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Polyvinyl Acetate Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
Polyvinyl acetate is a thermoplastic made by polymerising vinyl acetate monomer, sold mainly as a water-based emulsion for white and wood glue and as a resin. It is used in adhesives, emulsion paints, paper and packaging, construction chemicals and textiles, and feeds polyvinyl alcohol and PVB. Celanese, Dow, Wacker, Synthomer, Sinopec, Sekisui and Kuraray are key producers.
Prices swung in 2026. Celanese announced Western Hemisphere price increases in February 2026, US monomer rose 3.8 percent in late March and 11.73 percent in early May, then China FOB fell 29 percent and India CIF 27 percent in June as logistics stabilised.
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices in October 2026
Vinyl acetate monomer, the main proxy, was USD 1,190 per tonne CFR China, USD 1,014 CFR India, USD 979 CFR Indonesia, USD 1,304 CIF Germany and USD 1,346 CIF US in July, with acetic acid in August at USD 466 FOB China, USD 560 US and USD 579 Germany. The price outlook is shaped by four key drivers.
- Middle East conflict: Hormuz congestion and freight costs supported monomer and acetic acid through the second quarter before prices eased in June.
- India duty: India cut customs duty on 40 petrochemicals, including vinyl acetate, to nil from April to June 2026, improving the competitiveness of imports.
- US supply: Tight spot supply, the end of producer maintenance and coatings restocking drove the March and May rallies, with firm export enquiries from Mexico, Canada and Brazil.
- Ethylene chain: Dow reported in July 2026 Packaging and Specialty Plastics sales of USD 6.4 billion, up 27 percent, on higher polyethylene prices in all regions.
Supplier news: Celanese reported in August 2026 that second quarter Acetyl Chain sales rose 28 percent sequentially to USD 1.33 billion, with price up 22 percent and volume up 6 percent, and that its Frankfurt vinyl acetate monomer unit restarted rapidly during the quarter. Synthomer said in August 2026 that reliability issues at its Texas and Netherlands sites constrained Adhesive Solutions output, with resolution expected in the third quarter. INEOS announced in September 2026 that it is idling its three Hull acetyls plants because of European gas costs, tightening acetic acid supply. Short term, easing ethylene points lower while the Hull idling supports European acetic acid. Long term, a Hormuz or freight shock is the main upside risk.
Polyvinyl Acetate Price Forecast for 2026
Expect steady gains across all four markets through H2 2026 as construction and furniture manufacturing demand continues its gradual recovery. China should retain its cost advantage given its scale of production capacity. Germany's premium should persist given its concentrated specialty adhesive and coatings manufacturing base. Vinyl acetate monomer feedstock cost trends remain the key variable to watch, given PVAc's direct dependence on that single input.
Across all 4 regions combined, prices moved 4.0% increase on average between Q1 and Q2 2026. Absent a meaningful change to the cost or demand drivers outlined above, that pace looks set to carry into the second half of the year.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1,219 - 1,344 | Balance of regional supply and demand conditions |
| China | 1,048 - 1,156 | Ample production capacity met firming feedstock costs |
| United States | 1,300 - 1,434 | Firm construction and furniture sector demand kept US pricing climbing in step with the broader feedstock trend |
| Germany | 1,397 - 1,541 | Strong specialty adhesive and coatings demand from the region's established manufacturing base kept Germany at the top of this group |
| India | 1,130 - 1,247 | Growing domestic construction and furniture demand supported a firm quarter |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices Q2 2026:
- China: USD 1,080/MT
- United States: USD 1,340/MT
- Germany: USD 1,440/MT
- India: USD 1,165/MT
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices in China
China rose 4.3% to USD 1,080/MT in Q2 2026, ample production capacity met firming feedstock costs, placing it the most affordable across the 4 regions covered in this report.
Why did the price of Polyvinyl Acetate change in Q2 2026 in China?
Ample production capacity met firming feedstock costs, supporting a steady increase, leaving China running roughly 14.0% below the 4-region average for the quarter.
That is faster than the 2.0% average quarterly move China has posted across the six quarters this report tracks.
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices in United States
USD 1,340/MT. That is where United States landed in Q2 2026, up 3.9% from USD 1,290/MT in Q1 2026, putting it the 2nd most expensive of the 4 markets tracked this quarter.
Why did the price of Polyvinyl Acetate change in Q2 2026 in United States?
Firm construction and furniture sector demand kept US pricing climbing in step with the broader feedstock trend, with United States now sitting about 6.7% above the 4-region average this quarter.
United States has averaged 1.9% a quarter over the six quarters this report tracks; this move came in faster than that longer-run pace.
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices in Germany
Germany's price gained 4.0% to USD 1,440/MT, strong specialty adhesive and coatings demand from the region's established manufacturing base kept Germany at the top of this group, making it the priciest of the 4 markets tracked here this quarter.
Why did the price of Polyvinyl Acetate change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Strong specialty adhesive and coatings demand from the region's established manufacturing base kept Germany at the top of this group, which puts Germany roughly 14.6% above the average across the 4 regions this report tracks.
Set against a 1.9% average quarterly pace over the six quarters this report tracks, Germany's move this quarter landed faster than that trend.
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices in India
In Q2 2026, India priced at USD 1,165/MT, up 4.0% from USD 1,120/MT the previous quarter, ranking it the 3rd most expensive among the 4 markets this report follows.
Why did the price of Polyvinyl Acetate change in Q2 2026 in India?
Growing domestic construction and furniture demand supported a firm quarter, working out to India trading about 7.3% below this quarter's 4-region average.
