistics coupled with tightening supply availability.
There has been an uptrend on purchases of Acetic Anhydride in China as fears have grown regarding shortages in supply. Consequently, there has been a strong upward Acetic Anhydride price trend in China within the Chinese market over the last quarter due to increased procurement activities to lock prices before further tightening.
In June 2026, the Acetic Anhydride price in China has declined by 5.00% when compared to the previous month average, owing to easing geopolitical tensions and improved supply availability that have allowed freight costs to settle and the market to normalise.
Belgium (CIF from China): (Acetic Anhydride Import prices CIF Antwerp, Belgium; Grade- IG (99% min)
The Acetic Anhydride price trend in Belgium has shown a very strong comeback for Q2 2026 on a CIF basis, with an increase of 26.00% in comparison to the previous quarter average. This has been primarily due to geopolitical tensions that have disrupted raw material logistics and have tightened supply availability.
There has been a resurgence in purchasing activity within the market, as fears about possible shortages of supply have begun to arise, driving the Acetic Anhydride price in Belgium into an upward direction all through the quarter. Importers who purchase under CIF terms have been aggressively buying to protect themselves against any further price rise and increased costs of delivery.
In June 2026, the Acetic Anhydride price in Belgium has recorded a decline of 4.00% in comparison to the previous month average. This has been mainly because of easing geopolitical tensions and improved supply availability, which have allowed shipping costs to settle and the market to normalise.
South Korea (CIF from China): (Acetic Anhydride Import prices CIF Busan, South Korea; Grade- IG (99% min)
The Acetic Anhydride price in South Korea, for the period Q2 2026, has been quite strong since the price has been up by 30.00% when compared to the previous quarter’s average, because of geopolitical tensions that have disrupted raw material logistics coupled with tightening supply availability.
There has been an uptrend on purchases of Acetic Anhydride in South Korea as fears have grown regarding shortages in supply. Consequently, there has been a strong upward Acetic Anhydride price trend in South Korea within the market over the last quarter due to increased procurement activities to lock prices before further tightening.
In June 2026, the Acetic Anhydride price in South Korea has declined by 4.50% when compared to the previous month average, owing to easing geopolitical tensions and improved supply availability that have allowed freight costs to settle and the market to normalise.
Turkey (CIF from China): (Acetic Anhydride Import prices CIF Mersin, Turkey; Grade- IG (99% min)
The Acetic Anhydride price in Turkey, for the period Q2 2026, has been quite strong since the price has been up by 25.00% when compared to the previous quarter’s average, because of geopolitical tensions that have disrupted raw material logistics coupled with tightening supply availability.
There has been an uptrend on purchases of Acetic Anhydride in Turkey as fears have grown regarding shortages in supply. Consequently, there has been a strong upward Acetic Anhydride price trend in Turkey within the market over the last quarter due to increased procurement activities to lock prices before further tightening.
In June 2026, the Acetic Anhydride price in Turkey has declined by 0.20% when compared to the previous month average, owing to easing geopolitical tensions and improved supply availability that have allowed freight costs to settle and the market to normalize.




