Singapore
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Taiwan
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Mexico
IndiaIn Q1 2025, the Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) market experienced a modest recovery across all regions after a period of sustained declines. Singapore led the rebound with a 6.46% increase to $783/MT, driven by renewed demand in the adhesives and textile sectors. China followed with a 4.12% rise to $739/MT, supported by early-year restocking and easing feedstock pressures. The USA saw a 7.80% uptick to $949/MT, reflecting improved market sentiment and stronger export flows. However, Saudi Arabia only saw a slight increase of 0.37%, reaching $660/MT, as regional demand remained weak and competitive pressure from Asian suppliers persisted. Overall, the quarter marked a cautious recovery.
Q4 2024:
In Q4 2024, VAM (Vinyl Acetate Monomer) prices fell across most regions, influenced by weak demand and inventory adjustments. Saudi Arabia experienced the largest drop of 11.09%, with prices falling to $657/MT, driven by oversupply and a slowdown in the construction industry. Singapore experienced a 6.78% reduction to $735/MT as buyers postponed purchases. In China, prices decreased by 4.19% to $710/MT, affected by sluggish manufacturing and a pessimistic market outlook. The USA experienced a 2.42% drop, reaching $880/MT, as supply normalized post-plant maintenance, domestic demand in industries like automotive and construction weakened, and global economic uncertainty led to cautious buying.
Q3 2024:
In Q3 2024, Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) prices declined sharply across the globe, driven by weak industrial activity and high inventory levels. The USA saw the largest drop of 17.03%, falling to $902/MT, as export opportunities diminished, and domestic demand weakened. China followed a similar trend, with prices falling 11.97% to $741/MT, impacted by sluggish demand in the construction and adhesives sectors. Singapore recorded a 10.15% decrease to $789/MT, due to reduced exports to Southeast Asia. Saudi Arabia also saw a 7.76% drop to $740/MT, as Gulf-based downstream demand slowed and cheaper Asian imports flooded Indian markets. The overall global price movement this quarter reflected falling feedstock costs and a generally pessimistic market outlook.
Q2 2024:
In Q2 2024, VAM (Vinyl Acetate Monomer) prices diverged across regions, shaped by local market dynamics. Singapore and Saudi Arabia recorded healthy gains of 7.02% and 7.03% respectively, rising to $878/MT and $802/MT, buoyed by seasonal demand for adhesives and emulsions in construction and packaging. In contrast, China saw a significant 14.46% decline to $841/MT, attributed to oversupply, weak exports, and rising competition among local producers. The USA saw a surge of 15.43%, with prices reaching $1,088/MT. This was driven by supply constraints, higher domestic demand, and stable feedstock costs, reflecting a tightening market despite global oversupply.
Q1 2024:
In Q1 2024, Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) markets reflected mixed trends globally. The USA saw a decline of 3.23%, with prices settling at $942/MT. This drop was due to reduced downstream demand, easing inventory pressures after the winter production issues, and less tight supply conditions. China recorded a 7.03% increase to $984/MT, driven by early-year restocking and expectations of tighter availability post-holidays. Conversely, Singapore and Saudi Arabia saw modest declines of 1.48% and 0.68% respectively, settling at $821/MT and $749/MT, as these markets remained well-supplied and demand growth was slow. Global pricing was shaped by a blend of strong western fundamentals and flat to weak Asian buying sentiment.
Q1 2025:
In Q1 2025, VAM (Vinyl Acetate Monomer) prices imported from Saudi Arabia into India saw minimal movement, inching up by just 0.11% to $727/MT. This stability followed a period of significant volatility in prior quarters. The slight uptick was largely due to stable freight rates and marginal improvements in global economic sentiment. However, demand in India remained moderate, particularly from the adhesives and packaging sectors, which showed only gradual recovery post-year-end inventory correction. The price plateau also reflected balanced market fundamentals in the Middle East, with suppliers maintaining export flows amid muted regional growth and subdued competition from East Asian exporters.
