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Weekly Highlights of the Ethylene Glycol Industry (October 9–15, 2026)

Published on 2026-10-16
  1. On October 15, the average daily shipment volume of monoethylene glycol (MEG) from major storage terminals in Zhangjiagang was 700 tons, a decrease of 66.67% compared to the previous period. The combined average daily shipment volume from two terminals in Taicang stood at 2,500 tons, down 34.21% from the prior period.

  2. As of October 15, total MEG inventories in major East China ports reached 115,000 tons, up by 29,000 tons from Monday and by 14,000 tons from last Thursday. A detailed breakdown shows: Zhangjiagang held 40,000 tons; Taicang, 50,000 tons; Jiangyin and Changzhou, 12,000 tons; and Shanghai and Changshu, 13,000 tons. Regarding shipments during this cycle, Zhangjiagang averaged 2,600 tons per day, while Taicang averaged 2,700 tons per day.

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  • Yuki Tanaka 2026-10-16 20:00
    MEG shipments plunged while East China inventories hit 115k tons, signaling weak downstream demand. This buildup pressures capacity utilization and squeezes margins for producers. I’m watching if this oversupply persist..
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