Asian Recycled PET: Prices stable on subdued demand despite rising virgin / Virgin material trades below recycled costs / European demand outpaces weak US interest

Sep 05, 2026

Asian recycled polyethylene terephthalate prices remained stable in the week to Sept. 2, as regional demand was subdued despite rising virgin prices. the Recycled-PET clear flakes FOB Southeast Asia Daily stable week over week, at $840/mt Sept. 2. the Recycled-PET clear flakes premium grade FOB SE Asia Daily stable week over week, at $860/mt Sept. 2. the Recycled- PET food-grade pellets FOB SE Asia stable week over week, at $1,230/mt Sept. 2. Despite rising virgin prices, recyclers cite little uptick in demand for recycled material, as virgin material continues to trade at a discount to recycled material. According to market sources, virgin PET buyers are adopting a wait-and-see stance, unwilling to chase high prices. While recyclers indicate fairly subdued demand in Southeast Asia, market sources indicate stronger demand in Northeast...

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