The price of methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEMC) varies widely depending on purity, grade (industrial/food grade), viscosity, purchase quantity, and supplier. Market prices generally range from ¥22 to ¥48 per kilogram.
Based on information from multiple suppliers, the current market price exhibits the following characteristics:
Small batch purchases (1-25 kg): The unit price is generally ¥35-¥48 per kilogram, suitable for sample testing or small-scale use. For example, biotechnology companies in Jiangsu and Shandong provinces often quote ¥35-48 per kilogram for food-grade HEMC.
Medium batches (≥100 kg): Some manufacturers offer tiered discounts, reducing the price to ¥30-35 per kilogram. For example, a manufacturer in Heze, Shandong province, quotes ¥30 per kilogram for orders ≥1000 kg.
Industrial-grade bulk purchases (minimum order ≥ 25 kg): Suppliers in Henan and Hebei provinces offer lower prices for industrial-grade products, some as low as ¥22/kg, but attention should be paid to differences in purity and performance.
Special models or branded products: Specialized models from imported brands such as Dow (e.g., MT400PFV) may have higher unit prices; the transaction price shown on Alibaba is ¥76/kg.
International reference price: The truck delivery price in the US market is approximately $2.73/lb (approximately ¥60/kg), higher than the domestic ex-factory price.
