Ethylene Glycol
Organic Chemicals & Solvents Hazardous Product
¥6,400 /t
↓ -2.3% w/w China Market Reference Price · as of October 1, 2026
Overview
Ethylene Glycol for antifreeze and polyester production.
Product Description
Ethylene Glycol is a colorless, odorless liquid used primarily as an antifreeze in automotive applications and as a raw material in the production of polyester. It is also utilized in the textile industry as a plasticizer. Notable for its low freezing point and high boiling point, ethylene glycol ensures effective heat transfer and freeze protection.
China Market Reference Price
as of ¥6,400.00 /t
Day
-158.33 (-2.4%)
Week
-150.00 (-2.3%)
Month
+727.33 (+12.8%)
Price trend
Shengyishe (生意社)
12-month range data points: 43
¥5,022 ¥6,708
Current price sits in the upper 18% of the 12-month range · Annual swing: 33.6%
Specification: polyester grade Source: Shengyishe (生意社) ↗
Market reference price for orientation only — not a commercial offer. Final pricing depends on quantity, grade, packaging and destination.
Analyst comment
Ethylene Glycol is trading at ¥6,400.00 per tonne as of October 1, 2026 (-2.3% week-on-week).
Over the past 12 months the price has moved within a band of ¥5,022–¥6,708, an annual swing of 33.6%.
Market reference price for orientation only — not an offer. Contact us for firm pricing, availability and delivery terms.
Market News
MEG spot follows the polyester chain operating rates
Monoethylene glycol demand is dominated by the polyester chain.
East China port inventories steer MEG spot direction
MEG is heavily imported, so East China port stock levels are the key near-term price signal.