Butyl acetate has recently seen a phased rebound.
Downstream applications include coatings, inks, and resins, but it is highly substitutable; when prices are high, demand is easily replaced by other solvents. In terms of cost, fluctuations in upstream acetic acid and n-butanol prices directly impact costs. The decline in acetic acid prices in 2024 partially alleviated cost pressures. The industry has low concentration, weak bargaining power among companies, and prices are dominated by supply and demand, resulting in high volatility.
In the short term, temporary supply reductions (such as plant shutdowns) support a price rebound, but limited recovery in end-user demand restricts the upside potential for butyl acetate.
