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Polyester Filament Yarn Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Polyester filament yarn prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, fell 2.5% across 2025, declining from USD 1.62/KG in Q1 to USD 1.58/KG by Q4 as soft European apparel and packaging demand and ample Chinese polyester capacity weighed on the market. Globally, the average eased from USD 1.303/KG to USD 1.310/KG, a modest 0.5% gain, masking a clear H1 decline and H2 recovery pattern. For the remainder of 2026, a global average of USD 1.34-1.52/KG is expected, with recovery on firmer PTA and MEG feedstock costs.
Polyester filament yarn is a continuous synthetic filament produced by melt-spinning polyethylene terephthalate polymer derived from purified terephthalic acid and monoethylene glycol. The largest pull comes from apparel and fashion fabrics, followed by home textiles, technical and industrial fabrics, and sportswear. PTA and MEG feedstock costs, apparel and home textile demand cycles, and regional polyester plant operating rates all feed into the price.
Polyester Filament Yarn Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for polyester filament yarn through the rest of 2026 leans cautiously firm. PTA feedstock costs surged in Q1 2026 from domestic supply constraints and Middle East paraxylene tightness. Spring apparel season demand is lifting procurement from fabric weavers and knitters.
The main upside risk is a sustained PTA and MEG cost surge alongside a broad apparel sector recovery. The main downside risk is continued Chinese polyester overcapacity that keeps the global price floor from rising further despite feedstock cost pressure.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.34 - 1.52 | Firmer feedstock costs and apparel demand support recovery |
| United States | 1.50 - 1.68 | Steady technical and apparel fabric demand holds it firm |
| China | 0.90 - 1.06 | Large polyester capacity keeps it the most affordable source |
| Germany | 1.58 - 1.76 | High energy and compliance costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.28 - 1.46 | Growing apparel export demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.55/KG
- China: USD 0.95/KG
- Germany: USD 1.65/KG
- India: USD 1.35/KG
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices in the United States
US polyester filament yarn prices averaged USD 1.55/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.7% from USD 1.48/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer PTA and MEG feedstock costs elevated production expenses. Spring apparel and sportswear season procurement from fabric weavers supported consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Polyester Filament Yarn change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer PTA feedstock costs from domestic supply constraints and Middle East paraxylene tightness elevated production expenses. Spring apparel and sportswear fabric procurement supported consistent buyer activity. Reduced Asian import inflows from higher freight and insurance costs tightened domestic availability.
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices in China
Chinese polyester filament yarn prices averaged USD 0.95/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.6% from USD 0.90/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year apparel and home textile restocking lifted buying from spinning mills and weavers. Firmer PTA and MEG feedstock costs raised the production cost floor despite large domestic capacity.
Why did the price of Polyester Filament Yarn change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday apparel and home textile restocking lifted procurement from spinning mills and fabric weavers. Firmer PTA and MEG feedstock costs raised the domestic production floor. The large polyester filament capacity base kept China the most competitive source despite the quarterly recovery.
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices in Germany
German polyester filament yarn prices averaged USD 1.65/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.4% from USD 1.58/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher PTA and energy costs elevated European polyester production expenses. Spring apparel and technical fabric demand provided consistent buying support through the quarter.
Why did the price of Polyester Filament Yarn change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher PTA feedstock and energy costs elevated European polyester filament yarn production expenses. Spring apparel and technical fabric season demand maintained consistent weaver procurement. Middle East shipping disruptions added freight premiums to PTA and MEG import costs, reinforcing the quarterly gain.
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices in India
Indian polyester filament yarn prices averaged USD 1.35/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.5% from USD 1.28/KG in Q4 2025. Growing apparel export demand and firmer domestic PTA costs lifted the production floor. Strait of Hormuz disruptions added freight premiums to PTA and MEG feedstock imports, reinforcing the quarterly gain.
Why did the price of Polyester Filament Yarn change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing apparel export demand from European and US buyers lifted weaving and spinning sector procurement. Firmer domestic PTA costs from paraxylene feedstock tightness raised the production floor. Strait of Hormuz disruptions elevated freight costs for PTA and MEG feedstock imports.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 1.48/KG
- China: USD 0.90/KG
- Germany: USD 1.58/KG
- India: USD 1.28/KG
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices in the United States
US polyester filament yarn prices averaged USD 1.48/KG in Q4 2025, firming on the quarter. Autumn-winter apparel and home textile demand supported consistent buying. Firmer PTA feedstock costs held the production floor elevated near USD 1.48/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Polyester Filament Yarn change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Autumn-winter apparel and home textile demand lifted procurement from spinning mills and fabric weavers. Firmer PTA feedstock costs maintained an elevated production floor. Consistent downstream buying prevented inventory build, holding the market near USD 1.48/KG.
