In Q2 2026, polyethylene glycol prices in the USA reached USD 1,498/MT in June. Firm ethylene oxide feedstock costs raised production expenses at domestic plants. Steady demand from pharmaceutical formulators, personal care producers and industrial lubricant blenders absorbed available material, while scheduled maintenance at several plants limited the volume of prompt material offered to spot buyers.

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China Polyethylene Glycol Prices Movement 2026

China recorded polyethylene glycol prices of USD 1,463/MT in June 2026. Firmer ethylene oxide and monoethylene glycol costs lifted production expenses across the main chemical hubs. Export enquiries from pharmaceutical, personal care and textile buyers in Europe and North America absorbed a large share of available output, and environmental compliance checks and scheduled maintenance limited peak output.

Belgium Polyethylene Glycol Prices Movement 2026

In Belgium, polyethylene glycol prices stood at USD 1,889/MT in June 2026, moving higher in the second quarter. Import dependent buyers absorbed firmer replacement values for material arriving from overseas producers at the Antwerp hub. Elevated logistics charges, port handling fees and inland transport expenses lifted delivered costs, while pharmaceutical, cosmetic and industrial cleaning demand provided a stable consumption base.

Saudi Arabia Polyethylene Glycol Prices Movement 2026

Saudi Arabia’s polyethylene glycol prices rose to USD 1,314/MT in June 2026. Producer offers across the Gulf petrochemical complex found support from firm ethylene oxide feedstock costs. Export oriented producers benefited from steady enquiries from Asian, African and European buyers, while domestic demand from oilfield chemical suppliers, personal care producers and pharmaceutical distributors remained steady through the quarter.

Germany Polyethylene Glycol Prices Movement 2026

Polyethylene glycol prices in Germany climbed strongly to USD 2,073/MT in June 2026. Energy tariffs and firm feedstock costs kept production economics tight at domestic plants, and elevated import replacement costs reinforced upward pressure on delivered values. Automotive fluid formulators, pharmaceutical producers and industrial cleaning chemical manufacturers supported steady procurement, while producers prioritised contract customers, reducing material offered to spot buyers.

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What is Polyethylene Glycol?

Polyethylene glycol, also known as PEG or macrogol in pharmaceutical applications, is a synthetic polyether compound produced by the polymerisation of ethylene oxide. Low molecular weight grades appear as clear viscous liquids, while higher grades are waxy semi solids or white crystalline flakes. It is odourless, non toxic, highly soluble in water and offers good lubricity and low volatility.

Factors Affecting Polyethylene Glycol Prices

Several factors influence polyethylene glycol prices in Q2 2026. Ethylene oxide feedstock costs and energy tariffs shape production expenses, while operating rates and scheduled plant maintenance affect available volumes. Demand from pharmaceutical, personal care and industrial users, freight and port handling charges, import replacement values and environmental compliance requirements also affect price movement across regions.

Supply and Prices Overview - Q2 2026

Supply in Q2 2026 was shaped by disciplined operating rates and scheduled plant maintenance. Export demand absorbed large volumes in China and Saudi Arabia, while German and North American producers prioritised contract customers. Prices ranged from USD 1,314/MT in Saudi Arabia to USD 2,073/MT in Germany across the five tracked countries.

Polyethylene Glycol Price Index

The polyethylene glycol price index moved upward in Q2 2026 across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and Africa. Europe reflected firmer import replacement costs and elevated energy tariffs, North America firm ethylene oxide costs, Asia Pacific tighter margins on export oriented material, and the Middle East and Africa steady export demand.

Polyethylene Glycol Market News - Q2 2026

Recent market news includes BASF’s May 2025 launch of Pluriol A 2400 I, a new reactive polyethylene glycol grade for the European market. The product is designed for polycarboxylate ether superplasticizers, specifically third-generation solutions for concrete admixtures. In Q2 2026, firmer feedstock costs, elevated energy tariffs and port congestion were reported across regions.

Polyethylene Glycol Price Trend - Q2 2026

Polyethylene glycol prices trended upward in Q2 2026 in all five tracked countries. Germany recorded the highest level at USD 2,073/MT, while the USA, China, Belgium and Saudi Arabia moved higher on firm feedstock costs, export enquiries and elevated logistics expenses. In Q3 2025, by comparison, the USA price stood at USD 1,100/MT, reflecting softer industrial demand.

Future Outlook for Polyethylene Glycol

The global polyethylene glycol market reached USD 5.67 Billion in 2025 and is expected by IMARC Group to reach USD 9.63 Billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 6.05% during 2026-2034. Growth is expected to be driven by rising demand from pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturers, industrial cleaning and lubricant formulations, and growing adoption as an excipient and carrier.

Current Demand for Polyethylene Glycol

Current demand in Q2 2026 is anchored by pharmaceutical formulators, personal care producers and industrial lubricant blenders in the USA. Cosmetic formulators and industrial cleaning suppliers sustain consumption in Belgium, automotive fluid formulators support Germany, and oilfield chemical suppliers underpin Saudi Arabia. Export enquiries from textile buyers add to demand in China.

Uses of Polyethylene Glycol

Polyethylene glycol is widely used across pharmaceutical, personal care and industrial applications, including:

• Pharmaceutical formulations as an excipient and carrier
• Personal care and cosmetic products
• Industrial cleaning chemicals
• Industrial lubricant and automotive fluid formulations
• Textile processing
• Food processing as a carrier
• Concrete admixtures, including polycarboxylate ether superplasticizers
• Oilfield chemicals

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• Factors influencing the Price Trends
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How IMARC Pricing Database Can Help

The latest IMARC Group study, “Polyethylene Glycol Prices, Trend, Chart, Demand, Market Analysis, News, Historical and Forecast Data Report 2026 Edition,” presents a detailed analysis of polyethylene glycol price trend, offering key insights into global polyethylene glycol market dynamics. This report includes comprehensive price charts, which trace historical data and highlight major shifts in the market.

The analysis delves into the factors driving these trends, including raw material costs, production fluctuations, and geopolitical influences. Moreover, the report examines polyethylene glycol demand, illustrating how consumer behavior and industrial needs affect overall market dynamics. By exploring the intricate relationship between supply and demand, the prices report uncovers critical factors influencing current and future prices.

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