| Product Code: ETC4489210 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Feb 2026 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
In 2024, the United Kingdom import trend for monoethylene glycol (MEG) experienced a decrease, with a growth rate of -5.6% compared to the previous year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2020-2024 stood at -5.89%. This decline could be attributed to shifting market demands or changes in trade policies impacting the UK MEG 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 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2022 & 2032F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for PET bottles and packaging materials. |
4.2.2 Increasing use of MEG in the textile industry for polyester production. |
4.2.3 Shift towards bio-based MEG to meet sustainability goals. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices such as ethylene. |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns related to the production process of MEG. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials like bio-based glycols. |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Fiber, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By PET, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Film, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Antifreeze & Coolant, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Naphtha-based, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Coal-and natural gas-based, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Bio-based, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenues & Volume, By Technology Providers, 2022 - 2032F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of MEG in the UK market. |
8.2 Growth rate of PET bottle production in the UK. |
8.3 Percentage of MEG used in textile manufacturing compared to other applications. |
8.4 Adoption rate of bio-based MEG in the UK. |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2022 & 2032F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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