Price-Watch™ provides real-time price assessments and price forecasts for BOPET across top trading regions:
| BOPET Regional Coverage | BOPET Grade and Country Coverage | BOPET Pricing Data Coverage Explanation |
| Asia-Pacific BOPET Pricing Analysis | 12 Micron Plain FOB Prices at Shanghai Port, China | Weekly Price Update on 12 Micron Plain Real-Time Export Prices from Shanghai Port, China to Global Markets |
| 6 Micron Metalised FOB Prices at Shanghai Port, China | Weekly Price Update on 6 Micron Metalised Real-Time Export Prices from Shanghai Port, China to Global Markets | |
| 12 Micron Plain Ex-North India Domestic Prices, India | Weekly Price Update on 12 Micron Plain Real-Time Domestic Prices in North India | |
| 12 Micron Plain FOB Prices at Hazira Port, India | Weekly Price Update on 12 Micron Plain Real-Time Export Prices from Hazira Port, India to Global Markets | |
| 10 Micron Metalised Ex-Nashik Domestic Prices, India | Weekly Price Update on 10 Micron Metalised Real-Time Domestic Prices in Nashik, India | |
| Opaque White (45-46 Mic) FOB Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India | Weekly Price Update on Opaque White (45-46 Mic) Real-Time Export Prices from Nhava Sheva Port, West India to Global Markets | |
| 12 Micron (Corona Treated) FOB Prices at Haldia Port, India | Weekly Price Update on 12 Micron (Corona Treated) Real-Time Export Prices from Haldia Port, India to Global Markets | |
| 12 Micron Plain Ex-Nashik Domestic Prices, India | Weekly Price Update on 12 Micron Plain Real-Time Domestic Prices in Nashik, India | |
| 12 Micron Plain CIF Prices at Port Klang, Malaysia, Importing from China | Weekly Price Update on 12 Micron Plain Real-Time Import Prices at Port Klang, Malaysia from China | |
| 6 Micron Metalised CIF Prices at Port Klang, Malaysia, Importing from China | Weekly Price Update on 6 Micron Metalised Real-Time Import Prices at Port Klang, Malaysia from China | |
| 12 Micron Plain CIF Prices at Manila Port, Philippines, Importing from China | Weekly Price Update on 12 Micron Plain Real-Time Import Prices at Manila Port, Philippines from China | |
| 6 Micron Metalised CIF Prices at Manila Port, Philippines, Importing from China | Weekly Price Update on 6 Micron Metalised Real-Time Import Prices at Manila Port, Philippines from China | |
| North America BOPET Pricing Analysis | Opaque White (45-46 Mic) CIF Prices at Houston Port, USA, Importing from India | Weekly Price Update on Opaque White (45-46 Mic) Real-Time Import Prices at Houston Port, USA from India |
| Europe BOPET Pricing Analysis | 12 Micron (Corona Treated) CIF Prices at Gdynia Port, Poland, Importing from India | Weekly Price Update on 12 Micron (Corona Treated) Real-Time Import Prices at Gdynia Port, Poland from India |
| Opaque White (45-46 Mic) CIF Prices at Algeciras Port, Spain, Importing from India | Weekly Price Update on Opaque White (45-46 Mic) Real-Time Import Prices at Algeciras Port, Spain from India | |
| Middle East & Africa BOPET Pricing Analysis | 12 Micron Plain CIF Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, Importing from India | Weekly Price Update on 12 Micron Plain Real-Time Import Prices at Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates from India |
| 12 Micron Plain CIF Prices at Apapa Port, Nigeria, Importing from India | Weekly Price Update on 12 Micron Plain Real-Time Import Prices at Apapa Port, Nigeria from India |
Note: In assessments structured as CIF [Importing Port] (Exporting Country), the country mentioned in brackets indicates the primary origin of supply (exporting country), while the named port refers to the destination port in the importing country. Other Incoterms (FOB, FD, EXW, etc.) should be interpreted in accordance with standard international trade definitions.
Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET) Price Trend Q1 2026
Biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET) film is on the rise for the first quarter of 2026 with higher prices across most global markets than the previous quarter due to improved demand levels as well as active restocking by consumers. In addition, this continued firm market condition can be attributed to continued growth within flexible packaging, food, and industrial sectors with improvements in both their respective procurement goals and activities for BOPET film.
Increased buying activity has occurred but still remains somewhat strategic because participants expect other price increases to occur soon. Moreover, the sustained use of firm pricing for feedstock PTA and MEG provides BOPET film producers with cost stability, thereby supporting upward price pressure.
