Abbreviation Price — China Factory EXW 2026

Abbreviation price Spec: China national standards

China EXW, VAT excluded

Newest China EXW USD 856.64 / MT · VAT excluded -419.6637 (-33.00%) as of 20210323

Newest Price 856.64

Price Date 20210323

Day's Change -419.66

Day's Range 856.64 - 436.97

Month's Change +31.27

Month's Range 856.64 - 887.9

Year's Change -364.6

Year's Range 856.64 - 1,221.24

China's self-sufficiency in TMP is improving, but technology licensing from Perstorp and other foreign firms still plays a role. Watch for export opportunities as Chinese producers...

Also known as 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, 1,1,1-Trimethylolpropane, 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)propane, 1,1,1-TRIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)PROPANE, DIST.

Opinions

How is China's TMP industry positioned globally in terms of capacity and technology?

China's self-sufficiency in TMP is improving, but technology licensing from Perstorp and other foreign firms still plays a role. Watch for export opportunities as Chinese producers gain cost advantages—particularly in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, where downstream coating industries are expanding rapidly.

What is driving Wanhua Chemical's shift from TMP to neopentyl glycol production?

This switch highlights a broader industry trend: TMP's structural overcapacity and weak downstream demand in coatings and resins have eroded profitability. Wanhua's move will remove 50,000 tons of TMP supply, which could actually support TMP prices in the medium term—a silver lining for remaining producers.

Why did TMP prices double in six months and what is the upside potential?

The price surge reflects a structural supply-demand gap rather than speculation. With only a handful of producers and no major capacity additions announced, the market could remain tight through 2026. Buyers should secure term contracts early to hedge against further upside.

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How is China's TMP industry positioned globally in terms of capacity and technology?: China's self-sufficiency in TMP is improving, but technology licensing from Perstorp and other foreign firms still plays a role. Watch for export opportunities ...

What is driving Wanhua Chemical's shift from TMP to neopentyl glycol production?: This switch highlights a broader industry trend: TMP's structural overcapacity and weak downstream demand in coatings and resins have eroded profitability. Wanh...

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Overview

2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol (trimethylolpropane, TMP, CAS 77-99-6) is a white crystalline solid with a low melting point, soluble in water and lower alcohols. As a trifunctional polyol, it serves as a key intermediate in polymer and resin chemistry.

Coatings & resins: a chain extender and crosslinker in alkyd, polyurethane, and unsaturated polyester resins.
Plastics & additives: used as a heat stabiliser for vinyl resins and in the production of plasticisers.
Synthetic intermediates: reacts with organic acids, aldehydes, ketones, and diisocyanates to form esters, acetals, and urethanes.

China's TMP industry has expanded steadily, with domestic producers increasing capacity and optimising processes to improve competitiveness. The market is largely balanced between domestic supply and demand, with industrial-grade product dominating output.

Key domestic producers:
Wanhua Chemical – expanding capacity with new production units.
Guizhou Zhongyida – building additional TMP capacity.

Properties

Name

Abbreviation

2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol

1,1,1-Trimethylolpropane

1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)propane

1,1,1-TRIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)PROPANE, DIST.

CAS Number

77-99-6

EINECS No.

201-074-9

Risk Codes

S22;S24/25

HS Code

2905410000

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