On January 29, 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 saw a slight increase, and the inventory pressure on enterprises remained manageable. Downstream buyers entered the market for procurement based on demand, while industry participants followed market trends. In the short term, the acetic acid market is expected to operate under a wait-and-see approach.