This issue's analysis of the spot price trend of acetic acid using the mean difference method shows that the current 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day mean differences have all increased compared to the previous day, indicating that the price has entered a clear upward channel. In the short term, the 60-day and 3-month cycle prices are in a high range, with relatively limited upside potential. The 1-year cycle price is in a medium to low range, providing some support in the medium to long term. The upstream and downstream industrial chains are extensive, and fluctuations in the prices of upstream materials such as methanol and carbon monoxide, as well as changes in demand for various esters and salts downstream, will directly impact the price of acetic acid.
I. Data Description
The latest available data is up to August 31, 2026. It is recommended to refer to real-time data.
II. Table of Average Deviation Changes
| Indicator | Today’s Value (2026.08.31) | Yesterday’s Value (2026.08.30) | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Average Difference (D5) | 53.34 | 4.67 | + |
| 10-Day Average Difference (D10) | 33.33 | 29.33 | + |
| 20-Day Average Difference (D20) | 66.50 | 65.33 | + |
III. Signal State Determination
When the directions of change for all three moving averages are completely consistent and all are positive, this constitutes a clear bullish signal.
Four, Conclusions on Trend Directions
The current trend of acetic acid prices is clearly increasing, with the rationale being: the changes in the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day average differences compared to the previous day are completely consistent and all positive, meeting the criteria for a clear increase according to the average difference method.
Five, Positional and Spatial Reference
60-day cycle: The price is at the 5th level (high), with limited short-term upside potential; 2. 3-month cycle: The price is at the 5th level (high), with limited room for mid-term upward movement; 3. 1-year cycle: Prices are in the second tier (mid-to-low range), with limited room for long-term decline and still some potential for upward movement.
Six, 1 Year Price Trend Chart
Seven, Reference of the Industrial Chain in China
- Upstream products: carbon monoxide, methanol
- Downstream products: Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol diacetate EGDA, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, methyl acetate, vinyl acetate, anhydrous sodium acetate, DMAC, glycerol, trisodium citrate dihydrate, ethyl acetoacetate, ammonium acetate, disodium acetate, magnesium acetate, potassium acetate, polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, glycerol triacetate, isoborneol acetate, isoamyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, EVA, calcium acetate, barium acetate, n-butyl acetate, n-propyl acetate, methyl acetate, cellulose acetate, sec-butyl acetate, sodium acetate, vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), zinc acetate, propionic acid, m-phthalic acid, polyvinyl alcohol, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, divinyl ketone, acetic anhydride, chloroacetic acid, PTA
Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
