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| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) | China | FOB | USD 877.06/MT | July 2026 |
| PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) | USA | CIF | USD 1,064.55/MT | July 2026 |
| PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) | Germany | CIF | USD 1,010.69/MT | July 2026 |
| PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) | India | CIF | USD 983.87/MT | July 2026 |
| PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) | Japan | CIF | USD 910.06/MT | July 2026 |
| PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) | China | FOB | USD 920.46/MT | June 2026 |
| PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) | USA | CIF | USD 1,075.41/MT | June 2026 |
| PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) | Germany | CIF | USD 1,041.95/MT | June 2026 |
| PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) | India | CIF | USD 1,008.01/MT | June 2026 |
| PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) | Japan | CIF | USD 953.31/MT | June 2026 |
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Asia
PTA prices in China declined to ~USD 960.29/MT in April and ~USD 920.00/MT in June, showing a ~4.2% decrease. The Asian market started Q2 with supply-side support as extensive PTA plant maintenance reduced operating rates and tightened availability. Several large producers carried out shutdowns, limiting production flexibility and reducing domestic supply during April and May. However, weak polyester demand and cautious downstream procurement limited price gains. As maintenance ended and production recovery expectations increased, market sentiment weakened toward June.
Europe
PTA prices in Germany declined to ~USD 1,086.57/MT in April and ~USD 1,042.00/MT in June, showing a ~4.1% decrease. European PTA markets faced supply pressure early in Q2 due to reduced availability of Middle Eastern feedstock and tighter import conditions. Meanwhile, in early April, the European Commission imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on PTA imports originating from South Korea and Mexico. These duties increased import costs and changed PTA trade economics in Europe, but limited polyester demand and cautious buying prevented sustained price increases.
North America
PTA prices in the United States increased to ~USD 1,047.29/MT in April and ~USD 1,075.40/MT in June, showing a ~2.7% increase. The market received support from improving polyester-chain operations after earlier maintenance disruptions. Producers reported better utilization conditions, supporting PTA and PET availability. Demand from packaging and polyester applications provided stability, while broader textile demand remained moderate. Changes in global PTA trade flows, including reduced competitiveness of Mexican exports into Europe after anti-dumping measures, created potential shifts in regional supply movements.
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According to Procurement Resource, looking ahead, PTA prices are expected to remain balanced, with PX costs, plant operating rates and polyester demand recovery determining regional market direction.
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Asia
In Asia, PTA prices showed a firm upward trend during Q1 2026, supported by higher paraxylene costs, crude volatility, plant disruptions, and improved polyester-chain sentiment. In China, prices rose from USD 735.40/MT in January to USD 917.87/MT in March, reflecting a 24.81% increase. India also recorded firm movement, with prices increasing from USD 844.07/MT in January to USD 972.87/MT in March, a 15.26% rise. Japan followed the same trend, with PTA prices increasing from USD 777.58/MT in January to USD 953.87/MT in March, showing a 22.67% rise. Regional gains were supported by stronger crude-linked feedstock costs and trade flows, while India remained a key demand outlet for Chinese PTA supply. Downstream polyester demand was uneven, but stable PET, textile, and fiber consumption helped absorb higher costs.
Europe
In Europe, PTA prices increased during Q1 2026 as Germany recorded a rise from USD 857.05/MT in January to USD 999.87/MT in March, marking a 16.66% increase. The upward movement was mainly driven by higher import replacement costs, crude-linked paraxylene pressure, and freight uncertainty after the Iran war disrupted shipping confidence. Demand from PET packaging, polyester fibers, and industrial resin applications remained steady but cautious.
North America
In North America, USA PTA prices rose from USD 820.79/MT in January to USD 1,004.87/MT in March, reflecting a 22.43% increase. The rise was supported by stronger replacement costs, tighter trade sentiment, and higher freight risk, while downstream PET packaging and polyester demand remained stable.
PTA or Purified Terephthalic Acid, a white coloured solid, is an organic compound that mainly serves as a commodity chemical. It is used as a raw material to produce high-performance multipurpose plastics like polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) and even forms of bioplastics.
C8H6O4
Intermediate and precursor, Polyester fibres, Adhesives and sealant chemicals, Lubricants , Paints and coatings, Plasticisers , Pharmaceuticals, Metal-organic frameworks
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Alpek S.A.B. de C.V., BP p.l.c., Eastman Chemical Company
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p-Xylene serves as the feedstock for Terephthalic Acid production. In the Amoco process, p-xylene is oxidised in the presence of a cobalt manganese–bromide catalyst, which gives Terephthalic Acid as the result.
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