Q4 2024:
During Q4 2024, Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) prices CIF Nhava Sheva from Saudi Arabia dropped by 10.77% to $726/MT, marking the steepest quarterly decline for the year. This sharp correction was driven by sluggish downstream demand in India, inventory accumulation during prior quarters, and a drop in upstream acetic acid prices. Additionally, geopolitical uncertainties and freight normalization led to softened import cost pressure. A slowdown in infrastructure and manufacturing sectors across Asia, coupled with excess global supply, further exerted downward pressure. Indian buyers adopted a cautious purchasing approach, expecting further price softening, which contributed to overall bearish sentiment in the market.
Q3 2024:
In Q3 2024, Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) prices from Saudi Arabia to India fell by 4.57% to $814/MT. The decline followed a seasonal demand lull and weakening buying interest from Indian end-users, especially in the textiles and coatings sectors. Sluggish export orders, particularly from Western economies, curbed Indian manufacturing, reducing the need for VAM imports. Furthermore, shipping costs stabilized, lowering the landed cost of imports. Meanwhile, regional competition from East and Southeast Asia increased, offering alternative cargoes at competitive prices. These combined factors pressured Saudi-origin VAM shipments to India, resulting in price moderation for the quarter.
Q2 2024:
In Q2 2024, CIF Nhava Sheva Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) prices from Saudi Arabia rose by 7.25% to $853/MT, driven by a combination of logistical constraints and a recovery in industrial demand. Indian buyers, particularly in the adhesives and packaging sectors, increased their purchases ahead of expected monsoon slowdowns. Global VAM supply tightened due to scheduled maintenance at several Gulf and Asian production plants, putting upward pressure on export prices. Additionally, the increase in crude prices surged logistics costs. Given India’s reliance on imports for its VAM supply, the higher import costs from Saudi Arabia directly impacted domestic pricing trends.
Q1 2024:
VAM (Vinyl Acetate Monomer) prices from Saudi Arabia into India showed a modest increase of 3.09% in Q1 2024, reaching $795/MT. The rise was supported by steady demand from India’s construction and textile sectors at the start of the year, along with a recovery in global chemical trading activities post-holiday. Freight costs remained relatively high due to Red Sea disruptions caused by Houthi rebel attacks, impacting shipping through key trade routes and indirectly inflating import costs. Saudi suppliers passed some of this burden onto Indian importers, contributing to the price uptick. Supply chain reorganization and inventory restocking also played a part in this quarter’s trend.
Molecular Weight[g/mol]
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Molecular Formula
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM, C₄H₆O₂) is a vital compound used in manufacturing adhesives, paints, coatings, and films. It is mainly produced by reacting ethylene, acetic acid, and oxygen, with ethylene sourced from petroleum or natural gas. VAM is prized for its ability to improve adhesion, flexibility, and durability across a wide range of applications.
Packaging Type
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PriceWatch Quotation Terms:
Ex-Location: This incoterm refers to a shipping agreement where the seller makes the goods available at their premises, and the buyer is responsible for all transportation costs, including shipping, insurance, and any other fees.
CIF: CIF refers to the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) terms for goods. Under CIF terms, the seller is responsible for the cost of goods, insurance, and freight charges until the goods reach the port of destination.
FD: FD stands for Free Delivered where the seller takes full responsibility for delivering goods to the location/port. This ensures the buyer receives the goods at the designated port with all necessary costs, except import duties, covered.
FOB: FOB refers to the Free On-Board shipping term, where the seller is responsible for the cost and risk of delivering the goods to the port. Once the goods are on board the vessel, the responsibility shifts to the buyer for all costs, including shipping and insurance.
| Properties | Specifications |
| Appearance | Clear & Free |
| Vinyl Acetate (wt%) | ≥99.98% |
| Water content (wt%) | ≥0.002% |
| Color (Pt-Co) | 5 Pt-Co |
| Acidity as Acetic acid (wt%) | ≥0.0013% |
| Aldehyde as Acetaldehyde (wt%) | ≥0009% |
| Inhibitor as Hydroquinone (ppm) | ≥3.9ppm |
| Specific gravity @ 20/20 ◦C | ≥0.9340 |
Applications
Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) is a significant intermediate used in the production of a wide range of resins and polymers for paints & coatings, adhesives, glues & sealants, elastomers, textile finishes, paper coatings, binders, films, and a myriad of other industrial and consumer applications.
