Celanese announced on September 21 that it is raising prices for acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer, ethyl acetate and acetic anhydride across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The increases are effective immediately, or as existing contracts and other commitments allow.
In the United States and Canada, vinyl acetate monomer, or VAM, will increase by USD 0.06 per pound.
Acetic acid, ethyl acetate and acetic anhydride will each increase by USD 0.045 per pound.
In Mexico and South America, VAM will rise by USD 150 per metric ton.
Acetic acid, ethyl acetate and acetic anhydride will each increase by USD 100 per metric ton.
Celanese also announced increases across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Ethyl acetate will rise by EUR 150 per metric ton, the largest increase announced for the EMEA market.
Acetic acid, VAM and acetic anhydride will each increase by EUR 100 per metric ton.
The company said the adjustments would take effect immediately or when existing contractual arrangements permit.
Celanese did not provide a specific reason for the September 21 price increases in its announcement.
The acetyl chain is a major part of the company's global chemical operations.
Acetic acid is a key feedstock for VAM, acetic anhydride, solvents and other chemical products.
VAM is widely used in emulsions, adhesives, coatings, EVA and other polymer applications, while ethyl acetate is commonly used across coatings, inks, adhesives and solvent formulations.
Celanese has announced several pricing adjustments across its acetyl and related product portfolio during 2026.
The September 21 move is focused on four major acetyl products and covers customers across North America, Latin America and EMEA.
Dallas-based Celanese employs more than 11,000 people worldwide and reported approximately USD 9.5 billion in net sales in 2025.
The announcement did not specify corresponding price changes for Asia or provide guidance on further pricing actions.
