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East China sec-butyl acetate prices fall as glacial acetic acid weakens and post-ether C4 rises

Published on 2026-11-02

I. Key Focus Points

  1. Last week, the price of glacial acetic acid in East China declined, while the price of post-ether C4 rose, leading to an overall increase in feedstock costs.
  2. The market price of sec-butyl acetate trended lower.

Core Logic: Monitor shifts in sentiment among upstream and downstream participants.

II. Price List

Unit: RMB/ton

Product Region Oct 26 Oct 30 Change Rate
Glacial Acetic Acid East China 4300 4225 -1.74%
Post-ether C4 East China 7000 7300 4.29%
Sec-butyl Acetate East China 7725 7650 -0.97%
Remarks: 1. Prices listed are mainstream negotiation references. 2. Prices are spot cash self-pickup prices, unit: RMB/ton. 3. Price changes are compared against the previous trading day's closing price.

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

III. Market Outlook

Last week, the market price of sec-butyl acetate trended lower. Cost-side dynamics were mixed; attention should be paid to crude oil fluctuations and macroeconomic market changes. Chempricehub Information forecasts that sec-butyl acetate prices may decline in the short term.

IV. Data Calendar

Data Item Release Date Previous Period Current Trend Forecast
Sec-butyl Acetate Weekly Operating Rate Thursday 17:00 PM 25.38% ↗
Sec-butyl Acetate Weekly Output Thursday 17:00 PM 2100 ↗
Remarks: 1. ↑↓ indicates significant volatility, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%. 2. ↗↘ indicates narrow-range volatility, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 0-3%.

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

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  • Wei Zhang 2026-11-02 10:01
    Mixed feedstock costs squeezed sec-butyl acetate margins in East China. With glacial acetic acid falling but C4 rising, sentiment remains fragile. Weak downstream demand limits price support, suggesting continued short-t..
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