In early March 2025, Dow Chemical announced a price increase for several of its Glycol Ether products, including DOWANOL™ PM, DOWANOL™ DPM, and DOWANOL™ TPM Glycol Ether, going to be in effect from March 15, 2025. The prices have been increased by USD 0.04 per pound. The price hike could impact industries like cosmetics, personal care, and other consumers. When calculated per metric ton, this would raise the Glycol Ether price by around USD 88-90. It could lead to higher costs for companies that use these Glycol Ethers in their products.

Meanwhile, the Glycol Ether demand was firm from the cosmetics and personal care industries. In 2024, the U.S. cosmetics market performed well, with companies like prestige beauty growing by 7% and reaching USD 33.9 billion by year-end. Fragrances, especially niche and eco-friendly options, saw a rise, surpassing makeup sales. A lot of people are now shopping online, making up 41% of total sales. This trend is expected to continue in 2025, with a 5% increase in prestige beauty sales. Although some brands are worried about declining fragrance sales, many are focusing on innovation, sustainability, and offering personalized experiences to match changing consumer preferences. The need for ingredients like Glycol Ether is likely to remain strong as the beauty industry grows, which helps improve product performance and stability.

In February 2025, the Glycol Ether production rates were low in the region. An Arctic blast in the U.S. caused a spike in heating demand, which led to a rise in the use of propane as fuel across North America. The extreme cold also caused "freeze-offs," which disrupted production and created major supply chain related setbacks. These production disruptions and supply issues, combined with growing concerns over potential future supply shortages, added upward pressure on the prices and raised cost support. Additionally, President Trump signed a new measure on February 14, 2025, raising import tariffs, which affected Glycol Ether prices in the international market.

The Glycol Ether market is expected to remain stable in the upcoming weeks, with consistent demand from the cosmetics and personal care industries as the U.S. beauty sector keeps growing. However, production costs might increase because of the rising raw material the prices due to high demand in other downstream industries. At the same time, there is strong global demand for Glycol Ether, and there could be more opportunities to sell in international markets, especially as companies look for new and specialized products.