Production rates of BOPET film are being kept at controlled levels through careful management by manufacturers since they will continue to manage their production levels in response to the increasing demand while minimizing any potential pressure on inventories.
Global feedstock supply and logistics disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East have also negatively affected feedstock availability. Overall, market sentiment continues to reflect either subtle or a bullish outlook due primarily to supply chain constraints, increased costs, and significantly better demand fundamentals.
India: BOPET Domestically Traded prices Ex-Nashik, India; Grade- 12 Micron Plain
The Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET) film price trend in India in Q1 2026 has been witnessing a strong upward trend, with domestic prices having increased by approximately 30.2% compared to Q4 2025. Prices have been rising sharply as demand from flexible packaging, food, and industrial applications has been significantly improving.
Buyers have been actively restocking inventories to secure supply amid expectations of further price increases. Market sentiment has been strengthening as inventory levels have been tightening and producers have been maintaining controlled operating rates to balance supply with rising demand.
Feedstock PTA and MEG prices have been remaining firm, providing strong cost support to BOPET film production. Additionally, the ongoing Middle East conflict has been disrupting feedstock supply and logistics, further pushing prices upward. In March 2026, BOPET Film prices in India have surged by 27.9%, driven by strong demand and supply-side constraints.
China: BOPET Domestically Traded prices FOB Shanghai, China; Grade- 12 Micron Plain
The Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET) film price trend in China market in Q1 2026 has been witnessing a strong upward trend, with export prices having increased by approximately 18.1% compared to Q4 2025. Prices have been rising as overseas demand has been significantly improving across Asia, Europe, and other key importing regions.
Buyers have been actively restocking inventories to secure volumes amid expectations of further price increases. Market sentiment has been strengthening as supply availability has been tightening due to controlled production rates maintained by manufacturers. Producers have been aligning output with demand conditions to avoid excess inventory buildup.
Feedstock PTA and MEG prices have been remaining firm, providing cost support to BOPET film production. Additionally, the ongoing Middle East conflict has been disrupting feedstock supply and global logistics, further supporting price increases. In March 2026, BOPET Film prices in China have surged by 30.3%, driven by strong buying activity and supply-side pressures.
USA: BOPET Imported prices CIF Houston, USA from India; Grade- Opaque White (45-46 Mic)
The Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET) film price trend in USA market in Q1 2026 has been witnessing a moderate upward trend, with imported prices having increased by approximately 9.4% compared to Q4 2025. Prices have been rising as demand from flexible packaging, labelling, and industrial applications has been gradually improving.
Buyers have been cautiously restocking inventories to secure supply amid expectations of further price increases. Market sentiment has been strengthening as import availability has been tightening slightly and logistics have been facing intermittent disruptions. Exporters, particularly from India, have been maintaining controlled production rates to align supply with demand conditions.
Feedstock PTA and MEG prices have been remaining firm, providing cost support to BOPET film production. Additionally, the ongoing Middle East conflict has been disrupting feedstock supply and global shipping routes, further supporting price increases. In March 2026, BOPET Film prices in US have increased by 15.1%, driven by steady demand and supply-side factors.
Spain: BOPET Imported prices CIF Algeciras, Spain from India; Grade- Opaque White (45-46 Mic)
The Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET) film price trend in Spain market in Q1 2026 has been witnessing a moderate upward trend, with imported prices having increased by approximately 10.6% compared to Q4 2025. Prices have been rising as demand from flexible packaging, labelling, and food applications has been gradually improving across the region.
Buyers have been cautiously restocking inventories to secure material amid expectations of further price increases. Market sentiment has been strengthening as import availability has been slightly tightening and supply chains have been experiencing periodic disruptions. Exporters, particularly from India, have been maintaining controlled production rates to balance supply with demand conditions.
Feedstock PTA and MEG prices have been remaining firm, providing cost support to BOPET film production. Additionally, the ongoing Middle East conflict has been disrupting feedstock supply and logistics, further supporting price increases. In March 2026, BOPET Film prices in Spain have increased by 15.1%, driven by steady buying activity and supply-side constraints.
Philippines: BOPET Imported prices CIF Manila, Philippines from China; Grade- 6 Micron Metalised
The Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET) film price trend in Philippines market in Q1 2026 has been witnessing a strong upward trend, with imported prices having increased by approximately 16.2% compared to Q4 2025. Prices have been rising as demand from flexible packaging, food, and labelling sectors has been significantly improving.
