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Polyester DTY Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
Polyester DTY prices in the United States, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 2.6% in Q2 2026 to USD 2,000.00/MT from USD 1,950.00/MT in Q1, extending the strong upward momentum recorded through early 2026. Chinese prices, the lowest of the four regions, rose 4.8% to USD 1,300.00/MT, tracking tighter texturising capacity and firm apparel demand. Globally, the average rose from USD 1,530.80/MT in Q1 to USD 1,578.00/MT in Q2, a 3.1% gain, extending the recovery that took hold after a narrow, stable full-year 2025. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 1,250.00-2,050.00/MT is expected, with improving apparel export orders, firming PTA feedstock costs, and seasonal restocking likely to support a cautiously positive outlook.
Polyester DTY, or draw textured yarn, is a bulked, textured continuous filament yarn produced by simultaneously drawing and texturising polyester partially oriented yarn, or POY, through a texturising machine equipped with friction discs or pin units. The texturising process imparts a characteristic bulk, elasticity, and soft hand to the filament structure, making DTY fundamentally different from flat filament yarns such as FDY, and suitable for circular and warp knitting of fabrics used in apparel, home textiles, and sportswear. DTY generally costs less than nylon DTY and is more elastic than polyester FDY. China remains the lowest-cost producing region given its stable domestic supply base, while North America commands the highest regional premium in this market. PTA and MEG feedstock costs, apparel and sportswear knitwear demand, and texturising capacity utilization are what drive prices in this market.
Polyester DTY Price Forecast for 2026
The outlook for Polyester DTY through H2 2026 is cautiously firming, with the April 2026 Northeast Asian price recovery providing a clear direction signal as apparel seasonality, improving export order books, and firming PTA and MEG feedstock costs support a gradual recovery. Strong demand from the textile and clothing manufacturing industries, alongside expanding production schedules for spring and summer collections, should continue supporting this market through the remainder of the year.
The main upside risk is a further tightening of texturising capacity from scheduled plant shutdowns or maintenance, which could accelerate the pace of gains beyond current expectations. The main downside risk is a resumption of the subdued mid-year demand conditions that kept 2025 pricing in a narrow band, which could slow the current recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1,250.00 - 2,050.00 | Improving apparel export orders support a cautiously positive path |
| United States | 1,850.00 - 2,150.00 | Strong sportswear and knitwear demand sustains the highest cost |
| Germany | 1,450.00 - 1,650.00 | Steady European apparel demand supports continued firmness |
| India | 1,280.00 - 1,450.00 | Growing knitwear export demand drives continued gains |
| China | 1,200.00 - 1,400.00 | Tighter texturising capacity keeps this market firming |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Polyester DTY Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 2,000.00/MT
- Germany: USD 1,560.00/MT
- India: USD 1,360.00/MT
- China: USD 1,300.00/MT
Polyester DTY Prices in the United States
US Polyester DTY prices averaged USD 2,000.00/MT in Q2 2026, the highest of any region tracked here, up 2.6% from USD 1,950.00/MT in Q1, extending the strong upward momentum recorded through early 2026.
Why did the price of Polyester DTY change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Strong demand from sportswear and knitwear manufacturers, valued for stretch and bulk properties, continued keeping this market at the top of the range tracked in this report.
Polyester DTY Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 1,560.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 2.6% from USD 1,520.00/MT in Q1, as steady European apparel demand continued supporting this market.
Why did the price of Polyester DTY change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Steady demand from European apparel and home textile applications kept buyers active even as feedstock costs continued moving higher through the quarter.
Polyester DTY Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 1,360.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 3.0% from USD 1,320.00/MT in Q1, as growing knitwear export demand continued driving gains.
Why did the price of Polyester DTY change in Q2 2026 in India?
Strong demand from the textile and clothing manufacturing industries fueled procurement activity amid a recovery in export orders for clothing products and expanding production schedules for spring and summer collections.
Polyester DTY Prices in China
Chinese prices, the lowest of the four regions, averaged USD 1,300.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 4.8% from USD 1,240.00/MT in Q1, tracking tighter texturising capacity and firm apparel demand.
Why did the price of Polyester DTY change in Q2 2026 in China?
Tighter supply levels, due to controlled texturizing capacity rates and scheduled plant shutdowns at major production facilities, combined with strong consumption levels in the knitting, weaving, and home furnishings segments, continued sustaining robust offtake.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Polyester DTY Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1,950.00/MT
- Germany: USD 1,520.00/MT
- India: USD 1,320.00/MT
- China: USD 1,240.00/MT
Polyester DTY Prices in the United States
US prices rose 3.7% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,950.00/MT from USD 1,880.00/MT in Q4 2025, extending the recovery that began earlier in the year.
