Celanese raises prices on acetyl chain products across global markets

Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) announced price increases for several acetyl products, effective immediately or as existing contracts allow, according to a company statement.

The Dallas-based chemical company said it is raising prices across the USA, Canada, Mexico, South America, and the EMEA region for four products: acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer, ethyl acetate, and acetic anhydride.

In the USA and Canada, price increases are set at $0.045 per pound for acetic acid, ethyl acetate, and acetic anhydride, and $0.06 per pound for vinyl acetate monomer.

For Mexico and South America, Celanese is raising prices by $100 per metric ton for acetic acid, ethyl acetate, and acetic anhydride, and $150 per metric ton for vinyl acetate monomer.

In the EMEA region, acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer, and acetic anhydride will see increases of €100 per metric ton, while ethyl acetate will rise by €150 per metric ton.

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