Ethyl Acetate Price Trend, Index and Forecast

Track real-time and historical ethyl acetate prices across global regions. Updated monthly with market insights, drivers, and forecasts.

Ethyl Acetate Prices May 2026

Region	Price (USD/KG)	Latest Movement
Africa	1.14	1.8% ↑ Up
Northeast Asia	0.96	Unchanged
Europe	1.39	9.4% ↑ Up
India	1.08	-6.9% ↓ Down
South America	1.35	12.5% ↑ Up
Middle East	1.17	9.3% ↑ Up
North America	1.34	7.2% ↑ Up

Ethyl Acetate Price Index (USD/KG): 

The chart below highlights monthly ethyl acetate prices across different regions.

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Market Overview Q1 Ending March 2026

Africa: The ethyl acetate prices in Africa reached 0.86 USD/KG in March 2026. The downward pricing movement registered between December and March 2026 was 4.4%. The moderate price decrease was primarily attributed to low demand from the coatings, printing inks, and adhesives manufacturing industries, resulting in lower procurement volumes amid weakened industrial activity in the region. The decline in feedstock costs for ethanol and acetic acid further reduced support for production costs for regional suppliers. The increase in imports from cheaper cargo sources intensified downward pressures on prevailing market prices, while high stockpiles with key distributors reduced the need to replenish stock. The downstream market approached price decreases with caution, expecting further price declines, low procurement competition, an🍸d mildly bearish market pricing during the quarter.

Northeast Asia: The ethyl acetate prices in Northeast Asia reached 0.78 USD/KG in March 2026. The upward pricing movement registered between December and March 2026 was 1.3%. The marginal price increase reflected a largely stable market environment, with steady demand from ꩵthe packaging ink, industrial coating, and pharmaceutical solvent sectors sustaining baseline procurement activity throughout the quarter. Firm upstream ethanol and acetic acid feedstock costs provided incremental pricing support for regional producers. Controlled production output from major esterification facilities maintained balanced supply and demand dynamics, preventing excess market availability. Additionally, moderate consumption from the electronics cleaning and flexible packaging lamination segments sustained consistent offtake fundamentals, while equilibrium between supply levels and downstream requirements limited significant pricing fluctuation, contributing to near flat yet marginally bullish market conditions across the quarterly period💜.

Europe: The ethyl acetate prices in Europe reached 1.03 USD/KG in March 2026. The upward pricing movement registered between December and March 2026 was 2.0%. The moderate price appreciation was also supported by strong upstream costs for ethanol and acetic acid, which were reflected in regional production costs during the quarter. Ongoing demand from regional buyers in the automotive refinishing, industrial coating, and printing ink markets helped maintain strong procurement activity as downstream demand patterns continued to follow historical trends. Constrained supply conditions, fueled by regional capacity constraints at key esterification plants, also helped maintain regional supply constraints. Furthermore, rising energy costs for distillation and purification also contributed to upward cost pressure, while limited regional import options due to strong international pricing and freight costs limited buyers' ability to source outside their local markets.

India: The ethyl acetate prices in India reached 0.91 USD/KG in March 2026. The downward pricing movement registered between December and March 2026 was 7.1%. The notable price decline was attributed to subdued demand from the pharmaceutical solvent, flexible packaging, and coating manufacturing sectors amid seasonal moderation in downstream processing activity across the domestic market. Softening upstream ethanol and acetic acid feedstock costs substantially reduced production expenses for regional manufacturers, enabling downward pricing adjustments. Intensified competition among fragmented domestic producers amplified♚ supply side pressure, while increased import availability from competitively priced cargoes further dampened pricing support.

South America: The ethyl acetate prices in South America reached 1.07 USD/KG in March 2026. The upward pricing movement registered between December and March 2026 was 20.2%. The substantial price appreciation was driven by tightened supply conditions resulting from constrained domestic production capacity and reduced import availability, significantly limiting regional volumes. Robust demand from the coating, printing ink, and adhesive manufacturing sectors intensified procureওment competition amid limited spot market availability. Rising upstream ethanol and acetic acid feedstock costs further elevated production expenses for regional suppliers. Additionally, heightened consumption in flexible packaging and pharmaceutical solvent segments intensified offtake pressure, while elevated logistics and freight costs from principal sourcing origins intensified delivered cost pressures.

