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Glycol Ether Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
Glycol ethers are a family of solvents produced by reacting ethylene oxide or propylene oxide with alcohols, yielding E-series and P-series grades used widely in paints and coatings, cleaning products, and printing inks. Ethylene oxide feedstock costs, coatings and cleaning sector demand cycles, and regional production capacity all feed into the price.
Global glycol ether prices tracked close to the USD 1.36 to USD 1.52 per KG range projected for 2026, as firmer feedstock met recovering coatings demand. US prices averaged USD 1.58 per KG in Q1 2026, up 3.9 percent from Q4 2025 and the highest among tracked markets, as the spring coatings cycle and cleaning product restocking drove consistent buying while firmer ethylene oxide feedstock costs supported the gain. Germany remained the most expensive region on energy and compliance costs, while China's large E-series and P-series capacity kept it the most affordable.
What is Glycol Ether Price in August 2026?
Glycol ether prices held a firm tone through August 2026, tracking close to the Q1 2026 levels across all tracked regions, as the summer coatings cycle and firmer ethylene oxide feedstock costs continued to support the market.
- North America (US): US glycol ether prices held near USD 1.55 to USD 1.61 per KG, close to the USD 1.58 per KG recorded in Q1 2026 and the highest among tracked markets, as the summer coatings cycle and cleaning product restocking drove consistent buying while reduced Asian import inflows tightened domestic supply.
- APAC (China): Chinese glycol ether prices held near USD 0.89 to USD 0.95 per KG, close to the USD 0.92 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as the country's large E-series and P-series capacity continued to keep it the most affordable sourcing region globally.
- Europe (Germany): German glycol ether prices held near USD 1.61 to USD 1.67 per KG, close to the USD 1.64 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as energy and compliance costs continued to keep Germany a firmly priced market among tracked regions even as coatings demand recovered gradually.
Glycol Ether Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for glycol ethers through the rest of 2026 leans firm. Coatings and cleaning sector demand is improving from the 2025 lows. Middle East geopolitical disruptions firmed ethylene and propylene feedstock costs in Q1 2026.
The main upside risk is a sustained ethylene and propylene cost surge from supply disruptions. The main downside risk is continued Chinese overcapacity and soft electronics sector demand that cap the recovery in import-competitive markets.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.36 - 1.52 | Firmer feedstock meets recovering coatings demand |
| United States | 1.52 - 1.68 | Steady coatings and cleaning demand keeps it the highest |
| China | 0.86 - 1.02 | Large E-series and P-series capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 1.56 - 1.72 | Energy and compliance costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.40 - 1.56 | Growing paints and cleaning demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Glycol Ether Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.58/KG
- China: USD 0.92/KG
- Germany: USD 1.64/KG
- India: USD 1.48/KG
Glycol Ether Prices in the United States
US glycol ether prices averaged USD 1.58/KG in Q1 2026, up 3.9% from USD 1.52/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. The spring coatings cycle and cleaning product restocking drove consistent buying. Firmer ethylene oxide feedstock costs supported the quarterly gain.
Why did the price of Glycol Ether change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Seasonal coatings and cleaning product restocking lifted procurement from key downstream sectors. Firmer ethylene oxide feedstock costs raised the production floor for domestic manufacturers. Reduced Asian import inflows from higher freight and insurance costs tightened domestic supply.
Glycol Ether Prices in China
Chinese glycol ether prices averaged USD 0.92/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.5% from USD 0.88/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year restocking from coatings and cleaning makers lifted buying modestly. Ample domestic supply from large E-series and P-series plants limited the recovery.
Why did the price of Glycol Ether change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday restocking from coatings and cleaning product makers lifted procurement steadily. Firmer propylene oxide feedstock costs provided a modest cost floor beneath the market. Large domestic E-series and P-series capacity kept China the most competitive source globally.
Glycol Ether Prices in Germany
German glycol ether prices averaged USD 1.64/KG in Q1 2026, up 3.8% from USD 1.58/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Rising ethylene oxide feedstock and energy costs elevated the production cost floor. Spring coatings and industrial cleaning restocking supported buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Glycol Ether change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Rising ethylene oxide feedstock and energy costs elevated the production cost floor. Spring coatings and industrial cleaning restocking supported consistent buying activity. Middle East shipping disruptions added freight and insurance premiums to import costs.
Glycol Ether Prices in India
Indian glycol ether prices averaged USD 1.48/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.2% from USD 1.42/KG in Q4 2025. Growing paints and cleaning sector demand lifted buying, supported by firmer import-linked feedstock costs. The market held in a firm middle of the regional range.
