On January 15, 2026, the spot contract basis for port-based monoethylene glycol (polyester-grade, imported, primarily ethylene-based, minimum 500 tons) showed a slight intraday strengthening. The basis for this week's contract was quoted at -148 to -146 in the morning session. As of now, the basis for this week's contract has risen to -144 to -142. The basis for the late-January contract has increased to -134 to -132, while the basis for the late-February contract is quoted at -86 to -90. The basis for the late-March contract is quoted at -42 to -40.