Middle East: The ethyl acetate prices in the Middle East reached 0.84 USD/KG in March 2026. The downward pricing movement registered between December and March 2026 was 4.5%. The moderate price decline reflected subdued demand from the coating, adhesive, and industrial solvent sectors, which led to lower procurement volumes amid cautious spending patterns across the region. Softening upstream ethanol and acetic acid feedstock costs further diminished production cost benchmarks for regional suppliers. Ample import availability from competitively priced cargoes intensified downward pricing pressure on prevailing market rates, while elevated inventory positions among key distributors prompted competitive pricing concessions to stimulate buyer interest. Additionally, conservative procurement strategies adopted by end consumers, anticipating further market weakening, reduced rest♐ocking urgency, maintaining persistently bearish market conditions throughout the quarter.

North America: The ethyl acetate prices in North America reached 1.21 USD/KG in March 2026. The upward pricing movement registered between December and March 2026 was 9.0%. The significant price increase was driven by tighter supply conditions resulting from scheduled maintenance shutdowns at key esterification plant sites, which significantly impacted domestic supply during the quarter. Strong demanꦛd from the automotive refinishing, industrial coating, and printing ink markets drove procurement activity, as spot market supply was constrained by strong demand. High upstream costs for ethanol and AA feedstocks drove production costs for regional manufacturers. Strong demand from the pharmaceutical solvent and flexible packaging markets drove consumption, sustaining strong fundamentals, while higher distribution costs put pricing pressure.

Market Overview Q4 Ending December 2025

Africa: The ethyl acetate prices in Africa reached 0.90 USD/KG in December 2025. The downward pricing movement registered between September and December 2025 was 2.9%. Trading activity remained muted across the quarter, which put consistent pressure on spot quotations. Most buyers held back from aggressive purchasing, maintaining lean inventory positions while waiting for clearer demand signals from their end-users. Sellers, facing this hesitancy, lowered their asking prices incrementally to keep goods moving, though the adjustments were relatively modest. The region's pricing softness mirrored broader patterns of cautious procurement and adequate supply availability.

Northeast Asia: The ethyl acetate prices in Northeast Asia reached 0.77 USD/KG in December 2025. The upward pricing movement registered between September and December 2025 was 0.8%. The market here witnessed prices edging up slightly over the three-month period. Supply and demand appeared well-matched, preventing any dramatic swings in either direction. Trading patterns followed typical seasonal rhythms without major disruptions. While some participants reported minor variations week-to-week, these fluctuations stayed within normal ranges and didn't signal any fundamental shift in market dynamics.

Europe: The ethyl acetate prices in Europe reached 1.01 USD/KG in December 2025. The downward pricing movement registered between September and December 2025 was 4.4%. European buyers found themselves in a stronger negotiating position as the quarter progressed, leveraging softer g🤪lobal conditions to secure better terms. Offtake from major consuming sectors, particularly coatings and adhesives did not meet earlier expectations, leaving suppliers with higher-than-desired inventory levels. Producers responded by trimming prices to maintain throughput, though they managed to avoid steep cuts. The decline unfolded gradually rather than through sudden drops, reflecting measured responses to changing market conditions.

India: The ethyl acetate prices in India reached 0.98 USD/KG in December 2025. The downward pricing movement registered between September and December 2025 was 3.4%. Procurement slowed noticeably as Q4 developed, with many buyers citing seasonal factors and well-stocked warehouses as reasons to delay new orders. This caution extended across multiple downstream segments, from pharmaceuticals to specialty chemicals. Negotiations became more drawn-out, with𝐆 purchasers pushing for concessions and suppliers agreeing to modest reductions to keep relationships intact. The overall trajectory pointed downward, though at a pace that allowed market participants to adjust without significant disruption.

