Global Acetic Acid Market Size Study, by Concentration (Concentrated, Dilute, Glacial 99.5%, Glacial 99.6%, Glacial 99.8%, Glacial 99.9%), by Form (Crystallized, Liquid), by Grade (Food Grade, Industrial Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade, Reagent Grade), by App

Global Acetic Acid Market Size Study, by Concentration (Concentrated, Dilute, Glacial 99.5%, Glacial 99.6%, Glacial 99.8%, Glacial 99.9%), by Form (Crystallized, Liquid), by Grade (Food Grade, Industrial Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade, Reagent Grade), by Application (Acetate Esters, Acetic Anhydride, Butyl Acetate, Ethanol, Purified Terephthalic Acid, Vinyl Acetate Monomer), by End User (Agriculture, Chemicals, Food & Beverages, Paints & Coating, Pharmaceutical, Plastics & Polymers), and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032


The Global Acetic Acid Market is valued approximately at USD 7.85 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 5.2% over the forecast period 2024-2032. Acetic acid, an organic compound with a distinct sour taste and pungent smell, is primarily composed of vinegar and water. Its extensive usage in the chemical industry as a precursor for producing compounds such as vinyl acetate monomer, purified terephthalic acid, and acetic anhydride underscores its significance. The burgeoning demand in the food & beverage sector, alongside its expanding application within the pharmaceutical industry, continues to drive the acetic acid market. However, challenges such as raw material price volatility, environmental concerns related to production and disposal, and stringent regulatory frameworks might impede its growth across various end-use applications. Despite these hurdles, advancements in technology paving the way for more sustainable production processes, the exploration of bio-based acetic acid, and its use in manufacturing greener solvents for the paint and coatings industry present promising growth opportunities.

The global acetic acid market is marked by significant adoption of glacial acetic acid, driven by its extensive use in industrial applications. Glacial acetic acid, the anhydrous form containing no water, is highly valued for its purity and efficacy in producing esters for fragrances and flavors and as a solvent in numerous chemical reactions. This pure form, often in concentrations of 99.5% to 99.9%, is critical in applications requiring minimal impurities, such as high-quality solvents and pharmaceutical processes. The preference for concentrated acetic acid solutions in industrial applications further underlines the market's growth trajectory.

Regionally, the acetic acid market's dynamics vary, with the Americas showing stable demand supported by the packaging, textiles, and food industries. In Europe, stringent environmental regulations foster innovation and sustainable production methods. The Asia-Pacific region, particularly China, India, and Japan, exhibits robust demand driven by industrialization and manufacturing expansion, making it a key player in the global market landscape. The Middle East and Africa also present growth opportunities, fueled by industrialization and investments in the chemical sector to diversify economies.

Key market players driving the acetic acid market include

Altiras Chemicals LLC

Anant Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Ashok Alco Chem Limited

Azelis Group NV

BP PLC

Celanese Corporation

Central Drug House (P) Ltd.

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation

Daicel Corporation

Eastman Chemical Company

Godavari Biorifineries Limited

HELM AG

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

INEOS AG

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation.

The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:

By Concentration
• Concentrated
• Dilute
• Glacial 99.5%
• Glacial 99.6%
• Glacial 99.8%
• Glacial 99.9%

By Form
• Crystallized
• Liquid

By Grade
• Food Grade
• Industrial Grade
• Pharmaceutical Grade
• Reagent Grade

By Application
• Acetate Esters
• Acetic Anhydride
• Butyl Acetate
• Ethanol
• Purified Terephthalic Acid
• Vinyl Acetate Monomer

By End User
• Agriculture
• Chemicals
• Food & Beverages
• Paints & Coating
• Pharmaceutical
• Plastics & Polymers

By Region:
• North America

o U.S.

o Canada
• Europe

o UK

o Germany

o France

o Spain

o Italy

o ROE
• Asia Pacific

o China

o India

o Japan

o Australia

o South Korea

o RoAPAC
• Latin America

o Brazil

o Mexico
• Middle East & Africa

o Saudi Arabia

o South Africa

o RoMEA

Years considered for the study are as follows:
• Historical year – 2022
• Base year – 2023
• Forecast period – 2024 to 2032

