Asia is poised to spearhead the global acetic acid capacity additions by 2030 due to strong and increasing domestic demand, supported by robust petrochemical infrastructure and targeted investments. Acetic acid, also called ethanoic acid, is a versatile chemical used to manufacture vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), a key component in paints and adhesives. It is also widely used in pharmaceuticals, textiles, inks, dyes, and the food industry. Asia is anticipated to add acetic acid production capacity of 9.92 m ...