April 24 News – On April 24, Shandong Hualu Hengsheng’s bulk acetic anhydride ex-works price was reported at 5,800 RMB/ton, down by 150 RMB/ton, with actual transaction prices subject to negotiation. Market sentiment remains sluggish, and acetic anhydride prices continue to decline. Chempricehub assesses acetic anhydride with a bearish-bullish score of -1.5. The article reports a price reduction of 150 RMB/ton to 5,800 RMB/ton, along with a persistently weak market atmosphere and ongoing downward price trends, indicating oversupply or weak demand in the spot market, exerting significant bearish pressure on prices. The score of -1.5 (between moderately bearish and strongly bearish) reflects a notable price drop of approximately 2.5% and a sustained downward trend, underscoring worsening market pessimism that may curb near-term spot trading activity.