Ethyl acetate prices edged slightly upward.

According to SpotTong, as of the 26th, the price of ethyl acetate stood at RMB 5,860 per ton, up by RMB 16.67 per ton (or 0.29%) from RMB 5,843.33 per ton on July 20. Some ethyl acetate production facilities underwent maintenance shutdowns, while downstream buyers entered the market strictly on a just-in-time basis. Amid this supply-demand tug-of-war, ethyl acetate prices consolidated and rose modestly. On the supply side, several ethyl acetate units were halted for maintenance, reducing overall operating rates; consequently, producers’ willingness to support prices strengthened. On the demand side, end markets remain in their traditional off-season, with downstream purchasers procuring solely according to immediate needs—thus offering only modest demand support. Meanwhile, upstream acetic acid prices softened, weakening cost support; this, coupled with limited downstream buying momentum and diminished cost-driven price impetus, has somewhat restrained upward price pressure. Under such mixed sentiment, ethyl acetate prices edged up only narrowly. Looking ahead, current ethyl acetate operating rates remain relatively low, with producers prioritizing price stability. Downstream buyers continue purchasing on a just-in-time basis, and market liquidity is limited. Supply is expected to increase later, prompting cautious market sentiment. In the near term, ethyl acetate prices are anticipated to remain range-bound with narrow fluctuations. Going forward, close attention should be paid to raw material price trends and downstream purchasing activity.

The ethyl acetate market remains relatively strong.

According to the Commodity Market Analysis System, as of the 24th, the price of ethyl acetate stood at RMB 6,616.67 per ton, up by RMB 216.67 per ton (or 3.39%) from RMB 6,400.00 per ton on March 16. Rising upstream prices have bolstered cost support, and market participants’ sentiment remains strongly bullish, driving ethyl acetate prices higher. Upstream acetic acid prices have remained persistently high, providing robust cost support for ethyl acetate and pushing prices upward. Downstream users are primarily consuming existing inventory and purchasing only as needed—offering only modest support to ethyl acetate prices. On the supply side, major facilities in Shandong recently halted operations, generating favorable market sentiment and sustaining ethyl acetate’s relatively strong performance. Looking ahead, strong cost support is likely to continue propelling ethyl acetate prices higher. Fundamentally, however, ethyl acetate plant operating rates remain relatively high, ensuring ample market supply; meanwhile, downstream consumption remains sluggish, resulting in limited demand and suboptimal supply-demand fundamentals—factors that may cap further price gains. Overall, ethyl acetate market conditions are expected to remain relatively strong but range-bound. Going forward, close attention should be paid to raw material price trends and downstream purchasing activity.

Eastman Increases Ethyl Acetate Prices on November 1, 2026

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Eastman Chemical Company announced a price increase for Eastman Ethyl Acetate, Urethane Grade, by USD 0.06/lb in North America and Latin America. The hike excludes food-grade products and takes effect on November 1, 2026.

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