Key Takeaways:
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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Chapter 1. Global Acetic Acid Market Executive Summary
1.1. Global Acetic Acid Market Size & Forecast (2022-2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
1.3.1. By Concentration
1.3.2. By Form
1.3.3. By Grade
1.3.4. By Application
1.3.5. By End User
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 2. Global Acetic Acid Market Definition and Research Assumptions
2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
2.3.2. Limitations
2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
2.3.3.1. Availability
2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
2.3.3.4. Market Competition
2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer’s Perspective)
2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
2.3.4.1. Regulatory frameworks
2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 3. Global Acetic Acid Market Dynamics
3.1. Market Drivers
3.1.1. Rising Demand in Food & Beverage Industry
3.1.2. Expanding Application in Pharmaceutical Industry
3.1.3. Technological Advancements in Sustainable Production
3.2. Market Challenges
3.2.1. Volatility in Raw Material Prices
3.2.2. Environmental Concerns
3.2.3. Stringent Regulatory Frameworks
3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.1. Exploration of Bio-Based Acetic Acid
3.3.2. Application in Greener Solvents
3.3.3. Increasing Industrial Applications
Chapter 4. Global Acetic Acid Market Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.7. Porter’s 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
4.2.1. Political
4.2.2. Economical
4.2.3. Social
4.2.4. Technological
4.2.5. Environmental
4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top investment opportunity
4.4. Top winning strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Acetic Acid Market Size & Forecasts by Concentration 2022-2032
5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Acetic Acid Market: Concentration Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
5.2.1. Concentrated
5.2.2. Dilute
5.2.3. Glacial 99.5%
5.2.4. Glacial 99.6%
5.2.5. Glacial 99.8%
5.2.6. Glacial 99.9%
Chapter 6. Global Acetic Acid Market Size & Forecasts by Form 2022-2032
6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Acetic Acid Market: Form Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
6.2.1. Crystallized
6.2.2. Liquid
Chapter 7. Global Acetic Acid Market Size & Forecasts by Grade 2022-2032
7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. Global Acetic Acid Market: Grade Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
7.2.1. Food Grade
7.2.2. Industrial Grade
7.2.3. Pharmaceutical Grade
7.2.4. Reagent Grade
Chapter 8. Global Acetic Acid Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2022-2032
8.1. Segment Dashboard
8.2. Global Acetic Acid Market: Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
8.2.1. Acetate Esters
8.2.2. Acetic Anhydride
8.2.3. Butyl Acetate
8.2.4. Ethanol
8.2.5. Purified Terephthalic Acid
8.2.6. Vinyl Acetate Monomer
Chapter 9. Global Acetic Acid Market Size & Forecasts by End User 2022-2032
9.1. Segment Dashboard
9.2. Global Acetic Acid Market: End User Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
9.2.1. Agriculture
9.2.2. Chemicals
9.2.3. Food & Beverages
9.2.4. Paints & Coating
9.2.5. Pharmaceutical
9.2.6. Plastics & Polymers
Chapter 10. Global Acetic Acid Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032
10.1. North America Acetic Acid Market
10.1.1. U.S. Acetic Acid Market
10.1.1.1. Concentration breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
10.1.1.2. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
10.1.1.3. Grade breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
10.1.1.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
10.1.1.5. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
10.1.2. Canada Acetic Acid Market
10.1.2.1. Concentration breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
10.1.2.2. Form breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
10.1.2.3. Grade breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
10.1.2.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
10.1.2.5. End User breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
10.2. Europe Acetic Acid Market
10.2.1. U.K. Acetic Acid Market
10.2.2. Germany Acetic Acid Market
10.2.3. France Acetic Acid Market
10.2.4. Spain Acetic Acid Market
10.2.5. Italy Acetic Acid Market
10.2.6. Rest of Europe Acetic Acid Market
10.3. Asia-Pacific Acetic Acid Market
10.3.1. China Acetic Acid Market
10.3.2. India Acetic Acid Market
10.3.3. Japan Acetic Acid Market
10.3.4. Australia Acetic Acid Market
10.3.5. South Korea Acetic Acid Market
10.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Acetic Acid Market
10.4. Latin America Acetic Acid Market
10.4.1. Brazil Acetic Acid Market
10.4.2. Mexico Acetic Acid Market
10.4.3. Rest of Latin America Acetic Acid Market
10.5. Middle East & Africa Acetic Acid Market
10.5.1. Saudi Arabia Acetic Acid Market
10.5.2. South Africa Acetic Acid Market
10.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Acetic Acid Market
Chapter 11. Competitive Intelligence
11.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
11.1.1. Company 1
11.1.2. Company 2
11.1.3. Company 3
11.2. Top Market Strategies
11.3. Company Profiles
11.3.1. Altiras Chemicals LLC
11.3.1.1. Key Information
11.3.1.2. Overview
11.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
11.3.1.4. Product Summary
11.3.1.5. Market Strategies
11.3.2. Anant Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
11.3.3. Ashok Alco Chem Limited
11.3.4. Azelis Group NV
11.3.5. BP PLC
11.3.6. Celanese Corporation
11.3.7. Central Drug House (P) Ltd.
11.3.8. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
11.3.9. Daicel Corporation
11.3.10. Eastman Chemical Company
Chapter 12. Research Process
12.1. Research Process
12.1.1. Data Mining
12.1.2. Analysis
12.1.3. Market Estimation
12.1.4. Validation
12.1.5. Publishing
12.2. Research Attributes
List of Tables
TABLE 1. Global Acetic Acid market, report scope
TABLE 2. Global Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts by Region 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 3. Global Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts by Concentration 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 4. Global Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts by Form 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 5. Global Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts by Grade 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 6. Global Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts by Application 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 7. Global Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts by End User 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 8. U.S. Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 9. Canada Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 10. UK Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 11. Germany Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 12. France Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 13. Spain Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 14. Italy Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 15. China Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 16. India Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 17. Japan Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 18. Australia Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 19. South Korea Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 20. Brazil Acetic Acid market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
This list is not complete, final report does contain more than 100 tables. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.
List of Figures
FIGURE 1. Global Acetic Acid market, research methodology
FIGURE 2. Global Acetic Acid market, market estimation techniques
FIGURE 3. Global market size estimates & forecast methods
FIGURE 4. Global Acetic Acid market, key trends 2023
FIGURE 5. Global Acetic Acid market, growth prospects 2022-2032
FIGURE 6. Global Acetic Acid market, porters 5 force model
FIGURE 7. Global Acetic Acid market, PESTEL analysis
FIGURE 8. Global Acetic Acid market, value chain analysis
FIGURE 9. Global Acetic Acid market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 10. Global Acetic Acid market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 11. Global Acetic Acid market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 12. Global Acetic Acid market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 13. Global Acetic Acid market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 14. Global Acetic Acid market, regional snapshot 2022 & 2032
FIGURE 15. North America Acetic Acid market 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 16. Europe Acetic Acid market 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 17. Asia Pacific Acetic Acid market 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 18. Latin America Acetic Acid market 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 19. Middle East & Africa Acetic Acid market 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 20. Global Acetic Acid market, company market share analysis (2023)
This list is not complete, final report does contain more than 50 figures. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.

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