Ethylene
Chemicals · HS 2901 · verified suppliers & live price
About Ethylene
Ethylene is a colorless, flammable gas produced primarily through steam cracking of crude oil and natural gas liquids. It serves as a fundamental petrochemical feedstock for manufacturing polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, ethylene glycol, and other derivatives. Internationally traded ethylene is typically delivered as liquefied ethylene (LEG) at cryogenic temperatures below -104°C, requiring specialized handling and transportation infrastructure. Major producing regions include the Middle East, North America, and Western Europe, with significant exporters including Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the Netherlands. Buyers should verify supplier specifications regarding purity levels and trace contaminant concentrations, as even minor impurities can compromise downstream polymerization processes.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- Polymer grade
- HS code
- 2901
- Trading unit
- MT
- Category
- Chemicals
- Pricing basis
- Genesis Index reference
- Buyer protection
- Escrow.com · inspection on release
Genesis Sourcing Intelligence™
On the Genesis network, Ethylene currently matches 59 verified suppliers across 2 countries, with an indicative benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 66/100 reflects strong sourcing availability — expect fast, competitive firm offers, every one escrow-protected.
Computed live from the Genesis network — verified‑supplier availability, geographic reach and price transparency. Recalculated continuously; found only on Genesis.
Verified Ethylene suppliers
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Ethylene?
Ethylene is priced at approximately $998.4 per MT on the live Genesis Index. Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
How available is Ethylene to source?
Ethylene carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 66/100 (Strong), based on 59 verified suppliers across 2 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. Sourcing is strong — competitive firm offers typically return fast.
Who are verified suppliers of Ethylene?
Genesis Trade lists verified Ethylene suppliers and exporters worldwide, including Yara International, Wholesale Ethylene, Factory Supplier EVA Resin Va 18% 28% Ethylene, Wholesale EVA Resin/Ethylene. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Ethylene safely?
Request a quote on Genesis Trade. Payment is held by Escrow.com — a US-licensed, regulated escrow provider — and released only after independent inspection and your confirmation of the goods.