Acetamide Price Trend Analysis 2026: Latest News, Price Drivers, Historical Prices, Supply Demand Analysis & Market Insights

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Acetamide is produced using acetic acid and ammonia, so the price trend for Acetamide align closely with both its feedstock chemicals. Furthermore, owing to the versatility of its usage, industrial consumption from different sectors also determines the market trend for Acetamide.

In the first two quarters of 2023, the market trend for Acetamide were very mixed. The economic recovery in the Chinese market was underwhelming; the manufacturing activities could still not scale up to the pre-covid times. So, the acetamide requirements were still low, and the prices wavered on the lower side of the scale throughout the said period.

However, the European Acetamide markets were relatively stable than the Asian markets since the restored supply chains pushed forward offshore trading. Consequently, the end user consumption also started rising, as a result of which the supply and demand dynamics improved somewhat in the European region. Overall, fluctuating market trend were observed for Acetamide.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the Acetamide market is likely to continue fluctuating going forward as well since the downstream demands will continue to be the primary driving factor.

About Acetamide

Acetamide is an organic compound represented by the chemical formula CH3CONH2. A white crystalline solid, it is synthesized through the reaction of acetic acid and ammonia. With versatile applications, acetamide serves as a key chemical intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, plastics, and various industrial chemicals, contributing to diverse industrial processes.

Acetamide Product Detail

HS Code
29242990
Chemical Formula

C2H5NO

CAS Number
60-35-5
Molecular Weight
59 g/mol
Industrial Uses

Pharmaceuticals, Plastics , Chemical Manufacturing, Textiles, Agrochemicals, Cosmetics

Supplier Database

DuPont, Solvay SA, The Lubrizol Corporation, Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Shanghai Time Chemicals CO., Ltd., Henan Tianfu Chemical Co.,Ltd. , ALB Technology Limited, Indenta Chemicals

Synonyms

Ethanamide, Acetic acid amide

Regional Coverage

Asia Pacific

China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand

Europe

Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece

North America

United States and Canada

Latin America

Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru

Africa

South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco

CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)

Supplier Database AvailabilityYes

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Acetamide Production Processes

In this reaction, ammonia and acetic acid produce ammonium acetate salt. When ammonium acetate is subjected to temperatures above 165 degrees, it undergoes decomposition and yields acetamide along with water molecules.

When acetonitrile is treated with peroxides, it undergoes hydrolysis and yields acetamide along with molecular oxygen.

Frequently Asked Questions

The acetamide outlook for 2026 points to stable-to-firm pricing, supported by steady downstream demand from pharmaceuticals, plastics, textiles, agrochemicals, and specialty chemical intermediates. Prices will track acetic acid and ammonia feedstock costs, with rising methanol and carbon monoxide expenses providing intermittent support. Asia holds slightly firmer sentiment on consistent offtake, Europe remains stable amid balanced supply-demand, and North America faces mild corrections from periodic procurement slowdowns. A sustained move higher requires sharper acetic acid or ammonia cost rises, while a demand pullback in pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals could soften the floor.
Acetamide prices are anchored to its feedstock costs, since it is made by condensing acetic acid with ammonia; movements in acetic acid (and its upstream methanol and carbon monoxide) and in ammonia feed directly into production economics. Energy and freight add further cost layers, while producer operating rates set available supply. Demand from pharmaceuticals, plastics, textiles and agrochemicals provides the pull. When feedstock costs rise or supply tightens against steady demand, prices firm; softer feedstocks or weaker downstream buying ease them.
Acetamide production is concentrated among a small group of manufacturers, creating supply-concentration risk. China and India host most producing capacity, with additional supply from European and North American chemical producers. Demand is broadly distributed across Asia Pacific, Europe and North America, driven by pharmaceutical, plastics, textile and agrochemical end-users. Reliance on acetic acid and ammonia as feedstocks ties procurement security to upstream commodity availability.
Acetamide is produced via two distinct value chains. In the primary route, acetic acid and ammonia are first condensed to form ammonium acetate, which is then heated above 165°C to yield acetamide and water. The alternative route starts with acetonitrile, a byproduct of acrylonitrile derived from propylene, which is hydrolysed with peroxides to produce acetamide. Finished acetamide is consumed mainly as a solvent, hygroscopic agent, and plasticizer, with key downstream demand coming from pharmaceuticals, plastics, chemical manufacturing, textiles, agrochemicals, and cosmetics.
Pharmaceuticals, plastics, textiles, agrochemicals, cosmetics, and chemical manufacturing are the core demand drivers for acetamide. In pharmaceuticals, acetamide derivatives serve as reactive intermediates in drug synthesis, while the plastics industry uses it as a plasticizer. Textile and agrochemical producers rely on it as a solvent and hygroscopic agent, and cosmetics manufacturers draw on its moisture-absorbing properties. Steady activity across these sectors provides a consistent demand floor, keeping prices stable to firm as long as downstream consumption holds.
Procurement Resource assesses acetamide price trends through a structured, data-driven methodology that combines primary engagement with producers, suppliers and traders, secondary market data, continuous monitoring of feedstock and input costs, trade-flow and inventory tracking, and exchange or spot benchmarks. These inputs are validated and translated into a transparent price assessment and outlook. The detailed methodology is available on the Procurement Resource website.

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Pragati Agarwal

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Delivering price trend analysis and procurement market insights at Procurement Resource, with expertise in identifying commodity patterns, supporting purchasing strategies, and improving cost efficiency through actionable market intelligence.

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