Eastman raises acetic anhydride and glacial acetic acid prices in North America

Eastman Chemical Company is raising prices on two acid and anhydride products effective October 1, 2026, or as contracts allow. Eastman Acetic Anhydride rises USD 0.05/lb (USD 0.11/kg) and Eastman Glacial Acetic Acid rises USD 0.04/lb (USD 0.09/kg), both for North America and Latin America. The company, headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, reported 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion.

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Acetic anhydride and glacial acetic acid are core building blocks in the chemical industry. Acetic anhydride is mainly used to make cellulose acetate, which goes into cigarette filters, textile fibers and plastics, and it also serves as an acetylating agent in pharmaceuticals and coatings. Glacial acetic acid feeds vinyl acetate monomer for adhesives, paints and packaging, as well as purified terephthalic acid for polyester and a wide range of solvents and esters. Demand therefore tracks construction, packaging, textiles and consumer goods activity. Price moves in these two products often ripple through downstream derivatives, and producers typically adjust list prices when feedstock, energy or logistics costs shift. Buyers in North America and Latin America usually watch such announcements closely, since contract timing and existing supply agreements determine how quickly a change reaches their cost base.

Source: official release on eastman.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.