The domestic acetone market exhibits regional differentiation characteristics and is currently in a low price range for the year. The price decline is mainly attributed to loose, supply and demand conditions, intensified export competition, and weakened cost-side support.
In 2025, supply volumes will continue to increase, with the market entering the early stages of overcapacity. Plant maintenance in regions such as South Korea, Taiwan (China), and Saudi Arabia will temporarily reduce international supply, but domestic capacity releases will partially offset these shortfalls, potentially triggering regional procurement demand.
Bisphenol A is the largest consumption sector (accounting for over 40%), followed by MMA, isopropanol, and others. In 2025, demand growth will slow due to global economic weakness and compressed profit margins in downstream industries. Declining profits in the bisphenol A and MMA sectors have weakened procurement intentions for acetone, creating negative feedback on the demand side.
In the short term, acetone prices may stabilize and rebound due to international plant maintenance and export support. However, in the medium to long term, prices are expected to remain rangebound at low levels, pressured by overcapacity, intensified export competition, and sluggish downstream demand.
