Price-Watch’s most active coverage of Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET) price assessment:
- 12 Micron Plain FOB Shanghai, China
- 6 Micron Metalised FOB Shanghai, China
- 12 Micron Plain CIF Manila (China), Philippines
- 6 Micron Metalised CIF Manila (China), Philippines
- 12 Micron Plain CIF Port Klang (China), Malaysia
- 6 Micron Metalised CIF Port Klang (China), Malaysia
- 12 Micron Plain Ex-North India, India
- 12 Micron Plain FOB Hazira, India
- 12 Micron Plain CIF Apapa (India), Nigeria
- 12 Micron Plain CIF Jebel Ali (India), United Arab Emirates
- 10 Micron Metalised Ex-Nashik, India
- Opaque White (45-46 Mic) FOB Nhava Sheva, India
- Opaque White (45-46 Mic) CIF Houston (India), USA
- Opaque White (45-46 Mic) CIF Algeciras (India), Spain
- 12 Micron (Corona Treated) FOB Haldia, India
- 12 Micron (Corona Treated) CIF Gdynia (India), Poland
- 12 Micron Plain Ex-Nashik, India
Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET) Price Trend Q3 2025
In Q3 2025 the BOPET market, has been continuing its downward trajectory, BOPET price trend reflecting a 2% decline from the previous quarter. The market has been under consistent pressure due to persistently weak demand from packaging converters and subdued export inquiries across key Asian destinations. Producers have been maintaining moderate production rates to manage inventory levels amid soft downstream consumption.
Feedstock costs for PTA and MEG have been relatively stable, providing limited cost push to the market. Export activity has been sluggish, with converters opting for cautious procurement strategies. Despite stable raw material fundamentals, overall market sentiment has remained bearish, weighed down by excessive supply and thin profit margins. The BOPET market has been maintaining a muted tone throughout the quarter, reflecting subdued trading and restrained buying interest.
India
BOPET Domestically Traded prices Ex-Nashik, India, Grade- 12 Micron Plain.
According to Price-Watch, In Q3 2025 the BOPET market has been witnessing a moderate decline, with BOPET prices averaging USD 1107/MT, showing a 2% drop compared to the previous quarter. The market has been experiencing softer buying sentiment as downstream converters have continued cautious procurement due to persistent margin pressures. Demand from the packaging and industrial film sectors has been steady but not robust enough to absorb the available supply. Producers have been maintaining flexible operating rates to manage inventory amid competitive pricing dynamics.
Feedstock PTA and MEG values have remained largely stable, offering limited cost support to film producers. Export activity has stayed subdued, with overseas inquiries slowing amid global uncertainty. In September 2025, BOPET price trend in India average declined by approximately 6%, with domestic and imported price. Overall, the market has been maintaining a slightly bearish tone, characterized by balanced supply, controlled production, and conservative market participation throughout the quarter.
China
BOPET Domestically Traded prices FOB Shanghai, China, Grade- 12 Micron Plain.
In China, the BOPET price trend has been recording a steady decline of around 6% during Q3 2025, extending the downward momentum observed since late Q2. During the month, domestic BOPET spot prices were assessed in the range of USD 970 – 985 per ton, marking one of the lowest levels seen so far in 2025. The market has been pressured by weak demand from downstream industries such as flexible packaging, electrical insulation, and industrial lamination, which have been facing slower order inflows amid subdued domestic consumption and cautious export activity.
The consistent price fall has been driven by a combination of soft feedstock PTA and MEG prices, stable operating rates among major BOPET producers, and limited restocking interest from film converters. The anticipated pickup in demand following mid-year holidays failed to materialize, keeping market sentiment bearish through the quarter. In September 2025, BOPET price trend in China declined by roughly 2% month-on-month, reflecting ongoing inventory adjustments and aggressive price competition among domestic manufacturers.
USA
BOPET Imported prices CIF Houston, USA from India, Grade- Opaque White (45-46 Mic).
In the United States, BOPET prices have been showing a moderate decline of around –2% during Q3 2025, reflecting a softening trend like other global regions. The BOPET price trend movement has been influenced by sluggish demand from the packaging and industrial film sectors, along with cautious procurement behaviour among converters amid weaker downstream activity.
The overall BOPET price trend in the U.S. has been indicating a market that remains supply-stable but demand-constrained, as converters and distributors have been hesitant to rebuild inventories given uncertain economic indicators and slower end-user consumption.
In September 2025, BOPET price trend in the U.S. average declined by approximately 4%, with domestic and imported price. The slight decline has been primarily attributed to soft export demand from North America and competitive offers from Asia, especially China and South Korea, where producers have been reducing prices to clear excess supply.
Spain
BOPET Imported prices CIF Algeciras, Spain from India, Grade- Opaque White (45-46 Mic).
