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Asian Recycled PET / Asian recycled PET prices stay rangebound / High freight costs dampen European demand / Domestic uptake remains weak as virgin prices remain competitive despite recent uptick

Aug 29, 2026

Asian recycled polyethylene terephthalate prices remain rangebound in the week to Aug. 26, as freight challenges persist and sentiment on domestic demand remains mixed. the Recycled-PET clear flakes FOB SE Asia Daily stable week over week, at $840/metric ton on Aug. 26. the Recycled-PET clear flakes premium grade FOB SE Asia Daily down $5/mt week over week, at $860/mt on Aug. 26. the Recycled-PET food-grade pellets FOB SE Asia up $5/mt week over week, at $1,230/mt on Aug. 26. Demand for recycled PET sees little improvement from both export and domestic markets. In Europe, while actual trade activity remains thin, market participants indicate a slight uptick in buying interest as converter operating rates make a gradual recover post-summer. ©2026 However, Southeast Asian recyclers indicate that they are not seeing the...

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