Market Overview
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) Prices in North America
In the United States, the Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by increased feedstock costs.
MPG production costs increased during Q2 2026, as the Producer Price Index (PPI) year-over-year rose by 5.5% in June 2026.
Feedstock propylene oxide market strengthened sharply in early April 2026 due to supply disruptions.
Demand for MPG from the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry strengthened in 2026, despite automotive demand contraction.
US industrial production increased by 1.7% year-over-year in May 2026, reflecting broader manufacturing activity.
Retail sales increased by 6.9% year-over-year in May 2026, supported by consumer confidence at 91.2 in June 2026.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-over-year rose by 3.5% in June 2026, with the unemployment rate at 4.2%.
Crude oil prices remained elevated in late April 2026, reinforcing petrochemical value chain cost pressure.
Geopolitical tensions disrupted global petrochemical trade flows and intensified logistical challenges in April 2026.
Why did the price of Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) change in June 2026 in North America?
Propylene oxide feedstock costs strengthened from supply disruptions and maintenance in early April 2026.
Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 5.5% year-over-year in June 2026, reflecting higher input costs.
Elevated crude oil prices in late April 2026 reinforced petrochemical value chain cost pressures.
Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) Prices in APAC
In China, the Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by robust exports and tightened supply.
Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) production costs declined in June 2026, influenced by falling Propylene Oxide and naphtha prices.
Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) demand was supported by surging vehicle exports in Q2 2026, despite soft domestic automotive sales.
Regional Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) supply tightened in June 2026 due to scheduled plant maintenance shutdowns.
China's Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) exports strengthened significantly between April and May 2026, with imports also increasing.
Industrial production rose 5.3% year-over-year in June 2026; the Manufacturing Index also expanded.
Producer Price Index (PPI) increased 4.1% year-over-year in June 2026, reflecting broader industrial cost pressures.
Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.0% in June 2026; retail sales increased 1.0%, and unemployment was 5.0%.
Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) price outlook indicated increased competition in Q3 2026 due to normalized trade flows.
Why did the price of Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) change in June 2026 in APAC?
Production costs declined in June 2026 due to lower Propylene Oxide and naphtha prices.
Regional Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) supply tightened in June 2026 from scheduled plant maintenance.
Robust Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) export activity kept factory inventories low in May 2026.
Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) Prices in Europe
In Germany, the Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) Price Index declined quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by sharply crashing propylene feedstock prices in June 2026.
MPG production costs rose in Q2 2026, with May PPI 2.2% and June CPI 2.3%, reflecting increased input costs.
Demand for MPG was consistently supported by pharmaceutical and personal care sectors in Germany during the first half of 2026.
The Manufacturing Index contracted in June 2026, indicating reduced industrial activity and impacting MPG demand.
Elevated Propylene Oxide inventories from March 2026 influenced Mono Propylene Glycol market conditions in Q2 2026.
Retail sales increased by 1.8% in May 2026, supporting MPG demand, while unemployment remained stable at 3.8%.
Propylene Oxide supply tightened in Q2 2026 due to operational disruptions and force majeure from March 2026.
Consumer confidence was negative at -14.6% in June 2026, suggesting reduced discretionary spending impacting MPG demand.
Why did the price of Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) change in June 2026 in Europe?
Propylene feedstock prices crashed sharply in June 2026, significantly reducing Mono Propylene Glycol production costs.
Stagnant industrial production at 0.0% in May 2026 contributed to subdued demand for industrial MPG applications.
Higher energy prices in April and May 2026 increased production costs, partially offsetting feedstock price declines.
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