Why did the price of Polyester DTY change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Global averages ranged narrowly across all four quarters of 2025 before recovering in Q1 2026, reflecting improving apparel seasonality, export order books, and firming PTA and MEG feedstock costs.
Polyester DTY Prices in Germany
German prices rose 4.1% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,520.00/MT from USD 1,460.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking firming PTA and MEG feedstock costs.
Why did the price of Polyester DTY change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
The moderate upward trend in prices was mainly attributable to increases in the cost of raw materials, such as purified terephthalic acid and monoethylene glycol, used in the production of draw textured yarn.
Polyester DTY Prices in India
Indian prices rose 3.9% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,320.00/MT from USD 1,270.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking the broader Asian recovery.
Why did the price of Polyester DTY change in Q1 2026 in India?
The strong demand from the textile and clothing manufacturing industries fueled procurement activity amid a recovery in export orders for clothing products and the expansion of production schedules for spring and summer collections.
Polyester DTY Prices in China
Chinese prices rose 3.3% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,240.00/MT from USD 1,200.00/MT in Q4 2025, with the upward pricing movement registered between December and March 2026 reaching 5.1 percent.
Why did the price of Polyester DTY change in Q1 2026 in China?
The supply side witnessed tighter supply levels due to controlled texturizing capacity rates and scheduled plant shutdowns at major production plants, while strong consumption levels in the knitting, weaving, and home furnishings fabric segments sustained robust offtake of draw textured yarn.
Quarterly Polyester DTY Price Trends
Global Polyester DTY prices held in a narrow, stable range through all four quarters of 2025, reflecting stable Chinese supply and subdued mid-year demand, before recovering firmly in Q1 2026 as apparel seasonality, improving export order books, and firming PTA and MEG feedstock costs drove a clear upward direction that continued into Q2.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 1,578.00 | +3.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 1,530.80 | +3.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1,474.80 | +1.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 1,456.60 | +1.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1,433.80 | - | — Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | — In Progress |
What was Polyester DTY Price in 2025?
Polyester DTY held within a narrow, stable global band across most of 2025, reflecting stable Chinese supply and subdued mid-year demand, with every region tracked in this report posting modest annual gains before the pace of firming accelerated sharply once apparel seasonality and feedstock costs strengthened in early 2026.
Polyester DTY Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 1,800.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,880.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 4.4%, the strongest annual increase of the four regions.
Polyester DTY Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 1,400.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,460.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 4.3%, tracking steady feedstock cost increases.
Polyester DTY Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from about USD 1,250.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,270.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 1.6%, the smallest annual increase of the four regions.
Polyester DTY Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from about USD 1,180.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,200.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 1.7%, reflecting stable domestic supply throughout the year.
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As a bulked, textured yarn with characteristic elasticity and soft hand, it is used for circular and warp knitting of fabrics for apparel, home textiles, and sportswear, valued for its stretch, softness, and volume.
The Q2 2026 global average was USD 1,578.00/MT, ranging from USD 1,300.00/MT in China to USD 2,000.00/MT in the United States.
The global average rose from USD 1,474.80/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 1,530.80/MT in Q1 2026 and then to USD 1,578.00/MT in Q2, extending the recovery that took hold after a narrow, stable full-year 2025.
DTY is a bulked, textured yarn produced by drawing and texturising polyester partially oriented yarn, giving it stretch, softness, and volume ideal for knitwear and sportswear, while FDY is a flat, unidirectional filament used directly in weaving.
The global average is expected in the USD 1,250.00-2,050.00/MT range, with improving apparel export orders, firming feedstock costs, and seasonal restocking supporting a cautiously positive outlook.
China holds the lowest cost among the regions tracked here given stable domestic supply, while the United States carries by far the highest cost given strong sportswear and knitwear demand.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, connect with the Expert Market Research team.
PTA and MEG feedstock costs, apparel and sportswear knitwear demand, and texturising capacity utilization.
China maintains substantial texturising production capacity, with India, Germany, and the United States also significant producing and consuming markets tied to their domestic apparel and sportswear industries.
Buyers can monitor PTA and MEG feedstock cost trends and Chinese texturising capacity utilization given their outsized influence on this market, time forward purchases around the quarterly breakdowns in this report, and benchmark supplier quotes against the tracked price ranges.
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