On January 28, the acetic acid market in South China remained stable, with ex-factory prices quoted at around 2,665 yuan/ton for self-pickup. The operating rate of acetic acid plants increased slightly, and the inventory pressure on enterprises remained manageable. Downstream demand was primarily based on immediate needs, with market participants following market trends. In the short term, the acetic acid market is expected to operate steadily with a wait-and-see approach.