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  • 25 March 2026
  • Market: Chemicals, Light Olefins

US MEG trade dynamics shifted significantly in 2025 as major importers altered their buying patterns. In our latest insight paper, the Argus global ethylene glycols team examines how evolving tariff measures, constrained global supply and the influence of new PET capacity are shaping where US material remains competitive.

Against this backdrop, the paper examines several developments that are shaping how global MEG balances may evolve, including: 

  • The impact of reduced availability from key Middle Eastern suppliers on trade routes and regional distribution.
  • How expanding PET capacity in Turkey and China is reshaping MEG import requirements and influencing procurement strategies.
  • The influence of tariff changes on buyer behaviour, particularly across China, India and Turkey.
  • The conditions that could define US operating rates as producers respond to supply gaps and regional competitiveness.

 

These insights draw on expert analysis from the Argus EO and Derivatives service, offering independent intelligence on EO and MEG markets, trade flows and downstream demand. Explore how Argus insight can support your procurement and planning decisions. Find out more

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