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Acetic Acid Market

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Mar 17, 2026
Length 100 Pages
SKU # GV21085307

Description

Acetic Acid Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Vinyl Acetate Monomer, Acetic Anhydride, Acetate Esters, Purified Terephthalic Acid, Ethanol), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America), And Segment Forecasts, 2026 - 2033

Acetic Acid Market Summary

The global acetic acid market size was estimated at USD 15.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 28.9 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2026 to 2033. The growth is attributed to its importance in building block for manufacturing several chemicals and its usability in various industries such as plastic, rubber, ink, and textiles.

The rising growth in industries including plastic, textiles, and chemicals across the globe is expected to drive demand for the product over the forecast years. Furthermore, the substitution of glass bottles for PET bottles in the alcoholic beverages industry is expected to drive the need for terephthalic acid, thereby positively influencing the growth of the product industry in the forecast period. Additionally, the presence of multinational corporations and their consistent efforts in expanding and forming joint ventures related to the product are likely to contribute to the market's growth in the foreseeable future.

Furthermore, the substitution of PET bottles with glass bottles for alcoholic beverages is anticipated to drive the demand for terephthalic acid, which positively impacts the industry. The presence of multinational corporations actively engaged in research, development, and strategic initiatives such as expansions and collaborations also contributes to the growth of the market. These companies strive to bolster their market position and address the global demand for their products.

Additionally, the versatility of acetic acid and its utilization in various high-growth industries such as food and beverages, plastics and polymers, and pharmaceuticals further drives the demand for product. The rapid expansion of the textile industry globally, driven by rising income levels in developing countries, increased standards of living, and changing fashion trends, also plays a significant role in the growth of the industry.

Global Acetic Acid Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts volume & revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global acetic acid market report based on application and region:
  • Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Vinyl Acetate Monomer
  • Acetic Anhydride
  • Acetate Esters
  • Purified Terephthalic Acid
  • Ethanol
  • Other Applications
  • Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • Netherlands
  • Belgium
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Egypt
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Table of Contents

100 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Acetic Acid Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Raw Materials Trend
3.2.2. Manufacturing/ Technology Trends
3.2.3. Sales Channel Analysis
3.3. Vendor Landscape
3.3.1. List of Raw Material Suppliers
3.3.2. List of Distributors/Channel Partners
3.3.3. List of Potential End-Users
3.4. Regulatory/Policy Framework
3.5. Price Trend Analysis, 2021-2033 (USD/Kg)
3.5.1. Factors Influencing Prices
3.6. Market Dynamics
3.6.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.6.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.6.3. Industry Challenges
3.6.4. Industry Opportunities
3.7. Industry Analysis Tools
3.7.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.7.2. Macro-environmental Analysis
Chapter 4. Acetic Acid Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
4.2. Acetic Acid Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 to 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.3. Vinyl Acetate Monomer
4.3.1. Acetic Acid Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Vinyl Acetate Monomer, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.4. Acetic Anhydride
4.4.1. Acetic Acid Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Acetic Anhydride, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.5. Acetate Esters
4.5.1. Acetic Acid Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Acetate Esters, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.6. Purified Terephthalic Acid
4.6.1. Acetic Acid Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Purified Terephthalic Acid, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.7. Ethanol
4.7.1. Acetic Acid Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Ethanol, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.8. Other Applications
4.8.1. Acetic Acid Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Other Applications, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Acetic Acid Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
5.2. North America
5.2.1. North America Acetic Acid Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.2. U.S.
5.2.2.1. Key country dynamics
5.2.2.2. U.S. Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.3. Canada
5.2.3.1. Key country dynamics
5.2.3.2. Canada Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.4. Mexico
5.2.4.1. Key country dynamics
5.2.4.2. Mexico Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3. Europe
5.3.1. Europe Acetic Acid Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3.2. Germany
5.3.2.1. Key country dynamics
5.3.2.2. Germany Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3.3. Netherlands
5.3.3.1. Key country dynamics
5.3.3.2. Netherlands Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3.4. Belgium
5.3.4.1. Key country dynamics
5.3.4.2. Belgium Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4. Asia Pacific
5.4.1. Asia Pacific Acetic Acid Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.2. China
5.4.2.1. Key country dynamics
5.4.2.2. China Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.3. India
5.4.3.1. Key country dynamics
5.4.3.2. India Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.4. Japan
5.4.4.1. Key country dynamics
5.4.4.2. Japan Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.5. South Korea
5.4.5.1. Key country dynamics
5.4.5.2. South Korea Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.5. Latin America
5.5.1. Latin America Acetic Acid Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.5.2. Brazil
5.5.2.1. Key country dynamics
5.5.2.2. Brazil Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.5.3. Argentina
5.5.3.1. Key country dynamics
5.5.3.2. Argentina Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.6. Middle East & Africa
5.6.1. Middle East & Africa Acetic Acid Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.6.2. Saudi Arabia
5.6.2.1. Key country dynamics
5.6.2.2. Saudi Arabia Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.6.3. South Africa
5.6.3.1. Key country dynamics
5.6.3.2. South Africa Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.6.4. Egypt
5.6.4.1. Key country dynamics
5.6.4.2. Egypt Acetic Acid Market estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Acetic Acid Market - Competitive Landscape
6.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
6.2. Company Categorization
6.3. Company Market Share/Position Analysis, 2025
6.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
6.5. Strategy Mapping
6.6. Company Profiles
6.6.1. Eastman Chemical Company
6.6.1.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.1.2. Financial performance
6.6.1.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.1.4. Recent developments
6.6.2. Celanese Corporation
6.6.2.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.2.2. Financial performance
6.6.2.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.2.4. Recent developments
6.6.3. LynodellBasell Industries Holding B.V.
6.6.3.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.3.2. Financial performance
6.6.3.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.3.4. Recent developments
6.6.4. SABIC
6.6.4.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.4.2. Financial performance
6.6.4.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.4.4. Recent developments
6.6.5. HELM AG
6.6.5.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.5.2. Financial performance
6.6.5.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.5.4. Recent developments
6.6.6. Airedale Chemical Company Limited
6.6.6.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.6.2. Financial performance
6.6.6.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.6.4. Recent developments
6.6.7. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
6.6.7.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.7.2. Financial performance
6.6.7.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.7.4. Recent developments
6.6.8. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
6.6.8.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.8.2. Financial performance
6.6.8.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.8.4. Recent developments
6.6.9. Pentokey Organy
6.6.9.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.9.2. Financial performance
6.6.9.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.9.4. Recent developments
6.6.10. Ashok Alco Chem Limited
6.6.10.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.10.2. Financial performance
6.6.10.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.10.4. Recent developments
6.6.11. DAICEL CORPORATION
6.6.11.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.11.2. Financial performance
6.6.11.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.11.4. Recent developments
6.6.12. Dow
6.6.12.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.12.2. Financial performance
6.6.12.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.12.4. Recent developments
6.6.13. DubiChem
6.6.13.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.13.2. Financial performance
6.6.13.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.13.4. Recent developments
6.6.14. INEOS
6.6.14.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.14.2. Financial performance
6.6.14.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.14.4. Recent developments

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