India R-PET Prices Rise on US Tariff

India R-PET: Rises $15-$30/mt as US cuts tariffs on Indian goods / Southeast Asian R-PET cheaper, limiting near-term gains / Domestic prices steady amid mandate uncertainty

Jun 03, 2026

premium recycled polyethylene terephthalate clear flakes with a PVC content of less than 30 parts per million at $850/metric ton FOB India on Feb. 4, up $15/mt day over day and week over week, based on a higher tradable indication heard from a buyer. R-PET food-grade pellets with a minimum intrinsic viscosity of 0.8 at $1,180/mt FOB India on Feb. 4, up $25/mt day over day and $30/mt week over week, amid higher tradable levels heard from a buyer and higher offer levels. With the US lowering its tariff on India to 18%, several recyclers said they plan to reconnect with former US buyers, with one saying the outreach has already begun. However, many others said any recovery in exports will be gradual, with suppliers and buyers showing cautious optimism...

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