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Germany, the United States, and China are the leading exporters of Poly(ethylene glycol), while the United States, Germany, and South Korea consistently rank among the top importers—reflecting strong demand from pharmaceutical, biotech, and industrial sectors. Trade volumes have remained relatively stable over the past three years, with modest growth in Asian imports coinciding with upward pressure on Poly(ethylene glycol) prices amid tightening supply chains and raw material cost increases.
Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a colorless to white, viscous liquid or waxy solid at room temperature, depending on molecular weight; it is odorless, non-volatile, and hygroscopic, with melting points ranging from ~−15 °C to >60 °C across common commercial grades (e.g., PEG 200 to PEG 20,000). It is a synthetic, water-soluble polyether polymer classified as an aliphatic oligomer/polymer derived from ethylene oxide. PEG serves widely as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of surfactants, lubricants, plasticizers, and functionalized polymers—including monomethoxy-PEG (mPEG) derivatives used in bioconjugation. Its primary application areas include pharmaceuticals (as solubilizers, excipients, and drug conjugation vehicles), personal care products (emulsifiers and humectants), industrial coatings and adhesives, and as a processing aid in polymer manufacturing.
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals - Food Additives. See more about what is Poly(ethylene Glycol) and Poly(ethylene Glycol) SDS information.
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