This chart shows Diethylene Glycol price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- Diethylene Glycol (99.9%), CN (China): Diethylene Glycol (purity of 99.9%), domestic spot price, exw, China
- Diethylene Glycol (99.9%), EUR (Europe): Diethylene Glycol (purity of 99.9%), spot price, cif, Germany (netforward from fob Saudi Arabia)
- Diethylene Glycol (99.9%), MDE (Middle East): Diethylene Glycol (purity of 99.9%), spot price, fob, Saudi Arabia (netback from cif China)
- Diethylene Glycol, US (United States): Diethylene Glycol, export transaction price, fob, United States
The chart above is a sample of Intratec Primary Commodity Prices. Subscribe and access now current prices of 225 commodities, including Diethylene Glycol.
Data Use
Diethylene Glycol prices are provided as an annual subscription where subscribers have access to reliable pricing data of 225 commodities worldwide.
Intratec's methodology employs a structured big data strategy that utilizes advanced technologies to extract publicly available data from primary sources such as governmental trade records, statistics bureaus, and international agencies.
This data is then processed through mathematical models to generate reliable assessments, published at the very beginning of each month. To better understand the data provided check Intratec Primary Commodity Prices Methodology.
Data Delivery Methods
Diethylene Glycol price assessments are available via different delivery methods:
- Online charts
- Directly into Excel (using Intratec Add-in)
- Power BI dashboards
- Web API (to facilitate integration with existing workflows)
Intratec Primary Commodity Prices
Track global current prices of 225 commodities including Diethylene Glycol
Current Monthly Prices
Price History & Forecasts
Prices in Multiple Locations
Prices Directly In Excel
- Plans Starting at $299 USD /year
Diethylene Glycol Price Outlook
Diethylene Glycol Price Outlook. The price of Diethylene Glycol (United States) decreased during June 2020 to 326 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable decline of 23% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Diethylene Glycol (United States) decreased significantly by 39%. Meanwhile, the average price of Diethylene Glycol (China) amounted to 414 USD per metric ton, from 544 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Diethylene Glycol (China) is 0.2% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Diethylene Glycol (Middle East) rose considerably throughout June 2020, reaching 374 USD per metric ton. The price is 12% higher than the average price in the previous month and 25% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Diethylene Glycol (Europe) increased during June 2020, reaching 399 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 4% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 24% from the previous year’s price.
About Diethylene Glycol
About Diethylene Glycol. Diethylene Glycol (a.k.a. DEG, Dihydroxy Diethyl Ether) belongs to the glycol ether family, characterized by alcohols containing two hydroxyl groups on separate carbon atoms. This colorless and nearly odorless liquid possesses a sweet taste and a viscous consistency. Unfortunately, DEG gained notoriety due to global incidents where its misuse, often as a substitute for pharmaceutical-grade glycerin or propylene glycol, resulted in severe poisoning and fatalities.
Diethylene Glycol Handling. DEG is transported and stored in large drums, usually made of plastic, lined with baked-phenolic resin, an air-drying epoxy-phenolic resin or vinyl resin, or stainless steel or aluminum. Zinc or galvanized iron is not recommended and copper or copper alloys may cause product discoloration. Diethylene Glycol is not flammable, but it is toxic to humans if swallowed. If extremely low water content is required in long storage or transportation periods, then a nitrogen blanket is recommended to be used in storage tanks to protect product quality, specifically, the moisture content.
Diethylene Glycol Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Diethylene Glycol are listed below.
- Ethylene oxide (hydrolysis, coproduced with ethylene glycol and triethylene glycol)
Diethylene Glycol Uses. The uses and applications of Diethylene Glycol may vary according to its specification. Usually, Diethylene Glycol is traded with a 99% minimum purity, with a maximum water content.