Middle East & Africa Acetic Acid Market Size & Outlook
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MEA acetic acid market highlights
- The MEA acetic acid market generated a revenue of USD 1,716.1 million in 2023.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2024 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, vinyl acetate monomer was the largest revenue generating application in 2023.
- Vinyl Acetate Monomer is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2023 | USD 1,716.1 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 2,624.9 million |
| Growth rate | 6.3% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Vinyl acetate monomer |
| Fastest growing segment | Vinyl Acetate Monomer |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2022 |
| Base year for estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast period covered | 2024 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Vinyl Acetate Monomer, Acetate Esters, Purified Terephthalic Acid, Ethanol, Acetic Anhydride, Other Application |
| Key market players worldwide | Eastman Chemical Co, Celanese Corp Class A, LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A, SABIC, Helm AG, Daicel Corp, Dow Inc, INEOS, Indian Oil Corporation, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 12.4% of the global acetic acid market in 2023.
- Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 8,194.4 million by 2030.
Key Regions: U.S. , Japan , Brazil , South Africa , Saudi Arabia
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Acetic Acid Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals | View profile | 1001-5000 | Bharuch, Gujarat, India, Asia | https://www.gnfc.in |
| Indian Oil Corporation | View profile | 10001+ | New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia | https://www.iocl.com/ |
| Helm AG | View profile | 1001-5000 | Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, Europe | https://www.helmag.com |
| INEOS | View profile | 10001+ | Rolle, Geneve, Switzerland, Europe | http://www.ineos.com/ |
| SABIC | View profile | 10001+ | Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia, Asia | http://www.sabic.com |
| Daicel Corp | View profile | 12480 | Grand Front Osaka Tower-B, 3-1, Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan | http://www.daicel.com |
| Celanese Corp Class A | View profile | 12410 | 222 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 900N, Irving, TX, United States, 75039-5421 | https://www.celanese.com |
| Eastman Chemical Co | View profile | 14000 | 200 South Wilcox Drive, Kingsport, TN, United States, 37662 | https://www.eastman.com |
| LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A | View profile | 20000 | One Vine Street, 4th Floor, London, United Kingdom, W1J0AH | https://www.lyondellbasell.com |
| Dow Inc | View profile | 35900 | 2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI, United States, 48674 | https://www.dow.com |
Middle East & Africa acetic acid market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to acetic acid market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Vinyl acetate monomer was the largest segment with a revenue share of 43.69% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa acetic acid market based on vinyl acetate monomer, acetate esters, purified terephthalic acid, ethanol, acetic anhydride, other application covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Acetic acid is used in pharmaceutical industry as a raw material to manufacture hormones, antibiotics, vitamins, and other medicines. The improved pharmaceutical industry in countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the U.A.E., and Bahrain, among others, is estimated to have a positive impact on the growth of the acetic acid market.
The presence of a large number of diabetic patients, people with cardiovascular diseases, aging population, high incidence of diseases, and rising life expectancy of the population in the region are factors driving the demand for acetic acid in the pharmaceutical industry.
Additionally, the presence of large operational healthcare networks in South Africa, such as Netcare limited, Mediclinic Southern Africa, and The Life Healthcare Group Limited, is expected to drive the demand for acetic acid in the pharmaceutical industry.
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