On January 4, the price of acetic acid in North China remained stable, with the delivered price in the surrounding areas around 2,635 yuan/ton. The price was raised by 20 yuan/ton on December 29. The operating rate of acetic acid is low, downstream demand has not changed significantly, and enterprise inventories are relatively low. Quotations remain firm and stable, with the acetic acid market operating steadily under a wait-and-see approach.