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Triethylene Glycol Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Triethylene glycol prices swung sharply in 2025, spiking mid-year before easing into early 2026. In the United States the average jumped to about USD 1.50/KG in Q2 2025 on plant disruptions, then slipped back as inventories rebuilt and feedstock costs fell. Triethylene glycol, often shortened to TEG, is a colourless hygroscopic liquid co-produced with monoethylene and diethylene glycol when ethylene oxide is hydrated. The largest pull comes from natural gas dehydration, followed by plasticisers, industrial solvents, and air-treatment uses. Its price moves with a clear set of drivers. Ethylene oxide feedstock costs, plant operating rates and outages, energy prices, and demand from gas processing and construction all feed into it. Supply disruptions lifted prices mid-year before ample inventories and softer feedstock pulled them down.
Triethylene Glycol Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for triethylene glycol through the rest of 2026 leans soft. Producer cost floors have eased with lower ethylene oxide feedstock and softer energy prices, while inventories rebuilt after the mid-year disruptions. Demand from natural gas dehydration stayed weak, and construction and automotive offtake is mixed. The main downside risk is fresh capacity and continued destocking that extend the slide. The main upside risk is renewed plant outages or firmer ethylene values, lifted by the higher freight that followed the mid-year disruption around the Strait of Hormuz.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.34 - 1.48 | Soft feedstock and ample inventories keep the tone weak |
| United States | 1.48 - 1.64 | Supply normalisation eases the earlier premium |
| China | 1.16 - 1.30 | Ample supply keeps it the cheapest source |
| Germany | 1.44 - 1.58 | High energy costs keep it among the most expensive |
| India | 1.26 - 1.40 | Steady demand and imports hold a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Triethylene Glycol Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.56/KG
- China: USD 1.22/KG
- Germany: USD 1.50/KG
- India: USD 1.32/KG
Triethylene Glycol Prices in the United States
US triethylene glycol prices averaged USD 1.56/KG in Q1 2026, down 1.3% from USD 1.58/KG in Q4 2025. Inventory builds and softer ethylene oxide feedstock eased the floor, while gas dehydration demand stayed weak. Supply normalised after the earlier outages, holding quotes gently lower through the quarter.
Why did the price of Triethylene Glycol change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Inventory builds and softer feedstock met weak gas dehydration demand, easing prices. Supply normalisation reinforced the gentle decline across the quarter.
Triethylene Glycol Prices in China
Chinese triethylene glycol prices averaged USD 1.22/KG in Q1 2026, down 1.6% from USD 1.24/KG in Q4 2025 and the lowest among the tracked markets. Ample domestic supply and higher imports kept the market long, while limited downstream procurement weighed on quotes. Lower energy and feedstock costs reduced production expense, holding the region the cheapest source.
Why did the price of Triethylene Glycol change in Q1 2026 in China?
Ample supply and lower feedstock costs met limited procurement, easing prices. Competitive supply kept China the lowest-priced source among the regions.
Triethylene Glycol Prices in Germany
German triethylene glycol prices averaged USD 1.50/KG in Q1 2026, down 1.3% from USD 1.52/KG in Q4 2025. Falling ethylene oxide feedstock and softer energy prices weakened cost support, while subdued construction and automotive demand limited buying. Distributor destocking constrained restocking, holding quotes gently lower through the quarter.
Why did the price of Triethylene Glycol change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Falling feedstock and softer energy weakened cost support, while weak construction and automotive demand held. Destocking reinforced the gentle decline.
Triethylene Glycol Prices in India
Indian triethylene glycol prices averaged USD 1.32/KG in Q1 2026, down 1.5% from USD 1.34/KG in Q4 2025. Ample import availability and softer feedstock eased the floor, while steady demand from gas processing and solvents supported the market. Competitive landed costs held India in the firm middle of the range through the quarter.
Why did the price of Triethylene Glycol change in Q1 2026 in India?
Ample imports and softer feedstock met steady demand, easing prices. Competitive landed costs held India in the firm middle of the range.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Triethylene Glycol Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 1.58/KG
- China: USD 1.24/KG
- Germany: USD 1.52/KG
- India: USD 1.34/KG
Triethylene Glycol Prices in the United States
US triethylene glycol prices averaged USD 1.58/KG in Q4 2025, easing on the quarter. Inventory builds pressured the spot market after the earlier supply disruptions faded, while gas dehydration volumes stayed weak. Adequate availability and subdued export inquiries held the average near USD 1.58/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Triethylene Glycol change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Inventory builds and weak gas dehydration demand eased prices after the earlier disruptions faded. Adequate supply held the market near USD 1.58/KG.
Triethylene Glycol Prices in China
Chinese triethylene glycol prices averaged USD 1.24/KG in Q4 2025, soft through the quarter. Excess supply from higher domestic production and imports overwhelmed limited downstream procurement, while lower energy and feedstock costs reduced production expense. Strong inventory buffers held the average near USD 1.24/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Triethylene Glycol change in Q4 2025 in China?
Excess supply and lower feedstock costs met limited procurement, easing prices. Strong inventories held the market near USD 1.24/KG, the lowest among the regions.
