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Ethylene glycol Price Information Spec: 99.9%

Newest Price 762.04

Price Date 20261020

Day's Change +14.61

Day's Range 762.04 - 776.65

Month's Change +146.12

Month's Range 773.11 - 919.23

Year's Change +48.08

Year's Range 659.52 - 611.44

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

Shanxi Lu'an Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. Sales Branch, October 21, 2026

15h ago

Satellite Chemical has raised its ex-works price for ethylene glycol by 170 yuan per ton.

15h ago

October 20, 2026 Sales Branch of Shanxi Lu'an Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.

1d ago

Satellite Chemical has significantly lowered its ex-factory price for ethylene glycol.

1d ago

Monthly Statistics on China's Import and Export of Ethylene Glycol (September 2026)

1d ago

Spot releases; monomer prices remain stable.

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
HS Code: 2905310000

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Ethylene glycol Price Information Spec: 99.9%

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

Shanxi Lu'an Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. Sales Branch, October 21, 2026

Satellite Chemical has raised its ex-works price for ethylene glycol by 170 yuan per ton.

October 20, 2026 Sales Branch of Shanxi Lu'an Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.

Satellite Chemical has significantly lowered its ex-factory price for ethylene glycol.

Monthly Statistics on China's Import and Export of Ethylene Glycol (September 2026)

Spot releases; monomer prices remain stable.

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