1. Asia PET Market Overview: Cost Pressures & Price Adjustments
💡 High Freight Rates Cause Buyer Hesitancy
Due to acute vessel shortages and tight container availability, many exporters are currently struggling to secure vessels, leading to delayed shipments for older orders. With overall import costs (CIF/CFR) heavily inflated by shipping expenses, most downstream converters have retreated to the sidelines, turning spot discussions highly subdued.
📉 Weaker Feedstock Triggers Lower Export Offers
To entice buying inquiries and offset shipping obstacles, several Asian sellers have reduced their export offers. As of the week ending June 5, 2026, the spot price ranges for PET Bottle Grade across major Asian hubs are evaluated as follows:
| Export Origin | Spot Price Range (USD/tonne) | Change vs. Four Weeks Ago (USD/tonne) |
|---|---|---|
| FOB China | $1,100 – $1,150 | Decreased by $10 |
| FOB Southeast Asia | $1,200 – $1,300 | Decreased by $50 |
| FOB India | $1,230 – $1,440 | Decreased by $20 |
| FOB South Korea | $1,300 – $1,360 | Decreased by $70 |
| FOB Taiwan | $1,350 – $1,450 | Decreased by $50 |
Analysis shows that FOB China PET prices continue to lead the Asian market in cost-competitiveness, offering a vital buffer for international buyers balancing high freight rates.
🧱 Supply Bottlenecks Provide a Price Floor
Despite softer pricing, a massive price collapse is highly unlikely. The ICIS report notes that a continuous shortage of co-feedstock monoethylene glycol (MEG) keeps spot availability balanced-to-short in Asia. This feedstock constraint provides a reliable floor for PET prices.
2. Key Industry Data: Robust Production Fundamentals in China
While international logistics face temporary hurdles, PET production indicators from Chinese plants reveal outstanding resilience:
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