As of 2003–2005, total worldwide production of virgin acetic acid was estimated at 5 Mt/a (million tonnes per year), approximately half of which was produced in the United States.
Sepanjang tahun 2003–2005, produksi total asam asetat dunia diperkirakan 5 Mt/a (juta ton per tahun), setengahnya diproduksi di Amerika Serikat.