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Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
Terephthalic acid (TPA) is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid produced from paraxylene through catalytic oxidation, used as the primary feedstock for polyester fiber, PET resin, and polyester film manufacturing. Paraxylene feedstock costs, and polyester and PET resin demand all feed into the price.
Global terephthalic acid prices in Q1 2026 stood at USD 0.992 per KG in North America, the highest among tracked markets, USD 0.766 per KG in Southeast Asia, USD 0.735 per KG in Europe, and USD 0.706 per KG in Northeast Asia, the most competitively priced tracked market. North America held the highest tracked price on elevated domestic paraxylene feedstock and logistics costs, while Northeast Asia benefited from ample regional production capacity. Steady polyester fiber and PET resin demand continued to underpin consumption across all tracked regions.
What is Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Price in August 2026?
Terephthalic acid prices held close to Q1 2026 levels through August 2026, tracking regional paraxylene feedstock cost differentials, as steady polyester fiber and PET resin demand continued to support the market across all tracked regions.
- North America: North American TPA prices held near USD 0.94 to USD 1.04 per KG, close to the USD 0.992 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.
- APAC (Southeast/Northeast Asia): Southeast Asian TPA prices held near USD 0.73 to USD 0.80 per KG, close to the USD 0.766 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, while Northeast Asian prices held near USD 0.67 to USD 0.74 per KG, the most competitively priced tracked market.
- Europe: European TPA prices held near USD 0.70 to USD 0.77 per KG, close to the USD 0.735 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as steady polyester fiber demand continued to support the region's pricing.
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Price Forecast for 2026
The rest of the year of 2026 looks stable to slightly firmer. Ample capacity caps any rally, but a firmer paraxylene backdrop and the steady PET demand put a floor under the prices, and the forecast bands sit a touch above current levels. A crude or paraxylene spike, or a PET restocking wave, would lift prices. A fresh round of Chinese capacity, or weak textile demand, would push them back down.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 0.805 - 0.940 | Stable; ample capacity meets steady polyester demand |
| North America | 0.994 - 1.182 | Highest; tighter regional supply holds a premium |
| Southeast Asia | 0.768 - 0.882 | Firming; restocking and paraxylene costs lift prices |
| Europe | 0.738 - 0.863 | Easing; soft polyester demand pulls prices down |
| Northeast Asia | 0.720 - 0.833 | Lowest; vast Chinese capacity anchors the floor |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices Q1 2026:
- North America: USD 0.992/KG
- Southeast Asia: USD 0.766/KG
- Europe: USD 0.735/KG
- Northeast Asia: USD 0.706/KG
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices in North America
North America had eased into a value of 3.7% to USD 0.992/KG in Q1 of the year 2026. It had been slipping below the dollar mark for the first time in the period. Softer paraxylene costs and steady but unspectacular PET demand pulled prices down. The region kept its premium over the rest, just by a narrower margin.
Why did the price of Terephthalic Acid (TPA) change in Q1 2026 in North America?
Softer paraxylene costs and steady PET demand eased prices 3.7% to USD 0.992/KG.
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia firmed 5.5% to USD 0.766/KG, the strongest gain of the quarter. Restocking by polyester producers and firmer paraxylene costs drove the rise. The market recovered from a soft 2025 to start the new year on a firmer note.
Why did the price of Terephthalic Acid (TPA) change in Q1 2026 in Southeast Asia?
Restocking and firmer paraxylene costs drove a 5.5% rise to USD 0.766/KG.
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices in Europe
Europe eased 1.0% to USD 0.735/KG, extending a gentle year-long slide. Soft polyester and PET demand kept the market on the back foot, while ample imports gave producers little room. Prices drifted to the low end of the table.
Why did the price of Terephthalic Acid (TPA) change in Q1 2026 in Europe?
Soft polyester demand and ample imports trimmed prices 1.0% to USD 0.735/KG.
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices in Northeast Asia
Northeast Asia jumped 9.9% to USD 0.706/KG, rebounding hard from its year-end low. A post-holiday restart in polyester plants lifted demand, and firmer paraxylene costs added support. Vast Chinese capacity still keeps the region the global floor, but the recovery was sharp.
Why did the price of Terephthalic Acid (TPA) change in Q1 2026 in Northeast Asia?
A post-holiday polyester restart and firmer paraxylene costs drove a 9.9% rebound to USD 0.706/KG.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices Q4 2025:
- North America: USD 1.030/KG
- Southeast Asia: USD 0.726/KG
- Europe: USD 0.743/KG
- Northeast Asia: USD 0.642/KG
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices in North America
North America was flat in Q4 2025 at USD 1.030/KG, up 0.2%. Tighter regional supply held the premium, while steady PET demand kept the market balanced. The region had held near a dollar all year.
