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BOPET Film Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
Biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate, or BOPET, film is produced by extruding PET resin and stretching it in both machine and transverse directions, yielding a strong, clear, heat-resistant film. The largest demand pull comes from flexible packaging applications, followed by electrical insulation and solar module backsheet use, and industrial laminate applications. PET resin and terephthalic acid feedstock costs, packaging sector demand, and regional production capacity all feed into the price.
Global BOPET film prices tracked close to the USD 1.74 to USD 1.96 per KG range projected for 2026, as PET resin firming and packaging demand supported the tone. US prices averaged USD 1.92 per KG in Q1 2026, up 7.9 percent from Q4 2025, as firmer PET resin and terephthalic acid feedstock costs from Middle East supply disruptions elevated production expenses while flexible packaging and electrical insulation procurement maintained consistent buying. China's large production capacity kept it the most affordable source, while Germany remained the highest-cost reporting region.
What is BOPET Film Price in August 2026?
BOPET film prices held a firm tone through August 2026, tracking close to the Q1 2026 levels across all tracked regions, as firmer PET resin feedstock costs and steady flexible packaging and electrical insulation demand continued to support the market.
- North America (US): US BOPET film prices held near USD 1.89 to USD 1.95 per KG, close to the USD 1.92 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as firmer PET resin feedstock costs from Middle East paraxylene and terephthalic acid disruptions and flexible packaging procurement continued to support the level.
- APAC (China): Chinese BOPET film prices held near USD 1.37 to USD 1.43 per KG, close to the USD 1.40 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as the country's large production capacity continued to keep it the most affordable sourcing region globally.
- Europe (Germany): German BOPET film prices held near USD 2.25 to USD 2.31 per KG, close to the USD 2.28 per KG recorded in Q1 2026 and the highest among tracked markets, as high feedstock and energy costs continued to keep Germany the most expensive market.
BOPET Film Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for BOPET film through the rest of 2026 leans cautiously firm. PET resin feedstock costs firmed from Middle East terephthalic acid and paraxylene supply disruptions. Flexible packaging and solar backsheet demand is recovering with improving consumer goods and renewable energy sector activity.
The main upside risk is a sustained PET resin cost increase alongside accelerating solar module installation and flexible packaging growth in emerging markets. The main downside risk is Chinese BOPET film overcapacity that limits the extent of global price recovery despite firmer feedstock costs.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.74 - 1.96 | PET resin firming and packaging demand support tone |
| United States | 1.84 - 2.06 | Steady packaging and electrical demand holds it firm |
| China | 1.32 - 1.54 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 2.20 - 2.42 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.74 - 1.96 | Growing packaging and solar demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
BOPET Film Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.92/KG
- China: USD 1.40/KG
- Germany: USD 2.28/KG
- India: USD 1.82/KG
BOPET Film Prices in the United States
US BOPET film prices averaged USD 1.92/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.9% from USD 1.78/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer PET resin and terephthalic acid feedstock costs from Middle East supply disruptions elevated production expenses. Flexible packaging and electrical insulation procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer PET resin feedstock costs from Middle East paraxylene and terephthalic acid disruptions raised the film production cost floor. Flexible packaging and electrical insulation procurement lifted buying from converters and fabricators. Solar module backsheet sector demand provided additional consistent buying support.
BOPET Film Prices in China
Chinese BOPET film prices averaged USD 1.40/KG in Q1 2026, up 6.1% from USD 1.32/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year packaging and solar sector restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic PET resin costs raised the production floor despite large domestic film production capacity.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday packaging and solar module sector restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic PET resin feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic BOPET film capacity kept China the most affordable source despite the quarterly recovery.
BOPET Film Prices in Germany
German BOPET film prices averaged USD 2.28/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.5% from USD 2.12/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher PET resin and energy costs elevated European film production expenses. Recovering flexible packaging and solar backsheet sector demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher PET resin and energy costs elevated European film production expenses. Middle East disruptions added import cost premiums to paraxylene and terephthalic acid feedstock. Recovering flexible packaging, solar backsheet, and electrical insulation demand maintained consistent procurement from European film converters.