South America: The ethyl acetate prices in South America reached 0.89 USD/KG in Decemb♔er 2025. The downward pricing movement registered between September and December 2025 was 17.6%. The region experienced the sharpest decline among all markets covered, driven by a confluence of factors including currency headwinds and weakened industrial activity. Buyers became increasingly selective, focusing procurement on immediate needs rather than building inventory positions. Many delayed purchasing decisions entirely, betting that prices would continue falling. Suppliers found themselves in a difficult position, cutting prices substantially to generate volume, yet still struggling to achieve robust transaction levels. This dynamic created a reinforcing cycle that accelerated the downturn.

Middle East: The ethyl acetate prices in the Middle East reached 0.88 USD/KG in Decemb𒁃er 2025. The downward pricing movement registered between September and December 2025 was 3.8%. Thin trading volumes characterized the quarter, with market activity noticeably quieter than in previous periods. Competition among suppliers intensified as each sought to capture the limited business available, leading to price concessions that buyers readily accepted. Traditional demand sources provided less support than anticipated, and new projects that might have absorbed additional volumes failed to materialize at expected rates. Prices drifted lower in response, settling into a patter♈n of gradual decline.

North America: The ethyl acetate prices in North America reached 1.11 USD/KG in December 2025. The downward pricing movement registered between September and December 2025 was 7.9%. Market sentiment deteriorated as buyers grew more pessimistic about near-term demand prospects, particularly from industrial and manufacturing applications. Suppliers attempted to stimulate activity through successive price reductions, but purchasing remained sluggish as buyers anticipated further declines. This wait-and-see approach from the demand side created a feedback loop, which in turn reinforced expectations of further softness. By quarter-end, the downward m🏅omentum showed little sign of reversal despite prices reaching levels that would typically attract more interest.

Market Overview Q3 Ending September 2025

Africa: The pricing correction was mainly influenced by weak downstream demand from 💮the coatings and flexible packaging industries. Currency depreciation in several African economies also added cost burdens for importers who rely heavily on shipments from Asian suppliers. However, despite higher import-related costs, oversupply conditions in international markets pressured regional distributors to lower their quotations. Besides, regional manufacturers struggled to maintain margins due to volatility in global ethanol feedstock pricing, which directly affected ethyl acetate production economics. Limited investment in local production capacity further heightened Africa’s dependence on imports, making pricing more sensitive to fluctuations in international freight and customs duties.

Northeast Asia: China, a key producer, maintained strong production runs supported by steady domestic demand from adhesives and solvent applications. Besides, ethyl acetate producers in China experienced some pressure from rising acetic acid costs, though gains were offset by softer ethanol prices. South Korea and Japan reported balanced demand from the pharmaceutical and coatings sectors, preventing a significant downturn. Shipping routes across East Asia remained efficient, reducing cost burdens compared to other regions where port congestion was reported. Additionally, stable currency movements in the Chinese yuan and Japanese yen reduced import parity risks. Overall, Northe🦋ast Asia maintained a narrow price correction due to balanced demand, robust production, and efficient logistics chains.

Europe: Ethyl acetate prices in Europe fell sharply. The downturn was driven primarily by weak demand from the coatings, automotive, and printing ink sectors, particularly in Germany, France, and Italy, where manufacturing output slowed. European producers faced margin pressures as natural gas-based production costs softened while acetic acid and ethanol feedstocks showed declining trends. Imports from Asia increased, further weighing on local pric🃏ing as buyers sought cheaper alternatives. The region also saw higher compliance costs for REACH-related certifications, which added to operational challenges. Currency fluctuations in the euro against the US dollar made imports relatively more expensive, but the oversupply situation offset the potential upward pressure.

India: Ethyl acetate prices in India were down. Domestic production was stable, supported by robust operations in Gujarat and Maharashtra, where most of the country’s capacity is concentrated. Demand from pharmaceuticals and flexible packaging showed resilience, helping stabilize the market. However, exports to key destinations slowed, putting slight downward pressure on prices. Fluctuating acetic acid feedstock prices contributed to volatility in producer margins. Domestic logistics, particularly rail freight, remained efficient, minimizing transportation costs across northern and western states. The Indian rupee’s depreciation against the dollar increased costs for ethanol imports but was partially balanced by higher domestic ethanol availability due to the government’s ethanol blending program.

