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市場調查報告書
商品編碼
1812283
乙二醇市場-全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會與預測,按應用、最終用途、地區和競爭細分,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,全球單乙二醇市值為258.2億美元,預計2030年將達到312.1億美元,複合年成長率為3.21%。全球單乙二醇(MEG)市場是石化產業的基石,其重要功能在於其作為聚酯纖維、聚對苯二甲酸乙二醇酯(PET)樹脂和汽車防凍液混合物製造前驅物。 MEG在紡織品、包裝、汽車和工業流體領域的廣泛應用,凸顯了其作為全球製造和貿易價值鏈賦能者的戰略意義。
市場概況 | |
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預測期 | 2026-2030 |
2024年市場規模 | 258.2億美元 |
2030年市場規模 | 312.1億美元 |
2025-2030年複合年成長率 | 3.21% |
成長最快的領域 | 聚對苯二甲酸乙二酯(PET) |
最大的市場 | 亞太地區 |
該市場是一個產量密集且競爭激烈的領域,受聚酯需求激增和可回收PET包裝消費量不斷攀升的雙重驅動。受中國不斷擴張的聚酯生產基地及其作為全球出口中心的推動,亞太地區在供需動態方面佔據主導地位。展望未來,該產業的發展軌跡將日益受到永續發展相關創新的影響,包括生物基MEG的規模化生產以及與PET循環回收系統的整合。這些發展,加上城市消費和技術紡織品應用的結構性成長,使MEG成為未來關鍵的石化產品,其工業和環境意義日益凸顯。
聚酯產業需求不斷成長
原油和原料價格波動
轉向生物基和可再生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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