Middle East & Africa Acetic Acid Market Size & Outlook

The acetic acid market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,624.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.2% is expected of Middle East & Africa acetic acid market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$1,620.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,624.9
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
6.2%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA acetic acid market highlights

  • The MEA acetic acid market generated a revenue of USD 1,620.8 million in 2022.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, vinyl acetate monomer was the largest revenue generating application in 2022.
  • 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 2023 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 1,620.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,624.9 million
Growth rate6.2% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentVinyl acetate monomer
Fastest growing segmentVinyl Acetate Monomer
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationVinyl Acetate Monomer, Acetic Anhydride, Acetate Esters, Purified Terephthalic Acid, Ethanol
Key market players worldwideEastman 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 12.6% of the global acetic acid market in 2022.
  • 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.

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Middle East & Africa acetic acid market outlook

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Vinyl acetate monomer was the largest segment with a revenue share of 41.01% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa acetic acid market based on vinyl acetate monomer, acetic anhydride, acetate esters, purified terephthalic acid, ethanol covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


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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