Why did the price of Glycol Ether change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing paints and cleaning sector demand supported consistent procurement through the quarter. Firmer import-linked ethylene oxide and propylene oxide costs raised the production floor. Higher Middle East freight premiums added to the landed cost of imported feedstock.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Glycol Ether Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 1.52/KG
- China: USD 0.88/KG
- Germany: USD 1.58/KG
- India: USD 1.42/KG
Glycol Ether Prices in the United States
US glycol ether prices averaged USD 1.52/KG in Q4 2025, easing modestly on the quarter. Reduced industrial cleaning and coatings activity ahead of year-end slowed procurement. Adequate domestic supply maintained stable availability near USD 1.52/KG.
Why did the price of Glycol Ether change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Reduced coatings and industrial cleaning activity toward year-end slowed procurement. Adequate domestic supply prevented significant supply pressure on spot pricing. Slightly softer ethylene oxide feedstock costs eased the production floor modestly.
Glycol Ether Prices in China
Chinese glycol ether prices averaged USD 0.88/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Weak electronics and coatings demand and high plant operating rates maintained ample availability. Year-end destocking pressed prices near USD 0.88/KG.
Why did the price of Glycol Ether change in Q4 2025 in China?
Weak electronics and coatings demand reduced buyer urgency significantly through the quarter. High domestic plant operating rates maintained ample supply and competitive discounting. Year-end destocking by distributors pressed prices near USD 0.88/KG, the seasonal low.
Glycol Ether Prices in Germany
German glycol ether prices averaged USD 1.58/KG in Q4 2025, declining modestly on the quarter. Reduced industrial and coatings activity held buying subdued. Adequate import flows from the Netherlands and the United States maintained comfortable supply.
Why did the price of Glycol Ether change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Reduced industrial coatings and cleaning sector activity held buying subdued. Adequate import availability from European and North American origins maintained supply. Softer energy costs reduced the production floor modestly near USD 1.58/KG.
Glycol Ether Prices in India
Indian glycol ether prices averaged USD 1.42/KG in Q4 2025, broadly steady on the quarter. Consistent paints and cleaning demand and stable import availability held the market near USD 1.42/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Glycol Ether change in Q4 2025 in India?
Consistent paints and cleaning sector demand provided stable buying through the quarter. Stable import flows from Asian and Middle Eastern sources maintained supply balance. Softer global benchmarks moderated the landed cost floor near USD 1.42/KG.
Quarterly Glycol Ether Price Trends
Global glycol ether prices edged higher in Q2 2025 before easing through Q3 and Q4, then recovering in Q1 2026. The average moved from USD 1.358/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.375/KG in Q2, then fell to USD 1.365/KG in Q3 and USD 1.350/KG in Q4. A Q1 2026 recovery to USD 1.405/KG delivered a net gain of about 3.5% over the window. Regional divergence masked the modest global swing.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.405 | +4.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.350 | -1.1% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.365 | -0.7% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1.375 | +1.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1.358 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Glycol Ether Price in 2025?
Glycol ether prices showed regional divergence through 2025. The global average opened at USD 1.358/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 1.350/KG in Q4, a modest full-year decline of about 0.6%. US and India prices firmed on steady coatings demand, while Germany and China softened on weak electronics and coatings activity and ample supply.
Glycol Ether Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 1.48/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.52/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.7%. Consistent cleaning and coatings demand and steady domestic production maintained a firm tone through the year.
Glycol Ether Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 0.95/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.88/KG by Q4, a decline of 7.4%, the steepest in the dataset. High operating rates and weak electronics demand kept the market well supplied. China held the lowest price level throughout the year.
Glycol Ether Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices eased from about USD 1.62/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.58/KG by Q4, a decline of 2.5%. Soft industrial coatings and electronics demand weighed on the market. Germany maintained the highest price level despite the modest decline.
Glycol Ether Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 1.38/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.42/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.9%. Growing paints and cleaning demand from the construction sector supported consistent buying through the year.
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Paints, coatings, and cleaning products take the largest share, where they act as versatile solvents with high solvency and slow evaporation rates. Electronics manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and brake fluids also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.58/KG in the United States, USD 0.92/KG in China, USD 1.64/KG in Germany, and USD 1.48/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average was broadly flat, easing from USD 1.358/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 1.350/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of around 0.6%. The US and India firmed while Germany and China softened.
US and India firmed on steady coatings and cleaning demand. Germany softened on weak industrial coatings activity and adequate import flows. China declined on high operating rates and weak electronics demand.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.36 to 1.52/KG range for the rest of 2026, with recovery on firmer ethylene and propylene feedstock costs and improving coatings demand.
Germany sits highest on energy and compliance costs, the United States holds a firm middle on strong coatings demand, India holds a competitive middle on growing markets, and China prices lowest on large domestic capacity.
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Prices respond mainly to ethylene oxide and propylene oxide feedstock costs, coatings and electronics sector demand, and regional plant operating rates. Energy cost changes in Europe can amplify short-term regional price swings.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest E-series and P-series capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Any feedstock or energy cost shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time contracts, choose between fixed-price and index-linked supply, and build cover when ethylene oxide signals a tightening market. Regional price gaps help teams weigh alternative sourcing geographies.
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