Europe Acetic Acid Market Report by Application (VAM, PTA, Anhydride, Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, and Others), End Use Industry (Plastics and Polymers, Food and Beverage, Inks, Paints and Coatings, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and Others), and Country 2024-2032

Europe Acetic Acid Market Report by Application (VAM, PTA, Anhydride, Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, and Others), End Use Industry (Plastics and Polymers, Food and Beverage, Inks, Paints and Coatings, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and Others), and Country 2024-2032

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Market Overview:

The Europe acetic acid market size reached 1.6 Million Tons in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 1.8 Million Tons by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 1.4% during 2024-2032. 

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2023
Forecast Years
2024-2032
Historical Years
2018-2023
Market Size in 2023
1.6 Million Tons
Market Forecast in 2032
1.8 Million Tons
Market Growth Rate (2024-2032) 1.4%


Acetic acid (CH3COOH), also known as methane carboxylic acid, ethanoic acid, or vinegar acid, is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong, pungent odor of vinegar. It is an  organic monocarboxylic acid that contains two carbons. Some of the methods employed to produce acetic acid include the oxidation of acetaldehyde and ethylene, carbonylation of methanol, and bacterial fermentation. Methanol carbonylation is currently the most employed process for acetic acid production. This synthetic carboxylic acid acts as a food acidity regulator, a preservative with antimicrobial effects, and a protic solvent.. It is also versatile, biodegradable, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective. In addition, they have low toxicity and offer antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. As a result, acetic acid is widely adopted in the production of cellulose acetates, metal acetates, vinyl acetates, and volatile organic esters such as ethyl and butyl acetate. Moreover, it finds extensive applications in plastics and polymers, food and beverage (F&B), inks, paints, and coatings, chemicals, pharmaceutical sectors across the region.

Europe Acetic Acid Market Trends:

The market is primarily driven by the expanding food and beverage (F&B) industry. In addition, the escalating demand for acetic acid in the preparation, storage, and preservation of processed food products is contributing to market growth. Moreover, the widespread adoption of acetic acid for producing purified terephthalic acid (PTA) due to the increasing popularity of lightweight and recyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles in the medical and consumer goods sectors represents another major growth-inducing factor. Besides this, the rising product demand in the paints, coating, and sealants industries due to changing consumer lifestyles, increasing disposable income levels, and the growing number of house redecoration and renovations are accelerating the product adoption rate. Along with this, extensive product use in vinegar production and the increasing vinegar consumption owing to its potential health benefits, such as blood pressure maintenance, weight reduction, and regulation of blood sugar and cholesterol levels, are propelling the market growth. Furthermore, the increasing product utilization in textile and packaging industries, growing construction activities, and extensive research and development (R&D) activities among key players to minimize energy consumption during production and reduce overall operating costs, are also creating a positive market outlook across Europe.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the Europe acetic acid market report, along with forecasts at the regional and country level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on application and end use industry.

Application Insights:

Europe Acetic Acid Market

  • VAM
  • PTA
  • Anhydride
  • Ethyl Acetate
  • Butyl Acetate
  • Others
     

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the Europe acetic acid market based on the application. This includes VAM, PTA, anhydride, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, and others.  According to the report, VAM represented the largest segment.

End Use Industry Insights:

  • Plastics and Polymers
  • Food and Beverage
  • Inks, Paints and Coatings
  • Chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Others
     

A detailed breakup and analysis of the Europe acetic acid market based on the end-use industry has also been provided in the report. This includes plastics and polymers, food and beverages, inks, paints and coatings, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and others. According to the report, inks, paints and coatings accounted for the largest market share.

Country Insights:

  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Others
     

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets that include Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the Europe acetic acid market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Units Million Tons
Segment Coverage Application, End Use Industry, Country
Countries Covered Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Others
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Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

  • IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Europe acetic acid market from 2018-2032.
  • The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Europe acetic acid market.
  • The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
  • Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Europe acetic acid industry and its attractiveness.
  • Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market. 

Key Questions Answered in This Report

The Europe acetic acid market reached a volume of 1.6 Million Tons in 2023.

We expect the Europe acetic acid market to exhibit a CAGR of 1.4% during 2024-2032.

The escalating demand for acetic acid for producing metal acetates, vinyl acetates, cellulose acetate, and volatile organic esters, such as ethyl and butyl acetate, is primarily driving the Europe acetic acid market.

The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several European nations, resulting in the temporary halt of numerous production activities for acetic acid.

Based on the application, the Europe acetic acid market has been segregated into VAM, PTA, anhydride, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, and others. Among these, VAM currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.

Based on the end use industry, the Europe acetic acid market can be bifurcated into plastics and polymers, food and beverage, inks, paints and coatings, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and others. Currently, inks, paints and coatings hold the largest market share.

On a regional level, the market has been classified into Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and others.

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