India R-PET Flakes Market Price & Trends

India Recycled PET: R-PET flakes drop $20/mt week over week / Lack of clarity on US tariffs. only market talk / Domestic market rangebound

Jun 24, 2026

The Indian recycled polyethylene terephthalate flakes market continued to weaken amid poor fundamentals, assessed at $880/ mt FOB India for premium R-PET clear flakes containing less than 30 ppm of PVC as of Aug. 13, down $20/mt week over week. R-PET food-grade pellets with a minimum intrinsic viscosity of 0.8 at $1,210/mt FOB India, unchanged week over week amid thin activity and stable fundamentals heard. As India entered a festive season, market discussions were limited, with expectations muted. The primary challenge remained a weak export market for R-PET flakes. Trade discussions were heard at lower levels, with uncertainty surrounding tariffs on R-PET exports. Feedback from market participants was mixed. A trader described the situation as a “black hole,” noting that demand had declined beyond the usual seasonal drop. He added...

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