For the Quarter Ending June 2026
BOPET Film Prices in North America
- In the USA, the BOPET Film Price Index rose by 18.16% quarter-over-quarter, driven by PET feedstock, freight.
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was USD 2303.67/MT, based on Los Angeles DDP.
- Market participants reported tightening inventories and strong converter demand, lifting the BOPET Film Spot Price.
- Higher PET resin costs underpin the BOPET Film Production Cost Trend, pressuring margins and supporting higher offers.
- Export offers rose as freight surcharges persisted, reflected in the BOPET Film Price Index and landed costs.
- BOPET Film Demand Outlook remains constructive for packaging and photovoltaic back-sheet segments, supporting sustained procurement activity.
- Competitive Asian resin offers and steady imports moderated upside, influencing the BOPET Film Price Forecast for summer.
- Major producers operated near normal rates, limiting shortages while preserving a firm BOPET Film Price Index.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in June 2026 in North America?
- Tight PET resin availability reduced supply, increasing landed costs and pressuring film offers in June.
- Lower regional feedstock values eased production costs, prompting exporter discounting and tempering U.S. price momentum.
- Improved vessel schedules and steady import arrivals reduced logistical bottlenecks, stabilizing BOPET Film Price Index.
BOPET Film Prices in APAC
- In Indonesia, BOPET Film Price Index rose by 16.432% quarter-over-quarter, driven by stronger export parity.
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was approximately USD 1351.00/MT, measured on CFR.
- BOPET Film Spot Price softened as abundant Chinese offers and lower PET feedstock pressured margins.
- BOPET Film Price Forecast points to mild downside near term, unless shipping risks dramatically escalate.
- BOPET Film Production Cost Trend climbed as PTA and MEG firmed, tightening producers' conversion margins.
- BOPET Film Demand Outlook remains subdued post Ramadan as converters restrict purchases to immediate needs.
- BOPET Film Price Index registered mid-quarter weakness as exporters discounted aggressively to protect market share.
- Freight and insurance premia increased landed costs, but ample inventories, aggressive offers constrained price recovery.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Abundant Chinese and South Korean exports flooded APAC markets, increasing supply and pressuring spot prices.
- Softening PET feedstock costs lowered production breakevens, enabling exporters to offer BOPET at reduced premiums.
- Higher freight and war-risk insurance raised landed costs, but failed to prevent June price weakness.
China
- In China, the BOPET Film Price Index rose by 18.56% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting earlier tight supply.
- BOPET Film Spot Price softened in June; the Price Index reflected weaker demand and easing costs.
India
- In India, the BOPET Film Price Index rose by 2.19% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting modest demand recovery.
- Inventory accumulation and run-rates constrained pressure on the BOPET Film Spot Price, keeping offers subdued.
Europe
- In Germany, the BOPET Film Price Index rose by 28.62% quarter-over-quarter, driven by feedstock and freight.
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was approximately USD 2403.00/MT, reflecting tight supply.
- BOPET Film Spot Price rallied amid freight constraints, PTA inflation tightening prompt availability and urgency.
- BOPET Film Production Cost Trend rose as PET resin and energy surcharges lifted conversion costs.
- BOPET Film Demand Outlook stayed constructive from beverage and packaging seasonal activity, supporting converter replenishment.
- BOPET Film Price Forecast indicates firmness as logistics disruption and resin tightness keep offers elevated.
- BOPET Film Price Index volatility increased on geopolitical risks, freight re-routing and import arrival delays.
- Imports and inventories constrained prompt availability, moderating supplier selling strategies while limiting near-term price upside.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Lower PET feedstock prices reduced BOPET Film production costs, diminishing upward cost support for sellers.
- Comfortable import arrivals and stable domestic operating rates rebuilt inventories, weakening prompt buying pressure thereby.
- Improved logistics and lower freight premia reduced delivered costs, collectively softening demand and price momentum.
UK (United Kingdom)
- In UK (United Kingdom), the BOPET Film Price Index rose 24.59% quarter-over-quarter from feedstock inflation
- Upstream resin tightness supported higher BOPET Film Spot Price, limiting offers and elevating seller discipline
MEA
- In Saudi Arabia, the BOPET Film Price Index rose by 17.49% quarter-over-quarter, driven by freight-costs.
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was approximately USD 2156.33/MT, per regional assessments.
- BOPET Film Spot Price firmed, eased as import offers and steady domestic production balanced availability.
- BOPET Film Price Forecast shows firmness due to freight premiums and tight PET resin availability.
- BOPET Film Production Cost Trend elevated from insurance and maritime surcharges raising landed feedstock costs.
- BOPET Film Demand Outlook remains firm for packaging season, though downstream buyers adopt need-based procurement.
- BOPET Film Price Index corrected late June as abundant imports pressured seller offers and inventories.
- Domestic plants maintained steady operating rates while import competition and inventories capped upward price momentum.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in June 2026 in MEA?
- Ample imports and distributor inventories reduced seller leverage, prompting downward pressure on prompt market offers.
- Elevated insurance and freight surcharges increased landed feedstock costs, sustaining price support despite softer demand.
- Seasonal post-Ramadan destocking and cautious downstream procurement constrained offtake, allowing competitive offers to pressure prices.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
BOPET Film Prices in North America
- In USA, the BOPET Film Price Index rose by 3.18% quarter-over-quarter, supported by stable imports.
