| Product Code: ETC4489222 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
In 2024, China monoethylene glycol (MEG) import market saw significant contributions from top exporters such as Saudi Arabia, Canada, USA, Kuwait, and Oman. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.09% from 2020 to 2024, there was a slight growth uptick of 0.68% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a stable but competitive landscape for MEG imports into China, with key players maintaining their positions in the market.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2022 & 2032F |
4 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for PET bottles and polyester fibers, which are major applications of monoethylene glycol (MEG) in China. |
4.2.2 Growing textile industry in China, leading to higher consumption of MEG for polyester production. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of bio-based MEG, driving market growth. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting the production cost of MEG. |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns related to the production and disposal of MEG. |
4.3.3 Competition from other glycols and alternative materials in certain applications. |
5 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Trends |
6 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market, By Types |
6.1 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Fiber, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By PET, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Film, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Antifreeze & Coolant, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Naphtha-based, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Coal-and natural gas-based, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Bio-based, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Technology Providers, 2022 - 2032F |
7 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of MEG in China. |
8.2 Capacity utilization rate of MEG production facilities. |
8.3 Adoption rate of bio-based MEG in the market. |
8.4 Growth rate of the textile industry in China. |
8.5 Percentage of MEG production capacity that is compliant with environmental regulations. |
9 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2022 & 2032F |
10 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 China Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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