Measured against India's own average pace of 1.9% a quarter across the six quarters this report tracks, this move came in faster than that pace.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices Q1 2026:
- China: USD 1,035/MT
- United States: USD 1,290/MT
- Germany: USD 1,385/MT
- India: USD 1,120/MT
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices in China
China rose 1.4% to USD 1,035/MT in Q1 2026, feedstock costs firmed modestly as the year opened, placing it the most affordable across the 4 regions covered in this report.
Why did the price of Polyvinyl Acetate change in Q1 2026 in China?
Feedstock costs firmed modestly as the year opened, carrying through to a steady early-year increase, leaving China running roughly 14.3% below the 4-region average for the quarter.
That is slower than the 2.0% average quarterly move China has posted across the six quarters this report tracks.
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices in United States
USD 1,290/MT. That is where United States landed in Q1 2026, up 1.4% from USD 1,272/MT in Q4 2025, putting it the 2nd most expensive of the 4 markets tracked this quarter.
Why did the price of Polyvinyl Acetate change in Q1 2026 in United States?
Early-year construction sector restocking supported a firm start to 2026, with United States now sitting about 6.8% above the 4-region average this quarter.
United States has averaged 1.9% a quarter over the six quarters this report tracks; this move came in slower than that longer-run pace.
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices in Germany
Germany's price gained 1.4% to USD 1,385/MT, consistent demand from the region's established adhesive industry carried prices higher, making it the priciest of the 4 markets tracked here this quarter.
Why did the price of Polyvinyl Acetate change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Consistent demand from the region's established adhesive industry carried prices higher, which puts Germany roughly 14.7% above the average across the 4 regions this report tracks.
Set against a 1.9% average quarterly pace over the six quarters this report tracks, Germany's move this quarter landed slower than that trend.
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices in India
In Q1 2026, India priced at USD 1,120/MT, up 1.4% from USD 1,105/MT the previous quarter, ranking it the 3rd most expensive among the 4 markets this report follows.
Why did the price of Polyvinyl Acetate change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing domestic demand supported a steady early-year gain, working out to India trading about 7.2% below this quarter's 4-region average.
Measured against India's own average pace of 1.9% a quarter across the six quarters this report tracks, this move came in slower than that pace.
Quarterly Polyvinyl Acetate Price Trends
The global average climbed steadily across the window, from USD 1,142/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,256 by Q2 2026, a gain of 10.0% over six quarters.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 1,256 | +4.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 1,208 | +1.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1,191 | +1.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 1,175 | +1.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1,158 | +1.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1,142 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Polyvinyl Acetate Price in 2025?
2025 was a steadily firming year for polyvinyl acetate. Starting near USD 1,142/MT in Q1, the global average finished the year at USD 1,191, a 4.2% increase across the four quarters.
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices in China in 2025
China prices moved from about USD 980/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,021 by Q4, up roughly 4.2%, leaving China in 4 place among the 4 tracked markets heading into the new year.
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices in United States in 2025
United States prices moved from about USD 1,220/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,272 by Q4, up roughly 4.3%. That left United States ranked 2 of 4 tracked markets heading into 2026.
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices in Germany in 2025
Germany prices moved from about USD 1,310/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,366 by Q4, up roughly 4.3%, placing Germany 1 of 4 tracked markets as 2025 closed out.
Polyvinyl Acetate Prices in India in 2025
India prices moved from about USD 1,060/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,105 by Q4, up roughly 4.2%. India closed the year ranked 3 of the 4 markets this report tracks.
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We keep a continuous watch on polyvinyl acetate prices across every region that produces or consumes it at scale, tracing the raw material and demand drivers back to their source rather than just reporting the number. Our team pulls together vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) cost trends, regional supply and demand shifts, and policy developments into a single, regularly refreshed view of the market.
We build our forecasts from production capacity, feedstock cost trends, and regional demand data, aiming to give procurement teams something they can actually use in budgeting and supplier negotiations, not just a headline number.
If you need a deeper regional breakdown, a longer historical run than the six quarters shown here, or a sourcing analysis built around your specific procurement footprint, our analysts are available to help.
We track emulsion and homopolymer resin grade pricing separately, since direct adhesive users and further chemical processors represent genuinely distinct buyer segments.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Report
Polyvinyl acetate, PVAc, is polymerised from vinyl acetate monomer into the resin base for wood glue, water-based construction adhesives, and paint and coating binders, most commonly sold as a water-based emulsion rather than a dry solid resin.
In Q2 2026, it averaged USD 1,080/MT in China, USD 1,340/MT in United States, USD 1,440/MT in Germany, USD 1,165/MT in India, with Germany the priciest of the 4 markets tracked in this report.
The global average moved from USD 1,191/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 1,208 in Q1 2026, then to USD 1,256 by Q2, a 5.5% increase across the two quarters.
Ample production capacity met firming feedstock costs, with similar dynamics playing out across the other regions this report tracks, each shaped by its own local mix of supply and demand.
Expect steady gains across all four markets through H2 2026 as construction and furniture manufacturing demand continues its gradual recovery.
Germany commands the highest price of the 4 markets in this report, while China runs the most affordable. Local production economics, import exposure, and demand strength drive most of that gap, and the ranking is not fixed from quarter to quarter.
Vinyl acetate monomer feedstock costs, the sole monomer input into production; Wood glue and construction adhesive demand, the largest established end use; Paper and textile sizing demand, a substantial secondary market, along with broader macroeconomic conditions across the 4 regions this report tracks.
China's scale of VAM and downstream PVAc production capacity keeps it the most competitively priced of the four markets, while Germany's concentrated specialty adhesive and coatings manufacturing base keeps it the priciest.
Beyond its direct use as wood glue and construction adhesive, homopolymer resin grade PVAc serves as the precursor for polyvinyl alcohol, made by hydrolysing the acetate groups off the polymer backbone. Polyvinyl alcohol itself feeds a range of further applications including textile sizing, paper coating, and water-soluble packaging film.
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