In Spain, BOPET prices have been witnessing a decline of around 2% during Q3 2025, following the broader downward trajectory observed across the European market. The BOPET price trend has been primarily shaped by subdued demand from the flexible packaging and industrial film sectors, where order volumes have remained weak due to slower economic activity and restrained consumer spending. Despite stable operating rates among local and regional producers, the absence of strong downstream demand has kept price recovery limited.
Market activity in Spain has been reflecting a cautious procurement environment, with converters and distributors opting for minimal stock replenishment amid sufficient supply across the EU region. In September 2025, Spanish BOPET price trend saw a marginal decline of 4%, Sellers have been maintaining flexible pricing strategies to stimulate buying interest, while weak feedstock cost support from PTA and MEG markets has further restricted any upward movement.
Philippines
BOPET Imported prices CIF Manila, Philippines from China, Grade- 6 Micron Metalised.
In the Philippines, BOPET prices have shown a slight decline of around 2% during Q3 2025, marking a relatively stable yet mildly bearish performance compared to other Asian markets. The BOPET price trend has been shaped by tepid demand from downstream packaging and lamination sectors, where converters have been operating cautiously amid limited end-user consumption and slower export orders.
Despite steady domestic supply and regular import availability from China and India, the absence of strong buying momentum has resulted in minor downward adjustments in price levels. In September 2025, BOPET price trend in the Philippines decline of 1%, the marginal decline has been attributed to lower export quotations from Chinese suppliers and reduced feedstock cost support across the polyester chain.
Poland
BOPET Imported prices CIF Gdynia, Poland from India, Grade- 12 Micron (Corona Treated).
In Poland, BOPET prices have recorded a notable decline of around 4% during Q3 2025, reflecting one of the sharper downward adjustments among European markets. The decline has been primarily driven by weak demand from packaging and industrial film applications, coupled with persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and slower consumer spending across Central Europe.
The broader European Supply is more than demand situation, combined with competitive import offers from Asian suppliers, has continued to exert strong pressure on Polish BOPET prices. Despite steady operating levels among regional producers, the lack of significant restocking activity and muted export opportunities have further weighed on market sentiment. In September 2025, BOPET price trend in Poland decline of 8%, the persistent decline has been supported by lower feedstock PTA and MEG costs, limited cost pass-through, and increasing price competition across Europe.
Malaysia
BOPET Imported prices CIF Klang, Poland from China, Grade- 12 Micron Plain.
In Malaysia, BOPET prices have recorded a moderate decline of around 2% during Q3 2025, indicating a softer performance compared to other Asian markets. The decline was primarily influenced by sluggish downstream demand from the flexible packaging and industrial film sectors, alongside slower order inflows from converters amid high inventory levels. Regional trading activity remained subdued as buyers prioritized stock liquidation over fresh procurement.
Competitive offers from major Asian producers, particularly China and Thailand, intensified market pressure, limiting room for price recovery. Despite stable operating rates among Indian exporters, limited restocking momentum and muted export opportunities constrained sentiment. In September 2025, BOPET price trend average declined by approximately 1%, with domestic and imported price. Overall, Q3 2025 in Malaysia reflected a mild bearish undertone, with BOPET prices weighed down by weaker consumption, balanced supply, and steady-to-soft feedstock PTA and MEG costs.
Nigeria
BOPET Imported prices CIF Apapa, Nigeria from India, Grade- 12 Micron Plain.
In Nigeria, BOPET prices have registered a significant decline of around 5% during Q3 2025, marking one of the steeper quarterly corrections among African importing markets. The downward movement was mainly driven by persistently weak demand from the packaging and lamination sectors, coupled with limited liquidity in the converting industry. Import activity remained constrained as buyers faced currency volatility and tighter import financing conditions. Competitive pricing from Asian suppliers, alongside subdued regional consumption, exerted additional downward pressure on offers.
Despite steady shipments from Indian exporters, overall market sentiment remained soft due to sluggish downstream operations and minimal restocking activity. In September 2025, BOPET price trends average declined by approximately 1%, with domestic and imported price. The decline was further supported by lower feedstock PTA and MEG costs and limited cost pass-through, keeping Nigerian BOPET prices under persistent bearish influence through Q3 2025.
United Arab Emirates
BOPET Imported prices CIF Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates from India, 12 Micron Plain.
In the United Arab Emirates, BOPET prices decline during Q3 2025, reflecting a 5% decline compared to the previous quarter. The downturn was largely influenced by subdued regional demand from flexible packaging and industrial film converters, who continued to operate cautiously amid sluggish export orders and sufficient inventory levels. Competitive offers from India and China further pressured local prices, while muted restocking sentiment among traders limited any potential recovery.
Stable freight rates and adequate supply availability kept market fundamentals balanced but weak. In September 2025, BOPET price trend average declined by approximately 1%, with domestic and imported price. Additionally, softer PTA and MEG feedstock prices contributed to lower production costs, narrowing margins for producers. Overall, Q3 2025 in the UAE BOPET market was characterized by mild bearishness, limited procurement activity, and price adjustments reflecting persistent demand weakness across the region.



