Propylene
Chemicals · HS 2901.1 · verified suppliers & live price
About Propylene
Propylene is a three-carbon alkene hydrocarbon produced primarily through crude oil refining and steam cracking of naphtha. Major applications include polypropylene production (approximately 65% of demand), followed by propylene oxide, acrylonitrile, and isopropanol synthesis. International trade encompasses polymer-grade propylene (99.5% purity minimum) and chemical-grade variants, typically transported as liquefied gas under pressure in ISO tanks or pipelines. Principal producers and exporters include the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE), North America (United States), and Asia-Pacific (China, South Korea). Buyers should verify feedstock origin and seasonal availability fluctuations, as propylene pricing exhibits strong correlation with crude oil markets and downstream polypropylene demand cycles, directly impacting contract negotiations.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- Polymer grade
- HS code
- 2901.1
- Trading unit
- MT
- Category
- Chemicals
- Pricing basis
- Genesis Index reference
- Buyer protection
- Escrow.com · inspection on release
Genesis Sourcing Intelligence™
On the Genesis network, Propylene currently matches 21 verified suppliers across 2 countries, with an indicative benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 53/100 reflects moderate sourcing availability — firm offers are assembled through the Genesis sourcing desk, 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 Propylene suppliers
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Propylene?
Propylene is priced at approximately $1,060.5 per MT on the live Genesis Index. Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
How available is Propylene to source?
Propylene carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 53/100 (Moderate), based on 21 verified suppliers across 2 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. The Genesis sourcing desk assembles firm offers for you.
Who are verified suppliers of Propylene?
Genesis Trade lists verified Propylene suppliers and exporters worldwide, including Yara International, Propylene Glycol Bulk Wholesale, Reliable Durable Propylene Tanker Semi Trailer for Export, Polytetrafluoroethylene Composite Ethylene Propylene Diene Rubber. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Propylene 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.