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Molecular Weight[g/mol]
CAS No
HS Code
Molecular Formula
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM, C₄H₆O₂) is a vital compound used in manufacturing adhesives, paints, coatings, and films. It is mainly produced by reacting ethylene, acetic acid, and oxygen, with ethylene sourced from petroleum or natural gas. VAM is prized for its ability to improve adhesion, flexibility, and durability across a wide range of applications.
Packaging Type
Grades Covered
Incoterms Used
Synonym
PriceWatch Quotation Terms:
Ex-Location: This incoterm refers to a shipping agreement where the seller makes the goods available at their premises, and the buyer is responsible for all transportation costs, including shipping, insurance, and any other fees.
CIF: CIF refers to the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) terms for goods. Under CIF terms, the seller is responsible for the cost of goods, insurance, and freight charges until the goods reach the port of destination.
FD: FD stands for Free Delivered where the seller takes full responsibility for delivering goods to the location/port. This ensures the buyer receives the goods at the designated port with all necessary costs, except import duties, covered.
FOB: FOB refers to the Free On-Board shipping term, where the seller is responsible for the cost and risk of delivering the goods to the port. Once the goods are on board the vessel, the responsibility shifts to the buyer for all costs, including shipping and insurance.
| Properties | Specifications |
| Appearance | Clear & Free |
| Vinyl Acetate (wt%) | ≥99.98% |
| Water content (wt%) | ≥0.002% |
| Color (Pt-Co) | 5 Pt-Co |
| Acidity as Acetic acid (wt%) | ≥0.0013% |
| Aldehyde as Acetaldehyde (wt%) | ≥0009% |
| Inhibitor as Hydroquinone (ppm) | ≥3.9ppm |
| Specific gravity @ 20/20 ◦C | ≥0.9340 |
Applications
Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) is a significant intermediate used in the production of a wide range of resins and polymers for paints & coatings, adhesives, glues & sealants, elastomers, textile finishes, paper coatings, binders, films, and a myriad of other industrial and consumer applications.
VAM prices in the global market are influenced by several key factors, including supply and demand dynamics, feedstock costs (primarily ethylene and acetic acid), production capacity, and geopolitical events. Seasonal demand from downstream industries such as adhesives, paints, and textiles also play a significant role. Additionally, fluctuations in crude oil prices and global economic conditions can further impact pricing trends.
Changes in feedstock availability directly affect VAM pricing trends, as VAM is derived from essential feedstocks like ethylene and acetic acid. When supply disruptions occur—due to maintenance shutdowns, natural disasters, or geopolitical tensions—production costs can increase, leading to higher VAM prices. Conversely, if feedstock availability improves, it can stabilize or even reduce VAM prices, allowing procurement heads to better manage costs.
Regional price differences for VAM can arise due to variations in local supply and demand, transportation costs, and the presence of production facilities. For instance, prices in the USA might be higher due to increased demand and production constraints, while prices in the APAC region could be lower due to abundant local supply. Understanding these regional differences is crucial for procurement heads, as it helps in devising effective sourcing strategies and optimizing costs.
The price outlook for VAM soon appears to be influenced by several factors, including ongoing recovery from supply chain disruptions, seasonal demand fluctuations, and potential geopolitical uncertainties. Procurement heads should monitor feedstock prices, production capacities, and global market trends closely. Developing flexible procurement strategies, such as securing contracts with suppliers or exploring alternative sourcing options, will be essential to mitigate risks and manage costs effectively.
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