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Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) Price Trend and Forecast
Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) Price Trend and Forecast
Regional Price Overview
Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of PTMEG in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).
For the First Half of 2022
Asia
The price trends of PTMEG consistently rose in the Asia-Pacific region during the said period. The strong demand from the polyurethanes, adhesives and paints sector kept the prices from falling. Covid inflicted shutdowns caused the industrial output to decline, causing market shortages.
These shortages were further aggravated by the geopolitical turbulence in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict when precious black sea exports were halted, channeling a domino chain of economic repercussions. Despite the supply-side constraints, the buoyant market demand kept the prices from falling and pushed them towards the higher end of the scale. The cost of PTMEG averaged 4900 USD/MT during the said period.
Europe
PTMEG prices averaged a whopping 6550 USD/MT in the European domestic market, given the economic downturn and difficulty in sourcing amid flourishing demand from the textile and polyester industries. The exact pricing dynamics continued in the second quarter. However, towards the end of Q2, only marginal rises were seen in the PTMEG prices as the consistent inflationary prices took a toll on the demand fundamentals of the market.
North America
The price trends in the US domestic market closely mimicked the global outlook. The soaring demand for spandex (the largest end-use application of PTMEG) in the market supported the high prices of PTMEG. The inflated feedstock MEG prices in the wake of rising crude oil and gas prices added to the upstream cost pressure. The PTMEG prices averaged 5600 USD/MT during the said period.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, the prices of PTMEG will likely plateau and stabilize in the upcoming months. As the demand turns sluggish, the prices will come under pressure considering the ample availability of the product in the market.
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About
Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) is a white waxy solid polyol which upon melting turns into a clear, colourless, viscous liquid. It is mainly used in the production of polyurethane fibers, elastomers and copolyester-ether.
Product Details
| Report Features | Details |
| Product Name | Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) |
| Chemical Formula | C6H16O3 |
| CAS Number | 24979-97-3 |
| Industrial Uses | Production of polyurethanes, polyesters & polyamides |
| HS Code | 39072090 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.18 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Polytetrahydrofuran, PTMEG, Tetramethyletherglycol |
| Supplier Database | BASF SE, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., BASF SE, Genomatica, Asahi Kasei Corp., DuPont, The Dow Chemical Company |
| Region/Countries Covered | Asia Pacific: China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand Europe: Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece North America: United States and Canada Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco |
| Currency | US$ (Data can also be provided in local currency) |
| Supplier Database Availability | Yes |
| Customization Scope | The report can be customized as per the requirements of the customer |
| Post-Sale Analyst Support | 360-degree analyst support after report delivery |
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Production Processes
- Production of Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol from Tetrahydrofuran
In this process, tetrahydrofuran is mixed with the catalyst fluorosulfonic acid. As a result of this, polymerization products are formed, namely, polytetramethylene ether chains with sulfur ester groups. Sulfates are then hydrolyzed with water and the acid is removed.
Methodology
The displayed pricing data is derived through weighted average purchase price, including contract and spot transactions at the specified locations unless otherwise stated. The information provided comes from the compilation and processing of commercial data officially reported for each nation (i.e. government agencies, external trade bodies, and industry publications).
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