#recentweakness

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Indian Acetic Acid prices

Acetic Acid moved higher in the Hazira market this week, posting a moderate increase after a period of softer pricing. Indian Acetic Acid prices reached Rs 45.25/kg, gaining Rs 1.25/kg from Rs 44.00/kg last week. The product also recorded a small fortnightly increase of Rs 0.25/kg, reflecting a gradual recovery trend.

The monthly comparison remained negative, with prices still Rs 3.00/kg below the Rs 48.25/kg level recorded a month ago. However, longer-term comparisons showed stronger performance. Over three months, prices increased by Rs 9.00/kg from Rs 36.25/kg, while the six-month movement showed a rise from Rs 29.75/kg to current levels. Acetic Acid prices in India have traded within a broad historical range, with recent highs near Rs 68.00/kg and lows around Rs 28.25/kg. Current trading levels suggest a more stable market environment compared with earlier periods of volatility. Indian Acetic Acid prices remain a key reference point for procurement planning and domestic market assessment, Acetic Acid, Weekly Gain, Recent Weakness, Chemical Market, Price Recovery, Trade Update.

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Indian Lauric Acid prices

Lauric Acid prices recorded a weekly decline, with the current level at Rs 255.00/kg. Indian Lauric Acid prices dropped by Rs 10.00/kg over the past week, continuing the softer movement seen during the recent fortnight. The product has now declined Rs 15.00/kg over two weeks, reflecting a sustained downward tone in the short-term trading structure.

The month-on-month movement is more limited, with Lauric Acid down only Rs 4.00/kg from the previous monthly reference level. Over three months, the product remains higher by Rs 22.00/kg, showing that recent weakness is occurring within a broader recovery from earlier lower levels. Lauric Acid prices in India are still positioned near the recent high around Rs 272.00/kg, while market movement has remained moderately volatile but relatively steady. Support is seen at Rs 255.00/kg, with resistance around Rs 270.00/kg. These markers are useful for procurement teams reviewing current purchase levels, inventory replacement, and short-term market direction. Indian Lauric Acid prices continue to offer important visibility for buyers tracking weekly correction and domestic trading baselines, Lauric Acid, Market Eases, Recent Weakness, Chemical Market, Price Trend, Trade Update.

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Indian Heavy Soda Ash prices

Heavy Soda Ash prices recorded a marginal uptick this week, increasing by Rs 0.50/kg to Rs 32.50/kg. This movement follows a sharp correction seen over the past month, indicating early signs of stabilization. Indian Heavy Soda Ash prices are currently showing a cautious recovery after sustained downward pressure.

Despite the weekly increase, the product remains significantly lower compared to last month’s level of Rs 40/kg, reflecting a decline of Rs 7.50/kg. Over a broader period, prices have risen by Rs 3.50/kg in three months and Rs 7.50/kg over six months from Rs 25/kg. The yearly high of Rs 44/kg highlights the gap between current levels and peak pricing, underlining the volatility in Heavy Soda Ash prices in India.

Current trading is confined within a narrow range, with resistance observed around Rs 33.50/kg and support near Rs 30/kg. Indian Heavy Soda Ash prices are gradually stabilizing near these levels, offering key signals for buyers assessing market entry points and inventory positioning, Heavy Soda Ash, Price Rise, Recent Weakness, Market Recovery, Chemicals, Trend Shift.

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