Triethylene Glycol Prices in Germany
German triethylene glycol prices averaged USD 1.52/KG in Q4 2025, softer on the quarter. Falling ethylene oxide feedstock and softer energy prices weakened cost support, while subdued construction and automotive demand limited buying. Port congestion moderated swings, holding the average near USD 1.52/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Triethylene Glycol change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Falling feedstock and softer energy weakened cost support, while weak demand held. The market eased to near USD 1.52/KG.
Triethylene Glycol Prices in India
Indian triethylene glycol prices averaged USD 1.34/KG in Q4 2025, gently softer on the quarter. Ample import availability and softer feedstock eased the floor, while steady demand from gas processing and solvents supported the market. Competitive landed costs held the average near USD 1.34/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Triethylene Glycol change in Q4 2025 in India?
Ample imports and softer feedstock met steady demand, easing prices. Competitive landed costs held the average near USD 1.34/KG.
Quarterly Triethylene Glycol Price Trends
Global triethylene glycol prices spiked mid-2025 before drifting lower. The average rose from USD 1.440/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.500/KG by Q2 on plant outages and maintenance shutdowns, then eased to USD 1.420/KG in Q4 and USD 1.400/KG by Q1 2026, a net decline of about 2.8%. Supply disruptions lifted the market mid-year, while inventory builds and softer ethylene oxide feedstock drove the slide into early 2026.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.400 | -1.4% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2025 | 1.420 | -2.7% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.460 | -2.7% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1.500 | +4.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1.440 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Triethylene Glycol Price in 2025?
Triethylene glycol prices were volatile through 2025, peaking mid-year. The global average opened at USD 1.440/KG in Q1, spiked to USD 1.500/KG by Q2, and closed near USD 1.420/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of about 1.4%. Three forces shaped the year. Plant outages and maintenance shutdowns lifted prices mid-year, falling ethylene oxide feedstock eased cost support, and weak gas dehydration demand capped any recovery.
Triethylene Glycol Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices eased from about USD 1.60/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.58/KG by Q4, a decline of 1.3%, masking a sharp mid-year spike. Multiple force majeures and extended maintenance shutdowns lifted Q2 prices before inventory builds and softer feedstock pulled them back. Weak gas dehydration demand held the market in check by year-end.
Triethylene Glycol Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 1.27/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.24/KG by Q4, a decline of about 2.4%, the steepest in the dataset. Excess supply from higher domestic production and imports overwhelmed limited procurement all year, while lower energy and feedstock costs reduced production expense. Strong inventory buffers held the region the lowest-cost source throughout.
Triethylene Glycol Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices eased from about USD 1.55/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.52/KG by Q4, a decline of around 1.9%. Falling ethylene oxide feedstock and softer energy prices weakened cost support, while subdued construction and automotive demand limited buying. High energy costs kept Germany among the most expensive regions through the year.
Triethylene Glycol Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices eased from roughly USD 1.37/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.34/KG by Q4, a decline of about 2.2%. Ample import availability and softer feedstock eased the floor, while steady demand from gas processing and solvents supported the market. Competitive landed costs held India in the firm middle of the range through the year.
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Expert Market Research tracks triethylene glycol prices continuously across every major producing and consuming region, explaining not just that prices moved but precisely why. We trace causation through ethylene oxide feedstock economics, plant operating rates and outages, energy prices, and downstream demand in gas dehydration, plasticisers, and solvents. Our forecasts draw on feedstock economics, trade flow data, and plant capacity utilisation across all reporting regions. Contact Expert Market Research today for triethylene glycol pricing data, bespoke market analysis, and strategic procurement advisory.
Key Questions Answered in the Report
Natural gas dehydration takes the largest share, where it strips water from gas streams, followed by plasticisers, industrial solvents, and air-treatment uses. Gas processing drives most of the consumption.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.56/KG in the United States, USD 1.22/KG in China, USD 1.50/KG in Germany, and USD 1.32/KG in India, mostly on a contract to FOB basis. The United States remains among the highest-priced markets.
The global average opened at USD 1.440/KG in Q1 2025, spiked to USD 1.500/KG by Q2 on plant outages, and closed near USD 1.420/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of around 1.4%.
Three factors dominated: mid-year plant outages and maintenance shutdowns, falling ethylene oxide feedstock costs, and weak natural gas dehydration demand that capped any recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.34 to 1.48/KG range for the rest of 2026, assuming soft feedstock and ample inventories persist while demand stays weak, barring fresh plant outages.
The United States and Germany sit at the top on supply normalisation and energy costs, India holds a firm middle on steady demand, and China prices lowest on ample supply.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to ethylene oxide feedstock costs, plant operating rates and outages, energy prices, and gas dehydration demand. Force majeures and maintenance shutdowns can amplify short-term moves across regions.
North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East host the largest producers, with China offering ample low-cost capacity. Because output is tied to ethylene oxide, any feedstock or outage 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 plant outages or ethylene values threaten to lift prices. Regional price gaps also help teams weigh alternative supply geographies.
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