Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Report 2025

The polyethylene terephthalate market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $47.63 billion in 2024 to $52.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for packaged foods, increased automotive production, and increased manufacturing of plastics products.

The polyethylene terephthalate market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $74.67 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand from the packaging industry, increasing demand for ready-to-eat products, and rising urbanization will drive the growth. Major trends in the forecast period include setting up new recycling plants, partnerships and collaborations, bio recycling of pet, and investments for expansion of facilities.

The growing demand for polyethylene terephthalate in food and beverage packaging, particularly for carbonated soft drinks, has significantly contributed to the expansion of the polyethylene terephthalate market. The increasing need for bottled beverages and the replacement of glass and metal containers have led to a preference for polyethylene terephthalate, which offers versatility in terms of shape and size. For example, in 2022, a report from the Plastics Industry Association, a U.S.-based organization, revealed that the plastics industry generated a total of $600.4 billion in shipments in 2021, including $468 billion directly and $132 billion from upstream suppliers, with growth anticipated for 2022 and 2023. This rising demand in the food and beverage packaging sector has driven the demand for polyethylene terephthalate during the historical period, fueling market growth.

The rising demand from the automotive sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the polyethylene terephthalate market in the future. The automotive industry is a vast and complex sector that includes the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of motor vehicles. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a versatile thermoplastic polymer utilized in automobiles due to its flexibility, durability, and resistance to various environmental conditions. It plays a crucial role in both the interior and exterior components of modern vehicles, enhancing their performance, safety, and aesthetic appeal. For example, in May 2023, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a Belgium-based organization, reported that global motor vehicle production reached 85.4 million units in 2022, marking a significant increase of 5.7% compared to 2021. Additionally, Brand Finance PLC, a UK-based brand valuation company, indicated that the automobile sector recorded approximately 78 million units sold in 2022, representing a notable 10% increase compared to both 2021 and 2020. Therefore, the growing demand from the automotive industry is contributing to the expansion of the polyethylene terephthalate market.

Major corporations are increasingly producing bio-based Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) utilizing partially recyclable materials. Bio-based PET is a bioplastic material sourced from biomass, offering attributes such as lightweight, recyclability, biodegradability, and reusability. Comprising 30% plant-derived ethanol glycol and 70% terephthalic acid derived from fossils, bio-based PET finds applications in soft drink, alcoholic beverage, food product, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and edible oil packaging. The drive towards environmentally friendly products, coupled with stringent regulations, has stimulated the demand for bio-based PET. Notably, Eastlon, consisting of 30% renewable raw materials, exhibits similar mechanical and thermal properties as fossil PET, making it a drop-in bioplastic suitable for transparent packaging and bottles. Additionally, Eastlon is 100% recyclable. To further advance bio-based PET production, a demonstration plant with an anticipated capacity of 18,000 tons of biomass will be constructed in Ontario, Canada, aiming to produce 100% bio-based PET bottles by 2020.

Major companies are embracing strategic partnerships to fortify their capabilities, broaden market reach, and sustain competitiveness. These partnerships encompass various forms and objectives, signifying a collaborative effort to leverage each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefits. For instance, in October 2022, Indorama Ventures, a Thailand-based petrochemical company, joined forces with Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc., a US-based beverage company, with the shared goal of establishing the largest PET recycling plant. This strategic collaboration seeks to address plastic waste challenges by reducing plastic waste, closing the loop on the PET lifecycle, meeting the growing demand for recycled PET, creating job opportunities, boosting the local economy, and contributing to environmental sustainability. The establishment of the PET recycling plant signifies a substantial investment in sustainability, aligning with efforts to positively impact the environment.

In April 2023, Biffa PLC, a UK-based sustainable waste management company, acquired Esterpet Ltd for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition supports Biffa's strategy to enhance its capabilities in closed-loop food-grade plastic recycling. Esterpet operates a cutting-edge recycling facility near Leeds, processing 25,000 tonnes of plastic flakes annually, sourced from recycled bottles, into high-purity plastic pellets. With this purchase, Biffa aims to strengthen its existing operations in Seaham, Redcar, and Washington, where it currently converts over 165,000 tonnes of plastic each year into high-quality recycled polymers. Esterpet Ltd specializes in recycling Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic.

Major companies operating in the polyethylene terephthalate market include Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, Far Eastern New Century Corporation, Alpek S.A.B de C.V, Reliance Industries Limited, SABIC, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Lotte Chemical Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, BASF SE, LyondellBasell, Isan Exim Plastotech Private Limited, Overseas Polymers Pvt Ltd, G Polyplast Industries, China Resources (Holdings) C0 Ltd, Xinjiang Blue Ridge Tunhe Sci.&Tech. Co Ltd, Equipolymers, Neo Group Uab, and Sibur Holding Pjsc, MOL Group, Polief, JBF Industries, Eastman Chemical Company, Alfa S.A.B. de C.V., I.V.L Dhunseri Polyester Co., Compania Ecologica Gw S.A.C., Schenker Peru Srl, Horizon Technologies FZE, Astra Polymers, Equate Petrochemical Company, Pepson Plastics, Constantia Flexibles Corporation, Nampak.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyethylene terephthalate market in 2024. North America was the second-largest region in the global polyethylene terephthalate market. The regions covered in the polyethylene terephthalate market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the polyethylene terephthalate market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a transparent, high-gloss, and crack-resistant plastic known for its versatile applications. It belongs to the category of general-purpose thermoplastic polymers, resulting from the reaction between monoethylene glycol (MEG) and purified terephthalic acid (PTA). PET is recognized for its exceptional combination of mechanical, thermal, chemical, and dimensional stability.

Polyethylene terephthalate comes in two main product types virgin and recycled. The recycling process involves reusing a material after undergoing various changes or treatments. PET finds applications in diverse sectors, including beverages, sheets and films, consumer goods, food packaging, and others such as cosmetic bottles and household products. Its usage spans across multiple end-use industries, including packaging, electrical and electronics, automotive, construction, and others such as material handling and strapping.

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The polyethylene terephthalate market consists of the sales of polyethylene terephthalate used in the production of PET bottles and jars, carpet, clothing, industrial strapping, rope, and automotive parts. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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