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Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
Purified terephthalic acid (PTA) is a refined aromatic dicarboxylic acid produced from paraxylene through catalytic oxidation and purification, used as the primary feedstock for polyester fiber and PET resin manufacturing. Paraxylene feedstock costs, and polyester fibre and PET resin demand all feed into the price.
Global PTA prices in Q1 2026 stood at USD 1.30 per KG in the United States, the highest among tracked markets, USD 0.96 per KG in India, USD 0.86 per KG in Germany, and USD 0.67 per KG in China, the most competitively priced tracked market. The United States held the highest tracked price on elevated domestic paraxylene feedstock and logistics costs, while China benefited from ample regional production capacity and plant operating rates. Steady polyester fibre demand, PET resin consumption, and packaging sector growth continued to underpin consumption across all tracked regions.
What is Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Price in August 2026?
PTA prices held close to Q1 2026 levels through August 2026, tracking regional paraxylene feedstock cost differentials, as steady polyester fibre and PET resin demand continued to support the market across all tracked regions.
- North America: US PTA prices held near USD 1.24 to USD 1.37 per KG, close to the USD 1.30 per KG recorded in Q1 2026 and the highest among tracked markets, as elevated domestic paraxylene feedstock and logistics costs continued to sustain the regional premium.
- South Asia (India)/Europe: Indian PTA prices held near USD 0.91 to USD 1.01 per KG, close to the USD 0.96 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, while German prices held near USD 0.82 to USD 0.90 per KG, close to the USD 0.86 per KG level.
- APAC (China): Chinese PTA prices held near USD 0.64 to USD 0.70 per KG, the most competitively priced tracked market, close to the USD 0.67 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as ample regional production capacity and plant operating rates continued to anchor pricing.
Purified Terephthalic Acid Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for purified terephthalic acid through the rest of 2026 leans cautiously firm. Polyester fibre and PET packaging demand is recovering gradually, and paraxylene feedstock values stayed elevated after the mid-year geopolitical disruption. The main upside risk is further supply constraints from plant maintenance shutdowns alongside firmer crude and naphtha values. The main downside risk is continued Chinese overcapacity and weak downstream polyester demand that keeps cost floors from translating into sustained price gains.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 0.88 - 1.06 | Firmer feedstock meets gradual polyester demand recovery |
| United States | 1.22 - 1.46 | Domestic supply constraints and import dependency keep it the highest |
| China | 0.62 - 0.76 | Large integrated PTA capacity keeps it the most affordable source |
| Germany | 0.80 - 0.96 | Steady polyester and PET demand supports the tone |
| India | 0.90 - 1.06 | Growing packaging and textile demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.30/KG
- China: USD 0.67/KG
- Germany: USD 0.86/KG
- India: USD 0.96/KG
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices in the United States
US purified terephthalic acid prices averaged USD 1.30/KG in Q1 2026, up 6.6% from USD 1.22/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Domestic supply remained constrained following the prior year’s facility shutdown, keeping import dependency high. Firmer paraxylene feedstock and Middle East freight premiums lifted landed costs, reinforcing the elevated price level.
Why did the price of Purified Terephthalic Acid change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Domestic supply remained constrained following facility shutdowns, sustaining import dependency. Firmer paraxylene feedstock and elevated Middle East freight premiums raised landed costs. Steady polyester and PET packaging demand absorbed available supply, reinforcing the quarterly gain.
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices in China
Chinese purified terephthalic acid prices averaged USD 0.67/KG in Q1 2026, up 3.1% from USD 0.65/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Polyester producers resumed output post-holiday, lifting procurement from the year-end lull. Paraxylene feedstock costs firmed modestly, providing a cost floor, while large integrated PTA capacity kept prices the most competitive globally.
Why did the price of Purified Terephthalic Acid change in Q1 2026 in China?
Polyester producers resumed post-holiday output, lifting PTA procurement from the year-end lull. Firmer paraxylene feedstock costs provided a modest cost floor. Large integrated PTA and paraxylene capacity kept China the most affordable source despite the quarterly uptick.
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices in Germany
German purified terephthalic acid prices averaged USD 0.86/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.5% from USD 0.80/KG in Q4 2025. End-of-winter restocking from polyester and PET resin producers expanded procurement, while cross-border transport variability encouraged buyers to secure volumes earlier. Rising crude and paraxylene costs elevated the production cost floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Purified Terephthalic Acid change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Polyester and PET resin producers expanded procurement ahead of the spring season, lifting demand. Rising paraxylene and crude costs elevated the production cost floor noticeably. Cross-border transport variability encouraged early procurement, supporting the quarterly price gain.
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices in India
Indian purified terephthalic acid prices averaged USD 0.96/KG in Q1 2026, up 6.7% from USD 0.90/KG in Q4 2025. Growing packaging and textile sector demand lifted buying, while firmer import-linked paraxylene costs raised the floor. Higher Middle East freight premiums added to landed costs, reinforcing the upward tone through the quarter.
Why did the price of Purified Terephthalic Acid change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing packaging and textile demand lifted procurement from domestic and import-linked sources. Firmer paraxylene feedstock costs raised the production and landed cost floor. Higher Middle East freight premiums added incremental upward pressure through the quarter.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 1.22/KG
- China: USD 0.65/KG
- Germany: USD 0.80/KG
- India: USD 0.90/KG
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices in the United States
US purified terephthalic acid prices averaged USD 1.22/KG in Q4 2025, sharply higher on the quarter. Domestic supply remained constrained after the facility shutdown, while beverage and textile sectors maintained steady procurement. The supply shortfall and stable downstream demand kept prices at the year’s highest level near USD 1.22/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Purified Terephthalic Acid change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Domestic supply constraints from the facility shutdown kept the market import-dependent. Beverage and textile sector demand stayed consistent, absorbing available supply near USD 1.22/KG into year-end.
