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Ethylene Glycol Market Morning Briefing (20260910)

Published on 2026-09-10

I. Key Focus

  1. There are still no signs of de-escalation in the US–Iran conflict, and Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities have intensified, heightening supply risks and driving international crude oil prices further up.

  2. MEG inventory at major East China ports stood at 120,000 tonnes, down 19,000 tonnes from the previous statistical period.

  3. The MEG capacity base is 30.819 million t/y, with capacity utilization at 61.48%.

  4. The polyester capacity base is 90.415 million t/y, with capacity utilization at 73.63%.

Core logic: Geopolitical tensions have re-intensified, and the supply–demand picture is optimistic in the short term.

II. Price Table

Item Sub-item 2026/9/8 2026/9/9 Change Change % Unit
Crude Oil ICE Brent 97.92 101.00 3.08 3.05% USD/bbl
NYMEX Crude 93.03 96.05 3.02 3.14% USD/bbl
China INE 703.30 722.50 19.20 2.66% CNY/bbl
MX CFR China 1124 1130 6.00 0.53% USD/mt
PX CFR China 1235.67 1240.00 4.33 0.35% USD/mt
MEG Spot MEG (USD) 750 760 10.00 1.32% USD/mt
MEG (CNY) 6740 6761 21.00 0.31% CNY/mt
PTA Price PTA (USD) 864 878 14.00 1.59% USD/mt
PTA Spot 6480 6570 90.00 1.37% CNY/mt
PTA Processing Spread 155 226 71.11 31.48% CNY/mt
Polyester Semi-dull chip 8110 8185 75.00 0.92% CNY/mt
Polyester bottle chip 8315 8375 60.00 0.72% CNY/mt
Direct-spun semi-dull POY 150D/48F 9150 9250 100.00 1.08% CNY/mt
Direct-spun semi-dull FDY 150D/96F 9375 9475 100.00 1.06% CNY/mt
Polyester DTY 150D/48F low-elasticity 10150 10250 100.00 0.98% CNY/mt
1.4D direct-spun polyester staple fiber 8315 8390 75.00 0.89% CNY/mt
Capacity Utilization PX 80.62% 80.62% 0.00% 0.00% --
PTA 65.39% 69.25% 3.86% 5.57% --
MEG 61.48% 61.48% 0.00% 0.00% --
Polyester 73.63% 73.63% 0.00% 0.00% --
Weaving 52.11% 52.11% 0.00% 0.00% --

Note: Weaving operating rate data is updated every Thursday.

III. Data Table (Unit: tonnes, 10,000 tonnes)

Data Type Sep 9 Sep 8 Change Rate Trend This Week
MEG Shipments 9500 4900 93.88%
MEG Operating Rate 61.48% 61.48% 0.00%
MEG Port Inventory 12 13.9 -13.67%
Polyester Operating Rate 73.63% 73.63% 0.00%
Polyester Filament Production and Sales Ratio 29.80% 48.20% -18.40%

Note: Shipment data refer to the previous working day.

IV. Market Outlook

With geopolitical tensions running high and crude oil rising sharply, the MEG market is expected to move higher again today after consolidating and building momentum. The spot reference range for the East China market today is 7,000–7,200.

V. Data Calendar (Unit: 10,000 tonnes)

Data Type Release Date Previous Data Expected Trend This Period
MEG Port Inventory Monday & Thursday, 11:00 AM 12
MEG Production Thursday, 16:00 38.82
Polyester Production Thursday, 16:00 137.87
Jiangsu-Zhejiang Weaving Operating Rate Thursday, 16:00 52.11%

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  • Marcus Hayes 2026-09-10 20:06
    I see MEG port inventory at 120k tonnes and capacity utilization near 61.5% keeping near-term supply tight; crude-led feedstock cost pressure could squeeze margins if downstream demand doesn't follow.
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