South America: Brazil, the region’s largest economy, witnessed subdued demand from packaging and adhesives industries, largely du🐻e to lower consumer spending. Argentina’s e💖conomic challenges further constrained import demand. Rising ethanol costs across Brazil, driven by sugarcane feedstock volatility, impacted production economics. Despite this, oversupply in global markets led to price softening in the region. Port handling inefficiencies added cost burdens, though declining freight rates provided some relief. Limited regional production meant heavy reliance on imports, particularly from Asia, aligning local prices with broader international trends.

Middle East: Ethyl acetate pri🍎ces in the Middle East fell. Demand from construction-related coatings and packaging applications was weaker in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia due to seasonal slowdowns. Import dependence, primarily from India and Northeast Asia, exposed regional prices to broader market softness. Feedstock availability in the Middle East improved, easing upstream supply constraints. However, high customs duties and port handling costs across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries continued to inflate landed costs for traders. Currency stabiliꦦty in the Saudi riyal and UAE dirham prevented additional risks from import parity pricing. Overall, the decline was largely attributed to muted demand and competitive imports that outweighed cost pressures.

North America: North America registered an upward trend. The rise was driven by strong demand from the coatings and packaging sectors in the United States. US producers faced higher ethanol feedstock costs due to supply constraints linked to corn availability, which pushed up ethyl acetate production costs. Robust construction and automotive activities boosted solvent demand, further tightening supply. Domestic logistics efficiency supported timely deliveries and raised shipping and storage costs. Imports from Asia were less competitive d🐽ue to currency effects and higher freight charges compared to earlier quarters.  

Ethyl Acetate Price Trend, Market Analysis, and News

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Ethyl Acetate Industry Analysis

The global ethyl acetate industry size reached USD 6.56 Billion in 2025. By 2034, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 11.05 Billion, at a projected CAGR of 5.97% during 2026-2034. The market 💟is driven by the growing demand from paints and coatings, expanding use in adhesives, increasing consumption in packaging and printing inks, rising applic🔯ations in pharmaceuticals, and favorable regulatory shifts toward ecofriendly solvents.

Latest developments in the ethyl acetate industry:

• January 2025: Viridis Chemical announced the relocation of its renewable ethyl acetate plant from Columbus, Nebraska, to Peoria, Illinois, to co-locate with BioUrja Renewables' high-purity alcohol plant. This move will enhance logistics, operational efficiency, and customer service while positioning the company for long-term competitiveness. The new site, expected to be operational by late 2025, offers key logistical advantages and will support future product growth.
   
• October 2024: Viridis Chemical of Columbus, Nebraska, won the 2024 EPA Green Chemistry Challenge Small Business Award for developing a sustainable process to produce ethyl acetate from corn instead of coal or methane. This process reduces hazardous substances and energy use.
   
• April 2024: CropEnergies AG begun the construction of Europe's first green ethyl acetate production plant in Zeitz, with a €120-130 million investment. The plant will produce renewable ethyl acetate from sustainable ethanol, reducing carbon footprints and enhancing supply security.
   
• December 2023: Jiangsu SOPO Chemical announced it plans to invest in a vinyl acetate and EVA integrated project in the Zhenjiang New District New Materials Park with its wholly owned subsidiary SOPO Chemical New Materials as the main body.

Product Description

Ethyl acetate refers to an organic compound highly known for its role in several industrial and laboratory applications. It is also chemically known as an ester, which is formed from the reaction between ethanol and acetic acid, a process known as esterification. Ethyl acetate is a colorless liquid characterized by its distinctive, sweet smell, often likened to peers with its chemical formula of C4H8O2. It finds extensive use in the food and beverage industry as a flavoring agent due to its pleasant aroma. The compound is also highly valued in the manufacturing sector. It is used as a solvent in the production of coatings, paint, inks, and adhesives due to its excellent solvency properties and fast evaporation rate. Ethyl acetate is also utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for the purification and extraction of antibiotics and other medications. Its versatility, along with its relatively low toxicity as compared to other solvents, makes ethyl acetate a compound of significant industrial importance.

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