PCE Monomer Price — China Factory EXW 2026

PCE Monomer price Spec: China national standards;Tertiary polyether polyol;XL-108;F-108;Glycol phenyl ether;Hydroxypropyl Ethylene Glycol;GPEG;HPEG;TPEG

China EXW, VAT excluded

Newest China EXW USD 1,203.13 / MT · VAT excluded -1.4867 (-0.12%) as of 20260327

Newest Price 1,203.13

Price Date 20260327

Day's Change -1.49

Day's Range 1,203.13 - 1,201.65

Month's Change -308.52

Month's Range 1,203.13 - 894.61

Year's Change +181.98

Year's Range 1,203.13 - 1,021.15

For buyers, this structural insight matters when choosing between HPEG and TPEG-based monomers. TPEG generally offers better hydrolysis resistance and slump retention in hot climat...

Also known as Polycarboxylate monomer

Opinions

How does the molecular structure of PCE monomer affect its performance in concrete admixtures?

For buyers, this structural insight matters when choosing between HPEG and TPEG-based monomers. TPEG generally offers better hydrolysis resistance and slump retention in hot climates, while HPEG provides faster adsorption. Match the monomer type to your regional concrete specs and seasonal conditions.

What is driving the recent price surge in PCE monomer despite weak downstream demand?

Watch the EO supply calendar closely. The June maintenance wave is the real swing factor. If EO plants restart on schedule, the speculative premium in monomer prices could unwind quickly, especially since construction activity in many regions is still below seasonal norms.

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PCE Monomer price context

What drives PCE Monomer prices

How does the molecular structure of PCE monomer affect its performance in concrete admixtures?: For buyers, this structural insight matters when choosing between HPEG and TPEG-based monomers. TPEG generally offers better hydrolysis resistance and slump ret...

What is driving the recent price surge in PCE monomer despite weak downstream demand?: Watch the EO supply calendar closely. The June maintenance wave is the real swing factor. If EO plants restart on schedule, the speculative premium in monomer p...

How we assess PCE Monomer price

China factory / mainstream market EXW quotes (VAT excluded where shown) - not a single global public index

Regional and specification detail so buyers can compare like-for-like grades

Landed cost figures from our calculator are planning estimates, not a customs ruling

Overview

Polycarboxylate superplasticizer (PCE) monomer, also known as polycarboxylate ether macromonomer, is a key raw material used to synthesize polycarboxylate-based high-performance water-reducing admixtures for concrete. It is a polymeric intermediate produced via ethoxylation of various initiators, typically appearing as a waxy solid or viscous liquid depending on grade.

Construction: serves as the core building block for polycarboxylate superplasticizers, which offer high water reduction, low dosage, and excellent cement compatibility.
Concrete admixtures: enables production of high-strength and high-durability concrete for infrastructure, rail, and commercial construction.
Industrial: used in free-radical copolymerization with small monomers like acrylic acid to form graft copolymers with tailored molecular structures.

China dominates global PCE monomer production, with capacity concentrated in East China near ethylene oxide feedstock sources. Main commercial grades include HPEG, TPEG, APEG, and MPEG, with HPEG and TPEG holding the largest market share. The industry is competitive, with ongoing process optimization and development of new high-activity monomers such as EPEG. Domestic output exceeds demand, with a stable supply chain and growing market scale.

Key domestic producers:
Oxiran Chemical – leading producer with the largest domestic market share.
Kelon – major supplier of polyether macromonomers.
Jiahua – active in PCE monomer production.
Huangma – significant producer in the sector.
Dongke – established manufacturer of polyether monomers.

Properties

Name

PCE Monomer

Polycarboxylate monomer

HS Code

3907100000

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PCE Monomer price Spec: China national standards;Tertiary polyether polyol;XL-108;F-108;Glycol phenyl ether;Hydroxypropyl Ethylene Glycol;GPEG;HPEG;TPEG

Recent market notes

Limited upside potential: Polycarboxylate superplasticizer monomer prices decline during the "Silver October" period

New orders are sporadic, and spot prices for monomers remain stable with a slight softening trend.

Opinions

How does the molecular structure of PCE monomer affect its performance in concrete admixtures?

What is driving the recent price surge in PCE monomer despite weak downstream demand?

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PCE Monomer price context

What drives PCE Monomer prices

How we assess PCE Monomer price

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