Get the ChemPriceHub app — track prices on the go. Membership syncs across app & web. View plans
 
Home > News > Key Highlights of the Ethylene Glycol Industry This Week (October 2–8, 2026)

Key Highlights of the Ethylene Glycol Industry This Week (October 2–8, 2026)

Published on 2026-10-09
  1. A 400,000-ton-per-year ethylene glycol (EG) plant in Inner Mongolia restarted before the holiday. Its current operating load is around 30%, with a gradual increase expected in the coming period.

  2. As of October 8, total EG inventory at major East China ports stood at 101,000 tons, an increase of 15,000 tons compared to pre-holiday levels. During this cycle, average daily shipments were 1,850 tons from Zhangjiagang and 2,800–2,900 tons from Taicang. Specifically, inventories are distributed as follows: Zhangjiagang holds 40,000 tons, Taicang 36,000 tons, Jiangyin and Changzhou combined 10,000 tons, and Shanghai and Changshu combined 15,000 tons.

Comments

0
  • Marcus Hayes 2026-10-09 20:00
    With the Inner Mongolia plant restarting at just 30% load, capacity utilization remains low. However, East China port inventories climbing to 101k tons signals weak downstream demand. This inventory build-up creates near..
No comments yet.