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices in China
Chinese purified terephthalic acid prices averaged USD 0.65/KG in Q4 2025, broadly flat on the quarter. Downstream polyester producers procured cautiously amid stable but not accelerating demand. Adequate availability and continuous PTA throughput from large integrated plants kept prices near USD 0.65/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Purified Terephthalic Acid change in Q4 2025 in China?
Cautious polyester procurement and adequate PTA availability from large integrated plants kept prices broadly flat near USD 0.65/KG, the lowest among the regions.
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices in Germany
German purified terephthalic acid prices averaged USD 0.80/KG in Q4 2025, firmer on the quarter. The polyester and resin sector expanded procurement as summer restocking ended and autumn demand picked up. Some scheduled maintenance tightened near-term supply, while buyers secured volumes earlier, supporting the quarterly gain near USD 0.80/KG.
Why did the price of Purified Terephthalic Acid change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Autumn polyester and PET resin procurement expanded as seasonal demand picked up. Scheduled maintenance at some plants tightened near-term supply, prompting buyers to secure volumes early near USD 0.80/KG.
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices in India
Indian purified terephthalic acid prices averaged USD 0.90/KG in Q4 2025, firmer on the quarter. Growing packaging and textile demand supported buying, while firmer import-linked paraxylene costs raised the floor. The market held in the firm middle of the regional range, near USD 0.90/KG.
Why did the price of Purified Terephthalic Acid change in Q4 2025 in India?
Growing packaging and textile demand supported steady buying through the quarter. Firmer import-linked paraxylene costs raised the production floor, holding the market near USD 0.90/KG.
Quarterly Purified Terephthalic Acid Price Trends
Global purified terephthalic acid prices firmed steadily across the six-quarter window. The average rose from USD 0.795/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.810/KG by Q2, USD 0.833/KG by Q3, and USD 0.893/KG in Q4. A firm Q1 2026 lifted the average to USD 0.948/KG, representing a net gain of about 19.2% across the window. US domestic supply constraints, firmer paraxylene feedstock, and gradual polyester demand recovery drove the upward trajectory.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 0.948 | +6.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 0.893 | +7.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 0.833 | +2.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 0.810 | +1.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 0.795 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Purified Terephthalic Acid Price in 2025?
Purified terephthalic acid prices firmed through 2025 across all regions. The global average opened at USD 0.795/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 0.893/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 12.3%. Three forces shaped the year. US domestic supply constraints from plant shutdowns drove a sharp regional premium, firming paraxylene feedstock costs supported producer floors globally, and gradual polyester and PET packaging demand recovery underpinned consistent buying.
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices rose from about USD 0.96/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.22/KG by Q4, a gain of 27.1%, the strongest in the dataset. Domestic facility shutdowns constrained supply, increasing import dependency. Stable polyester and PET resin demand kept procurement consistent, absorbing available supply at elevated levels through the year.
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed modestly from roughly USD 0.64/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.65/KG by Q4, a gain of 1.6%. Large integrated PTA and paraxylene capacity kept prices competitive and supply ample all year. Cautious polyester procurement limited upside, keeping China the lowest-cost source throughout.
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 0.74/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.80/KG by Q4, a gain of around 8.1%. Steady polyester and PET resin demand supported consistent buying, while firmer paraxylene feedstock costs raised the production floor. Scheduled maintenance at some plants tightened near-term supply in Q3 and Q4, supporting the steady upward trend.
Purified Terephthalic Acid Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 0.84/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.90/KG by Q4, a gain of 7.1%. Growing packaging and textile demand supported buying, while firmer import-linked paraxylene costs raised the floor. India held a firm middle in the regional range throughout the year.
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Polyester fibre and polyethylene terephthalate resin production take the largest share, covering textiles, packaging, and PET bottles. It is also used in packaging films, industrial yarns, and automotive components. Textile and packaging demand drives most of the global consumption.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.30/KG in the United States, USD 0.67/KG in China, USD 0.86/KG in Germany, and USD 0.96/KG in India, mostly on a contract to CIF or delivered basis. The United States remains the highest-priced market on domestic supply constraints.
The global average rose from USD 0.795/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 0.893/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of around 12.3%. US supply constraints drove the strongest regional gain while China stayed nearly flat on large integrated capacity.
Three factors dominated: US domestic supply constraints from facility shutdowns, firming paraxylene feedstock costs from crude oil and naphtha dynamics, and gradual polyester and PET packaging demand recovery in developed markets.
The global average is expected in the USD 0.88 to 1.06/KG range for the rest of 2026, assuming paraxylene costs stay elevated and polyester demand recovers gradually while Chinese supply remains ample.
The United States sits highest on domestic supply constraints and import dependency, India and Germany hold a firm middle on growing demand and feedstock costs, and China prices lowest on large integrated PTA capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to paraxylene feedstock costs, polyester fibre and PET resin demand, and regional plant operating rates. Plant shutdowns and capacity expansions can cause sharp regional divergences within one to two quarters.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest integrated PTA and paraxylene capacity, followed by India, the Middle East, and North America. Because output is paraxylene linked, any crude oil or naphtha shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time contracts, choose between fixed-price and index-linked supply, and build cover when paraxylene costs or plant outages signal a tightening market. Regional price gaps also help teams weigh alternative supply geographies.
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