BOPET Film Prices in India
Indian BOPET film prices averaged USD 1.82/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.1% from USD 1.70/KG in Q4 2025. Growing packaging and solar module demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked PET resin costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing flexible packaging and solar module backsheet demand lifted procurement. Firmer import-linked PET resin feedstock costs raised the production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported PET resin and BOPET film.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
BOPET Film Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 1.78/KG
- China: USD 1.32/KG
- Germany: USD 2.12/KG
- India: USD 1.70/KG
BOPET Film Prices in the United States
US BOPET film prices averaged USD 1.78/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Soft year-end packaging demand and lower PET resin costs reduced buying urgency. The market eased near USD 1.78/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Soft year-end packaging demand and lower PET resin feedstock costs reduced buying urgency. Adequate domestic and import supply maintained comfortable availability. The market eased near USD 1.78/KG into year-end.
BOPET Film Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 1.32/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Seasonal packaging demand moderation and large domestic film capacity maintained downward pressure. The market eased near USD 1.32/KG.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in Q4 2025 in China?
Seasonal packaging demand moderation reduced procurement urgency. Large domestic BOPET film capacity and competitive pricing maintained downward pressure. The market eased near USD 1.32/KG into year-end.
BOPET Film Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 2.12/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Reduced packaging and solar sector procurement and softer PET resin costs eased the production floor near USD 2.12/KG.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Reduced packaging and solar sector procurement slowed buying. Softer PET resin feedstock costs eased the European production floor. Adequate import availability maintained supply balance near USD 2.12/KG.
BOPET Film Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 1.70/KG in Q4 2025, declining modestly. Seasonal packaging demand moderation and softer PET resin import costs reduced urgency near USD 1.70/KG.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in Q4 2025 in India?
Seasonal packaging demand moderation reduced procurement urgency. Softer import-linked PET resin costs eased the production floor. The market eased near USD 1.70/KG into year-end.
Quarterly BOPET Film Price Trends
Global BOPET film prices showed a volatile alternating pattern through 2025, with a Q2 decline, a Q3 packaging season recovery, a Q4 softening, and a sharp Q1 2026 surge. The average fell from USD 1.733/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.710/KG in Q2, recovered to USD 1.733/KG in Q3, eased to USD 1.705/KG in Q4, then surged to USD 1.855/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 7.0% over the window. PET resin feedstock cycles and packaging and solar sector demand dynamics drove the pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.855 | +8.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.705 | -1.6% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.733 | +1.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1.710 | -1.3% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2025 | 1.733 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was BOPET Film Price in 2025?
BOPET film prices showed a broadly declining but volatile pattern through 2025. The global average opened at USD 1.733/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 1.705/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of about 1.6%. Alternating packaging demand cycles and PET resin feedstock cost swings created the characteristic quarterly oscillation, while the overall decline reflected soft European packaging demand and competitive Chinese supply.
BOPET Film Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 1.82/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.78/KG by Q4, a decline of 2.2%. Soft packaging demand and lower PET resin costs weighed on H2 despite the brief Q3 season recovery.
BOPET Film Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 1.28/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.32/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.1%. Growing domestic packaging and solar module demand drove the firming. China held the lowest price level throughout the year.
BOPET Film Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 2.18/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.12/KG by Q4, a decline of 2.8%. Soft European packaging and construction sector demand and lower PET resin costs weighed on the market. Germany maintained the highest price level throughout.
BOPET Film Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 1.65/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.70/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.0%. Growing packaging and solar module backsheet demand drove the consistent firming. India held a firm and growing middle range through the year.
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Flexible food and beverage packaging applications take the largest share, where the barrier, heat resistance, and print quality of BOPET film provide functional advantages. Solar module backsheet and capacitor dielectric film, electrical insulation tape, graphic arts lamination, and release film also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.92/KG in the United States, USD 1.40/KG in China, USD 2.28/KG in Germany, and USD 1.82/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average fell from USD 1.733/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 1.705/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of around 1.6%. A volatile alternating quarterly pattern reflected competing packaging demand cycles and PET resin feedstock cost swings
Packaging and solar sector demand cycles created alternating quarterly procurement moves. PET resin feedstock cost swings amplified the quarterly oscillation, while soft European packaging demand maintained overall downward pressure through the year.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.74 to 1.96/KG range for the rest of 2026, with recovery on firmer PET resin feedstock costs and growing flexible packaging and solar module backsheet demand globally.
Germany sits highest on PET resin and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on packaging and solar demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic PET resin and BOPET film production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to PET resin and paraxylene feedstock costs, flexible packaging sector demand cycles, and solar module installation activity. Middle East paraxylene supply events and packaging market growth are key near-term signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China and India holding the largest film production capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Any PET resin cost shift ripples across BOPET film markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time packaging and solar backsheet contracts around demand cycles, build cover when PET resin signals tightening, and monitor paraxylene and terephthalic acid cost trends as the primary upstream signal.
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