Why did the price of Terephthalic Acid (TPA) change in Q4 2025 in North America?
Tighter regional supply and steady demand held prices flat at USD 1.030/KG, up 0.2%.
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia firmed 3.7% to USD 0.726/KG in Q4 2025. Restocking ahead of the new year and firmer feedstock costs lent support. The market began to recover from its mid-year low.
Why did the price of Terephthalic Acid (TPA) change in Q4 2025 in Southeast Asia?
Restocking and firmer feedstock costs drove a 3.7% rise to USD 0.726/KG.
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices in Europe
Europe eased 4.5% to USD 0.743/KG in Q4 2025. Weak polyester demand and ample supply pressed prices lower into winter. Buyers covered only near-term needs.
Why did the price of Terephthalic Acid (TPA) change in Q4 2025 in Europe?
Weak polyester demand and ample supply drove a 4.5% fall to USD 0.743/KG.
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices in Northeast Asia
Northeast Asia eased 2.8% to USD 0.642/KG in Q4 2025, its year low. Vast capacity and soft pre-winter demand pressed the floor lower. The region set the base for its sharp early-2026 rebound.
Why did the price of Terephthalic Acid (TPA) change in Q4 2025 in Northeast Asia?
Vast capacity and soft demand eased the floor 2.8% to USD 0.642/KG.
Quarterly Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Price Trends
Terephthalic acid held a tight range across the six quarters, the global average moving from USD 0.798/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.800/KG in Q1 2026, a net change of just 0.3%. Ample capacity and steady polyester demand kept the market balanced, with a soft patch in late 2025 and a firm rebound to start 2026. Paraxylene costs set the backdrop throughout.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 0.800 | +1.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 0.785 | -0.9% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 0.792 | -1.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 0.800 | +0.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 0.798 | - | - |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Price in 2025?
Terephthalic acid was broadly flat in 2025, the global average easing from USD 0.798/KG in Q1 to USD 0.785/KG by Q4, down 1.6%. Three forces shaped the year. Ample and still-growing Chinese capacity kept the floor down. Steady but unspectacular polyester and PET demand gave the market a base. And a soft paraxylene backdrop held the cost side in check. The regions diverged only modestly around the flat headline.
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices in North America in 2025
North America held the top of the table, barely moving from USD 1.029/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.030/KG by Q4, up 0.1%. Tighter regional supply sustained the premium all year. Balanced supply and demand was the dominant driver, keeping the market steady near a dollar.
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices in Southeast Asia in 2025
Southeast Asia eased through the first three quarters, from USD 0.734/KG in Q1 2025 to a USD 0.700/KG Q3 low, before recovering to USD 0.726/KG by Q4. Soft polyester demand drove the dip, restocking the recovery. Polyester demand swings were the dominant driver.
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices in Europe in 2025
Europe eased from USD 0.762/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.743/KG by Q4, down 2.5%, after a brief Q2 firming. Weak polyester and PET demand pressed prices lower through the second half. Soft demand was the dominant driver.
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) Prices in Northeast Asia in 2025
Northeast Asia held the global floor, ranging from USD 0.642/KG to USD 0.668/KG through 2025 before a sharp early-2026 rebound. Vast Chinese capacity capped the market, with soft demand pressing it lower late in the year. Structural overcapacity was the dominant driver, keeping the region the cheapest source.
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It is the backbone of the polyester chain. Polyester fibre for textiles and PET resin for bottles and packaging take the overwhelming bulk of demand, with a small share going to films and specialty resins.
The Q1 2026 global average was USD 0.800/KG. North America was the highest at USD 0.992/KG, while Northeast Asia was the lowest at USD 0.706/KG, on a delivered to contract basis.
The global average eased from USD 0.798/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.785/KG by Q4, down 1.6%, as ample capacity met steady polyester demand.
Three factors held the market in balance: ample and growing Chinese capacity, steady but unspectacular polyester and PET demand, and a soft paraxylene backdrop that kept feedstock costs in check.
The global average is projected at USD 0.805 - 0.940/KG for the remainder of 2026, with a firmer paraxylene backdrop and steady PET demand pointing to slight firmness against ample capacity.
North America trades at a premium on tighter regional supply, Southeast Asia and Europe sit mid-table, and Northeast Asia anchors the floor on vast Chinese capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Paraxylene and crude oil costs, polyester and PET demand, Chinese capacity additions, and trade flows are the primary 2026 pricing factors.
North America averaged USD 0.992/KG in Q1 2026, the highest, on tighter regional supply and a steady PET demand base.
Polyester fibre for textiles and PET resin for bottles and packaging dominate demand, with polyester films and specialty resins forming the next most significant outlets.
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