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乙二醇市场-全球产业规模、份额、趋势、机会与预测,按应用、最终用途、地区和竞争细分,2020-2030 年Monoethylene Glycol Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity & Forecast, Segmented By Application, By End Use, By Region, & Competition, 2020-2030F |
2024年,全球单乙二醇市值为258.2亿美元,预计2030年将达到312.1亿美元,复合年增长率为3.21%。全球单乙二醇(MEG)市场是石化产业的基石,其重要功能在于其作为聚酯纤维、聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯(PET)树脂和汽车防冻液混合物製造前驱物。 MEG在纺织品、包装、汽车和工业流体领域的广泛应用,凸显了其作为全球製造和贸易价值链赋能者的战略意义。
市场概况 | |
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预测期 | 2026-2030 |
2024年市场规模 | 258.2亿美元 |
2030年市场规模 | 312.1亿美元 |
2025-2030年复合年增长率 | 3.21% |
成长最快的领域 | 聚对苯二甲酸乙二酯(PET) |
最大的市场 | 亚太地区 |
该市场是一个产量密集且竞争激烈的领域,受聚酯需求激增和可回收PET包装消费量不断攀升的双重驱动。受中国不断扩张的聚酯生产基地及其作为全球出口中心的推动,亚太地区在供需动态方面占据主导地位。展望未来,该产业的发展轨迹将日益受到永续发展相关创新的影响,包括生物基MEG的规模化生产以及与PET循环回收系统的整合。这些发展,加上城市消费和技术纺织品应用的结构性成长,使MEG成为未来关键的石化产品,其工业和环境意义日益凸显。
聚酯产业需求不断成长
原油和原料价格波动
转向生物基和可再生MEG
Global Monoethylene Glycol market was valued at USD 25.82 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 31.21 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 3.21%. The Global Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Market forms a cornerstone of the petrochemicals sector, anchored by its essential function as a precursor in the manufacture of polyester fibers, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins, and automotive antifreeze blends. Its broad applicability across textiles, packaging, automotive, and industrial fluids underscores MEG's strategic relevance as a value-chain enabler in global manufacturing and trade.
Market Overview | |
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Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
Market Size 2024 | USD 25.82 Billion |
Market Size 2030 | USD 31.21 Billion |
CAGR 2025-2030 | 3.21% |
Fastest Growing Segment | Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) |
Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
The market operates as a volume-intensive and highly competitive arena, shaped by the dual forces of surging polyester demand and escalating consumption of recyclable PET packaging. Asia Pacific dominates both supply and demand dynamics, driven by China's expansive polyester production base and the region's role as a global export hub. Looking ahead, the sector's trajectory is increasingly defined by sustainability-linked innovations, including the scale-up of bio-based MEG and integration into circular PET recycling systems. These developments, combined with structural growth in urban consumption and technical textile applications, position MEG as a future-critical petrochemical with expanding industrial and environmental significance.
Key Market Drivers
Rising Demand from the Polyester Industry
The polyester industry represents the single largest consumer of monoethylene glycol (MEG), making it the most influential driver of global market growth. MEG is a critical raw material in the production of polyester fibers, yarns, and resins, and its demand trajectory is tightly linked to the expansion of the textile, apparel, and packaging industries worldwide. Polyester has overtaken cotton as the most widely used fiber globally, accounting for more than half of total fiber consumption. Its popularity stems from its affordability, durability, versatility, and ease of care, making it an essential material in apparel, home furnishings, industrial fabrics, and technical textiles. This structural shift in consumer and industrial preference ensures sustained and large-scale MEG demand. The fast fashion industry has transformed global textile consumption patterns, emphasizing low-cost, trend-driven clothing with rapid turnover. Polyester's adaptability and cost competitiveness make it the backbone of fast fashion supply chains. Rising disposable incomes, particularly in urban markets, are fueling demand for affordable clothing, reinforcing MEG consumption in polyester fiber production.
Beyond apparel, polyester has found extensive applications in technical textiles such as geotextiles, automotive fabrics, medical textiles, filtration media, and protective clothing. These industrial applications are expanding rapidly with infrastructure growth, automotive demand, and healthcare advancements, thereby creating additional layers of MEG demand. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), derived from MEG, is widely used in packaging-particularly for beverage bottles, food containers, and consumer goods. The global shift toward lightweight, recyclable, and cost-efficient packaging solutions has accelerated PET adoption, amplifying the link between polyester demand and MEG growth. Asia Pacific, especially China and India, has become the global hub for polyester production, exporting polyester fibers, yarns, and fabrics at scale. With robust manufacturing ecosystems, low-cost production, and rising domestic consumption, these countries are driving a disproportionate share of MEG demand. Their role in global supply chains ensures that the polyester industry remains a powerful engine for MEG growth.
Key Market Challenges
Volatility in Crude Oil and Feedstock Prices
Monoethylene glycol is primarily produced from ethylene, which is derived from crude oil and natural gas. As a result, MEG production costs are highly sensitive to fluctuations in crude oil prices. Geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and OPEC's production strategies often create sharp price swings, impacting profit margins for MEG producers. This volatility makes long-term planning difficult for both manufacturers and end-users, while also creating pricing instability in downstream industries such as textiles and packaging. For developing economies with cost-sensitive industries, these fluctuations can significantly restrict growth and competitiveness.
Key Market Trends
Shift Toward Bio-Based and Renewable MEG
A defining trend in the MEG industry is the transition from fossil fuel-derived production toward bio-based and renewable feedstocks. With global pressure to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on petrochemicals, companies are investing heavily in biotechnology and renewable chemistry to produce MEG from sugarcane, corn, or biomass. Bio-MEG not only helps companies align with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) targets but also appeals to brand owners in textiles, packaging, and consumer goods who are under growing pressure to adopt sustainable raw materials. Over time, the scalability and cost competitiveness of bio-MEG will become a major factor shaping the future industry landscape.
In this report, the Global Monoethylene Glycol Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Monoethylene Glycol Market.
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