Ethylene Dichloride Pricing Analysis: Production Costs, Demand & Supply Trends
During the second quarter of 2026, ethylene dichloride prices in the USA reached USD 164/MT in June. The market was shaped by steady availability of feedstock ethylene and consistent operating rates across downstream vinyl chloride monomer units. Demand from the construction and packaging sectors remained stable, supporting regular offtake. However, sufficient domestic inventories and balanced production schedules created pricing pressure.
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Ethylene Dichloride Prices Movement in Japan 2026
Ethylene dichloride prices in Japan stood at USD 324/MT in June of the second quarter of 2026. Supply conditions were tighter because of import dependency and variable cargo arrivals. Downstream demand from chemical intermediates and vinyl production stayed consistent, though buyers procured cautiously amid global price fluctuations. Shipping expenses and regional supply allocation patterns also raised import costs.
Ethylene Dichloride Prices Movement in Spain 2026
Spain recorded an ethylene dichloride price of USD 273/MT in June during Q2 2026. Integrated regional trade flows and balanced supply availability influenced the market overall. Demand from downstream chemical manufacturing was moderate, in line with steady production across vinyl chain industries. Import availability from intra European sources supported supply continuity across the country throughout the quarter.
Ethylene Dichloride Prices Movement in Saudi Arabia 2026
In Saudi Arabia, the June 2026 ethylene dichloride price was USD 305/MT for Q2 2026. Strong integration with petrochemical production complexes and stable feedstock availability benefited the regional market. Production stayed consistent, backed by large scale downstream integration into vinyl chain derivatives. Export oriented supply flows, especially toward Asian and African destinations, shaped domestic pricing structures.
Ethylene Dichloride Prices Movement in Brazil 2026
Brazil’s ethylene dichloride price reached USD 230/MT in June 2026, within Q2 2026. Import reliance and fluctuating freight conditions influenced the market. Steady downstream demand from PVC and related industries sustained consistent procurement activity. Because supply depended heavily on international suppliers, pricing remained sensitive to global trade movements. Currency fluctuations further influenced import economics for Brazilian buyers.
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What is Ethylene Dichloride?
Ethylene dichloride is a chlorinated hydrocarbon compound primarily produced through the reaction of ethylene with chlorine. It appears as a clear liquid with a sweet odor and is highly volatile and flammable under certain conditions. It is mainly used as an intermediate in vinyl chloride monomer production, which is processed into PVC, and has strong solvent properties.
Factors Affecting Ethylene Dichloride Prices
Ethylene dichloride prices are shaped by feedstock ethylene availability and cost, operating rates of chlor alkali and vinyl chloride monomer units, and downstream PVC demand from construction and packaging. Import dependency, freight and shipping expenses, and currency fluctuations affect landed costs in importing countries. Planned maintenance, energy costs, inventory levels and export demand also influence regional price direction.
Supply and Prices Overview - Q2 2026
In Q2 2026, ethylene dichloride prices were USD 164/MT in the USA, USD 324/MT in Japan, USD 273/MT in Spain, USD 305/MT in Saudi Arabia and USD 230/MT in Brazil, all for June. Supply was tighter in Japan, Europe and import dependent markets, while the USA reported sufficient domestic inventories. Saudi Arabia kept consistent output from integrated petrochemical complexes.
Ethylene Dichloride Price Index
The ethylene dichloride price index moved upward in every region covered in Q2 2026. Europe saw tightening supply from planned maintenance, North America showed balanced production and steady consumption, and Middle East and Africa benefited from integrated petrochemical production. Asia Pacific and Latin America recorded gains linked to import dependency. The index had declined in all regions during Q4 2025.
Ethylene Dichloride Market News - Q2 2026
The latest development shown is from November 2025, when Olin Corporation signed a long-term agreement to supply ethylene dichloride to Braskem S.A. in Brazil. The agreement aligns with Braskem’s transformation of its chlor-alkali and vinyl assets and supports the growing Brazilian PVC market.
Ethylene Dichloride Price Trend - Q2 2026
Between Q1 and Q2 2026, ethylene dichloride prices rose in all five countries: USA from USD 146/MT to USD 164/MT, Japan from USD 263/MT to USD 324/MT, Spain from USD 207/MT to USD 273/MT, Saudi Arabia from USD 245/MT to USD 305/MT, and Brazil from USD 185/MT to USD 230/MT. This followed declines through Q3 and Q4 2025.
Future Outlook for Ethylene Dichloride
The global ethylene dichloride industry size reached USD 22.58 Billion in 2025. IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 35.19 Billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 5.05% during 2026-2034. Growth is expected from expanding PVC production, infrastructure development, rising demand for chlorinated derivatives and steady investment in chemical processing capacity across major manufacturing economies.
Current Demand for Ethylene Dichloride
Current demand for ethylene dichloride comes mainly from vinyl chloride monomer and PVC producers. In Q2 2026, demand from construction and packaging stayed stable in the USA, chemical intermediates and vinyl production remained consistent in Japan, and downstream chemical manufacturing was moderate in Spain. Steady PVC demand supported procurement in Brazil, while Asia Pacific demand from PVC and vinyl chloride monomer industries was strong.
Uses of Ethylene Dichloride
Ethylene dichloride is used mainly as an intermediate in the vinyl chain and as an industrial solvent. Key uses include:
- Production of vinyl chloride monomer, which is further processed into polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- PVC end products such as pipes, cables, films and construction materials
- Solvent applications, supported by its strong solvent properties
- Chemical synthesis and industrial processing applications
- Chemical intermediates production
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How IMARC Pricing Database Can Help
IMARC Group’s latest study, “Ethylene Dichloride Prices, Trend, Chart, Demand, Market Analysis, News, Historical and Forecast Data Report 2026 Edition,” presents ethylene dichloride price charts, historical data and the major market shifts shaping prices globally and across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. It also covers spot prices at major ports and the breakup of Ex Works, FOB and CIF prices.
The report examines factors affecting prices, including raw material costs, production fluctuations and geopolitical influences. It provides demand analysis, explains the supply-demand relationship, and presents current and future price directions to support procurement, planning and investment decisions.
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