PET MARKET
PET Prices and Polyester Raw Material Sourcing
Explore market conditions, applications and price drivers for bottle-grade PET, sheet-grade PET and rPET product groups. Share your product type, IV value, quantity and delivery details to receive a current PET price quote.
PET PRODUCT GROUPS
Choosing PET by Application
When comparing PET prices, product class, intrinsic viscosity (IV), color, acetaldehyde level, moisture, process method and compliance certificates should be considered together.
Bottle-grade PET
Bottle-grade PET for beverage and liquid packaging provides clarity, mechanical strength and suitability for the preform-blowing process.
- Water and soft drink bottles
- Oil and liquid food packaging
- Preform production
Sheet-grade PET / APET
PET grades developed for extrusion and thermoforming applications offer clarity, surface quality and formability.
- Thermoformed trays and containers
- Transparent sheet and film
- Blister packaging applications
rPET
Recycled PET is used in different packaging, fiber and sheet applications depending on its source, process and quality level.
- Packaging, subject to suitable grade and regulatory conditions
- Polyester fiber
- Sheet and industrial products
PRICE DYNAMICS
What Affects PET Prices?
Current PET prices are shaped by PTA and MEG costs, production capacity, packaging demand, the recycling market and foreign trade conditions.
PTA, MEG and Energy
Changes in PTA, monoethylene glycol and energy costs can affect virgin PET producer prices.
Supply and Demand
Plant shutdowns, import flows, the beverage season and packaging demand determine product availability.
Currency and Financing
For imported products, exchange rate, payment method, payment terms and financing cost are reflected in the total cost.
Freight and Delivery
Origin, shipping route, order quantity, delivery point and lead time can change the price.
CURRENT PRICE REQUEST
Information Needed for an Accurate PET Quote
You can share the information below so the quote is prepared quickly, matches your technical needs and stays comparable.
- PET type, current product code and virgin/rPET preference
- Application and production process
- Required quantity and packaging
- Delivery point, target lead time and payment method
- IV, color, acetaldehyde and compliance requirements, if any
PET prices can vary with product grade, IV value, origin, recycled content, quantity, exchange rate and delivery terms. This page is a guide to the market and product selection; request a current quote for a binding price.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About PET Prices
Why do PET prices change?
PTA, MEG and energy costs; supply-demand balance, exchange rate, freight, origin and technical quality can all influence current PET prices.
Are bottle-grade PET, sheet-grade PET and rPET prices the same?
No. Price differences can arise due to product class, IV value, recycled content, quality control, compliance certificates and market availability.
How long is a PET price quote valid?
Validity depends on market conditions and supply terms. Currency, delivery terms and final expiry date should be stated clearly on the quote.
Which PET type should I choose?
The end application, such as preform and bottle, sheet-thermoforming or fiber, should be assessed together with IV, color, barrier and compliance requirements. A technical data sheet and sample trial are recommended before serial orders.
PET SOURCING SOLUTIONS
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