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Ethylene glycol Price Information

Newest Price 995.52

Price Date 20260908

Day's Change 0

Day's Range 995.52 - 995.52

Month's Change -197.26

Month's Range 1,007.9 - 810.64

Year's Change +79.48

Year's Range 681.52 - 602.04

Opinions

What drives the price link between ethylene glycol and methanol?

Don't assume the correlation is static. When oil-based EG dominates marginal supply, the methanol link weakens. But during coal season or gas restrictions, methanol becomes the price setter. Check which route is marginal before trading the spread.

How does China's coal-to-ethylene glycol capacity reshape the global supply map?

The real swing factor is coal-to-EG's operating flexibility. Many units can switch to DMC or oxalic acid when EG margins are poor, effectively shrinking supply. Track coal prices and DMC spreads—they often signal EG output changes before official statistics do.

Latest News

Amid cost surges, monomer prices continue upward (2026-09-10)

1d ago

Ethylene Oxide Prices Rise Significantly on Bullish Support (September 11, 2026)

1d ago

September 11, 2026 Shanxi Lu'an Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. Sales Branch Poly

1d ago

Multiple positive factors resonate, polycarboxylate superplasticizer monomer may operate at a high level in "Golden September"

1d ago

Raw Material Uptrend and Tight Spot Supply Keep Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer Prices on the Rise (20260904-0910)

2d ago

Ethylene Glycol Industry Weekly Highlights (20260904-0910)

2d ago

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Overview

Ethylene glycol (monoethylene glycol, CAS 107-21-1) is a clear, viscous, hygroscopic liquid with a density of 1.113 g/mL, a melting point of -13 °C, and a boiling point of 195-198 °C. It is fully miscible with water and serves as a key raw material in the polyester and chemical industries.

Industrial: primary feedstock for polyester fibers, PET bottle resins, and films.
Textile: upstream raw material for polyester filament and staple, with demand tied to downstream weaving and garment sectors.
Automotive: used as an antifreeze and coolant base fluid.
Chemical: intermediate for the production of resins, plasticizers, and other glycol derivatives.

China is the world's largest producer, accounting for roughly half of global capacity, with output split between ethylene-based (via ethylene oxide hydration) and coal-based (via oxalate ester) routes. The country remains a net importer, with a dependency of around 27-28%, largely sourced from the Middle East. Recent supply has been constrained by low domestic operating rates, maintenance turnarounds, and geopolitical disruptions to shipping lanes, while demand growth is supported by downstream PET capacity expansion.

Key domestic producers:
Guanghui Energy – coal-based production, with output rising sharply year-on-year.
Tongkun Group – integrated producer with 600,000 tonnes of capacity.
Sinopec – major ethylene-based producer.

Properties

Name: Ethylene glycol

1,2-Ethanediol

2-Hydroxyethanol

Aliphatic diol

Athylenglykol
CAS Number: 107-21-1
EINECS No.: 203-473-3
Risk Codes: S26;S39;S36/37/39
Safety Description: R22;R36;R41

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Opinions

What drives the price link between ethylene glycol and methanol?

How does China's coal-to-ethylene glycol capacity reshape the global supply map?

Latest News

Amid cost surges, monomer prices continue upward (2026-09-10)

Ethylene Oxide Prices Rise Significantly on Bullish Support (September 11, 2026)

September 11, 2026 Shanxi Lu'an Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. Sales Branch Poly

Multiple positive factors resonate, polycarboxylate superplasticizer monomer may operate at a high level in "Golden September"

Raw Material Uptrend and Tight Spot Supply Keep Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer Prices on the Rise (20260904-0910)

Ethylene Glycol Industry Weekly Highlights (20260904-0910)

People Also Watch

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