On January 9th, Shandong Hualu Hengsheng's bulk acetic acid price was quoted at 2840 yuan/ton, up by 20 yuan/ton, with actual transaction prices subject to negotiation. PriceSeek's analysis of acetic acid, with a bullish-bearish score of +1, indicates that the reported price increase of 20 yuan/ton to 2840 yuan/ton for Shandong Hualu Hengsheng's bulk acetic acid suggests a potential tightening in market supply or an increase in demand, which is favorable for spot acetic acid prices. The fact that actual transaction prices are subject to negotiation indicates room for bargaining, which may limit the extent of the price increase. However, the overall trend remains upward. Therefore, a score of +1 is assigned, indicating a generally positive outlook.