Acetic Acid Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Acetic Acid Market Analysis

The Acetic Acid Market size is estimated at 18.71 Million tons in 2024, and is expected to reach 23.48 Million tons by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.65% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the market in 2020, owing to several restrictions imposed by governments all around the globe. However, the sector has been recovering well since restrictions were lifted. The market recovered significantly in the 2021-22 period, owing to rising consumption from various end-user industries, and is projected to continue doing so.

• Over the short term, the increasing demand for vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), the increasing demand from the textile and packaging industries, and the growing use of ester solvents in the paints and coatings industry are driving the growth of the acetic acid market.
• On the contrary, environmental concerns regarding the harmful effects of acetic acid are hindering the growth of the market.
• The development of new separation technologies to increase the production efficiency of acetic acid is expected to create opportunities for the market during the forecast period.
• The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market. It is also expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Acetic Acid Industry Segmentation

Acetic acid is a monocarboxylic acid containing two carbons. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong, pungent odor, like vinegar. Acetic acid can be derived from the carbonylation of methanol, the oxidation of acetaldehyde and ethylene, or a biological method like bacterial fermentation. It is used as a chemical reagent to produce several chemical compounds like acetic anhydride, ester, vinyl acetate monomer, vinegar, and many other polymeric materials. The acetic acid market is segmented by derivative, application, and geography. By derivative, the market is segmented into vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), ethyl acetate, acetic anhydride, and other derivatives. By application, the market is segmented into plastics and polymers, food and beverage, adhesives, paints and coatings, textiles, medical, and other applications. By geography, the market is segmented into Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East and Africa. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the acetic acid market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done in terms of volume in kilotons.