Buyers have been actively restocking inventories to secure supply amid expectations of further price increases. Market sentiment has been strengthening as inventory levels have been tightening and import availability has been moderately constrained. Exporters, particularly from China, have been maintaining controlled production rates to align supply with growing demand.
Feedstock PTA and MEG prices have been remaining firm, providing cost support to BOPET film production. Additionally, the ongoing Middle East conflict has been disrupting feedstock supply and shipping logistics, further supporting price increases. In March 2026, BOPET Film prices in Philippines have surged by 28.3%, driven by strong buying activity and supply-side pressures.
Poland: BOPET Imported prices CIF Gdynia, Poland from India; Grade- 12 Micron (Corona Treated)
There has been a large increase in prices of Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET) film in the Polish market since Q1 2026 due to a large increase in import prices of approximately 19.9% over Q4 2025. Demand for flexible packaging, labelling, and industrial and general industries in the area have been increasing along with growing demand for purchase/restocking of inventory by buyers to support continued price increases.
The market has become optimistic regarding market conditions as import availability is decreasing, supply chains continue to experience sporadic interruptions and as exporters, especially those based in India, are maintaining lower levels of production for balance of supply and demand conditions. Additionally, there are continued increases in the price of feedstock (PTA and MEG) utilized in BOPET film production, which enhances the overall cost structure for producers.
Further exacerbating these factors is the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted both feedstock supply and logistics globally, thereby creating further increases in BOPET film pricing. In March 2026, BOPET film prices in the Polish market increased 25.0% due primarily to increased demand from both a buyer and supply perspective.
Malaysia: BOPET Imported prices CIF Klang, Poland from China; Grade- 12 Micron Plain
The Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET) film price trend in Malaysia market in Q1 2026 has been witnessing a strong upward trend, with imported prices having increased by approximately 17.6% compared to Q4 2025. Prices have been rising as demand from flexible packaging, food, and labelling sectors has been significantly improving.
Buyers have been actively restocking inventories to secure supply amid expectations of further price increases. Market sentiment has been strengthening as inventory levels have been tightening and import availability has been moderately constrained. Exporters, particularly from China, have been maintaining controlled production rates to align supply with growing demand conditions.
Feedstock PTA and MEG prices have been remaining firm, providing cost support to BOPET film production. Additionally, the ongoing Middle East conflict has been disrupting feedstock supply and shipping logistics, further supporting price increases. In March 2026, BOPET Film prices in Malaysia have surged by 28.4%, driven by strong buying activity and supply-side pressures.
Nigeria: BOPET Imported prices CIF Apapa, Nigeria from India; Grade- 12 Micron Plain
The Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET) film price trend in Nigeria in Q1 2026 has been witnessing a firm upward trend, with imported prices having increased by approximately 17.2% compared to Q4 2025. Prices have been rising as demand from flexible packaging, food, and consumer goods sectors has been steadily improving.
Buyers have been actively restocking inventories to secure supply amid expectations of further price increases. Market sentiment has been strengthening as import availability has been tightening and logistics have been facing intermittent disruptions. Exporters, particularly from India, have been maintaining controlled production rates to align supply with demand conditions.
Feedstock PTA and MEG prices have been remaining firm, providing cost support to BOPET film production. Additionally, the ongoing Middle East conflict has been disrupting feedstock supply and global shipping routes, further supporting price increases. In March 2026, imported prices have surged by 23.1%, driven by strong buying activity and supply-side constraints.
United Arab Emirates: BOPET Imported prices CIF Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates from India; 12 Micron Plain.
According to Price-Watch™, the price of BOPET film (Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate) in the UAE has been trending sharply upwards as of early 2026, with imported prices up approximately 23.6% over Q4 of 2025. This steep increase in price can be attributed to increasing demand for BOPET from all flexible packaging, food & food labeling sectors in the region. The increase in demand has prompted many buyers to actively restock their inventories to secure volume before more price increases occur.
Overall, the market sentiment has been moving in a positive direction as the availability of supply continues to tighten due to controlled production rates of key export producers. Additionally, importers have been struggling with logistical issues associated with high freight costs, resulting in warehouse delays amidst the US-Iran conflict.
The prices of PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) and MEG (Monoethylene Glycol), which are used to produce BOPET, remain at high levels, creating significant cost support for the production of BOPET film. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has also disrupted trade flows, including feedstock supply in the region, resulting in additional upward pressure on prices. As of March 2026, imported BOPET film prices in UAE saw an increase of 33.7%, due to both aggressive restocking and supply side constraints.