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices in China
Chinese polyester filament yarn prices averaged USD 0.90/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the H1 low. Autumn-winter apparel export orders and firmer PTA and MEG costs supported buying. Large domestic capacity limited the recovery, holding the average near USD 0.90/KG.
Why did the price of Polyester Filament Yarn change in Q4 2025 in China?
Autumn-winter apparel export orders from Western buyers lifted spinning and weaving sector procurement. Firmer PTA and MEG feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic polyester capacity kept the recovery measured near USD 0.90/KG.
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices in Germany
German polyester filament yarn prices averaged USD 1.58/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the H1 low. Seasonal apparel and home furnishing demand supported buying. Firm energy and PTA costs maintained the production floor near USD 1.58/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Polyester Filament Yarn change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Seasonal apparel and home furnishing fabric demand supported buying from European weavers. Firm energy and PTA feedstock costs maintained the elevated production floor. The market held near USD 1.58/KG, recovering from the earlier soft period.
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices in India
Indian polyester filament yarn prices averaged USD 1.28/KG in Q4 2025, firming on the quarter. Growing apparel export orders and wedding season domestic demand lifted buying. Firmer PTA costs and stable plant operations held the market near USD 1.28/KG.
Why did the price of Polyester Filament Yarn change in Q4 2025 in India?
Growing apparel export orders and wedding season domestic fabric demand lifted weaving sector procurement. Firmer PTA feedstock costs raised the domestic production floor. Stable plant operations maintained consistent supply near USD 1.28/KG.
Quarterly Polyester Filament Yarn Price Trends
Global polyester filament yarn prices dipped through H1 2025 before recovering steadily through H2 and accelerating in Q1 2026. The average fell from USD 1.303/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.288/KG in Q2 and USD 1.285/KG in Q3, before recovering to USD 1.310/KG in Q4 and USD 1.375/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 5.5% over the window. PTA feedstock firming and seasonal apparel demand drove the H2 recovery.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.375 | +5.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.310 | +1.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 1.285 | -0.2% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1.288 | -1.2% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2025 | 1.303 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Polyester Filament Yarn Price in 2025?
Polyester filament yarn prices showed a clear H1 softening and H2 recovery through 2025. The global average opened at USD 1.303/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 1.310/KG in Q4, a modest full-year gain of about 0.5%. Weak H1 apparel demand and soft PTA and MEG feedstock costs weighed on prices, while seasonal H2 apparel restocking and firming feedstock costs supported the recovery in the second half.
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 1.42/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.48/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.2%. Consistent technical and apparel fabric demand and firmer PTA costs maintained an upward bias despite a soft H1. The H2 seasonal recovery supported the full-year gain.
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 0.95/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.90/KG by Q4, a decline of 5.3%. Weak apparel export demand in H1 and competitive domestic polyester capacity maintained downward pressure. China held the lowest price level throughout the year.
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 1.62/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.58/KG by Q4, a decline of 2.5%. Soft European apparel demand in H1 weighed on the market. Germany maintained the highest price level throughout the year despite the modest decline.
Polyester Filament Yarn Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 1.22/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.28/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.9%, the strongest in the dataset. Growing apparel export demand and firmer PTA costs drove the consistent H2 recovery. India held a firm middle in the regional range.
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Key Questions Answered in the Report
Apparel and fashion fabrics take the largest share, covering everything from lightweight chiffon to heavy-duty technical fabrics. Home textiles, sportswear, industrial fabrics, and packaging tapes also consume significant volumes globally.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.55/KG in the United States, USD 0.95/KG in China, USD 1.65/KG in Germany, and USD 1.35/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average was broadly flat, easing from USD 1.303/KG in Q1 to a low of USD 1.285/KG in Q3, then recovering to USD 1.310/KG by Q4, a full-year gain of about 0.5%. A clear H1 softening and H2 seasonal recovery pattern dominated the year.
Weak spring apparel demand and soft PTA and MEG feedstock costs removed upward price support in H1. Competitive Chinese polyester supply maintained a well-supplied global market, limiting any recovery attempts through the first two quarters.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.34 to 1.52/KG range for the rest of 2026, with recovery on firmer PTA and MEG feedstock costs and improving apparel season demand.
Germany sits highest on energy and compliance costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on steady apparel demand, and China prices lowest on large polyester capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to PTA and MEG feedstock costs, apparel and home textile demand cycles, and regional polyester plant operating rates. Middle East crude oil changes and seasonal apparel production cycles are the key near-term signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China and India holding the largest capacity, followed by Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Because output is tied to PTA and MEG, any feedstock shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time contracts, build cover when PTA signals tightening, and monitor seasonal apparel demand cycles as leading demand indicators. Regional price gaps help teams weigh cost-effective sourcing origins.
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