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was approximately USD 1949.67/MT, reflecting stable supply.
- BOPET Film Spot Price remained range-bound as balanced supply and steady feedstock costs constrained volatility.
- Inventory replenishment and improved West Coast port fluidity underpin the BOPET Film Price Forecast term.
- Feedstock dynamics elevated BOPET Film Production Cost Trend marginally as crude-linked resin prices ticked higher.
- BOPET Film Demand Outlook remained steady across food packaging and photovoltaics, cushioning pressure on offers.
- Market participants cited neutral BOPET Film Price Index with imports absorbing shortfalls without pricing rallies.
- Geopolitical shipping disruptions increased freight and insurance, tightening availability and supporting upward BOPET Film pressure.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in March 2026 in North America?
- Middle East conflict disrupted crude and naphtha flows, elevating polyester feedstock costs and production expenses.
- Freight route changes and higher insurance premiums increased delivered costs, tightening import availability into USA.
- Inventories provided short-term cushioning, but persistent feedstock cost rises and reduced exporter rates pressured prices.
BOPET Film Prices in APAC
- In Indonesia, the BOPET Film Price Index rose by 19.0% quarter-over-quarter, driven by tight imports
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was approximately USD 1160.33/MT, CFR Tanjung Priok assessments
- BOPET Film Spot Price rose on constrained feedstock and freight spikes, tightening prompt CFR availability
- BOPET Film Price Forecast shows sustained firmness as logistics disruptions and restocking sustain upward pressure
- BOPET Film Production Cost Trend climbed; higher PTA, naphtha and insurance premiums lifted CFR costs
- BOPET Film Demand Outlook remains healthy from packaging and e-commerce restocking, limiting buyers deferring purchases
- BOPET Film Price Index rose as Hormuz disruptions and container constraints pressured import-dependent Indonesian market
- Domestic run-rate reductions and import delays tightened inventories, granting sellers leverage over CFR offer levels
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Supply disruptions from Strait of Hormuz closures elevated feedstock costs and constrained import availability Indonesia
- Rising freight and war-risk insurance premiums increased landed costs, reducing imports and raising CFR offers
- Strong packaging and e-commerce restocking kept buying interest robust, preventing significant downward pressure on prices
BOPET Film Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the BOPET Film Price Index rose by 4.14% quarter-over-quarter, driven by PET feedstock costs.
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was approximately USD 1868.33/MT, per Hamburg data.
- BOPET Film Spot Price remained stable through quarter, strengthening March amid feedstock replacement cost increases.
- BOPET Film Price Forecast indicates near-term firmness as geopolitical disruptions elevate freight and feedstock premiums.
- BOPET Film Production Cost Trend rose, reflecting naphtha-linked crude and PTA/MEG input cost escalation margins.
- BOPET Film Demand Outlook remains steady with seasonal restocking, while Price Index shows balanced supply-demand.
- Inventory levels were comfortable, limiting urgency; export disruptions tightened availability and lifted the Price Index.
- German lines ran routinely; resin producers' reduced output pressured supply and lifted the Price Index.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Geopolitical disruption raised crude and PTA/MEG costs, increasing production replacement costs for BOPET Film manufacturers.
- Shipping avoidance and insurance premiums raised freight costs, delaying deliveries and tightening BOPET Film availability.
- Seasonal beverage and packaging restocking increased demand amid feedstock shortages elevating spot BOPET Film assessments.
BOPET Film Prices in MEA
- In Saudi Arabia, the BOPET Film Price Index rose by 2.57% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting supply tightening.
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was approximately USD 1835.33/MT, reflecting range-bound trading.
- BOPET Film Spot Price firmed in March as shipment delays and insurance inflated landed costs.
- BOPET Film Price Forecast expects moderation as logistics normalize and speculative buying gradually eases thereafter.
- BOPET Film Production Cost Trend climbed with PX and PTA increases, higher insurance and freight.
- BOPET Film Demand Outlook strengthened as converters stocked ahead of Ramadan, lifting specialized grade inquiries.
- BOPET Film Price Index strengthened in March as import dependence amplified impact of incremental buying.
- Domestic operating rates moderated, inventories remained comfortable, while export constraints tightened availability and trade flows.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in March 2026 in MEA?
- Geopolitical conflict disrupted Hormuz shipping, raising freight and insurance costs, thereby constraining imported BOPET volumes.
- PX and PTA feedstock costs rose, increasing BOPET Film production costs and prompting higher offers.
- Pre-Ramadan stock builds and project procurement accelerated demand, magnifying spot tightness against already constrained supply.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
BOPET Film Prices in APAC
- In Indonesia, the BOPET Film Price Index fell by 2.56% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting persistently muted demand.
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was approximately USD 975.33/MT, on Tanjung Priok.
- BOPET Film Spot Price pressure eased as feedstock declines moderated BOPET Film Production Cost Trend.
- BOPET Film Price Forecast signals mild volatility driven by logistics and seasonal restocking into 2026.
- BOPET Film Demand Outlook remains soft; Price Index reflects subdued converter inquiries and inventory destocking.
- Inventory levels remained comfortable at bonded warehouses, limiting upside modestly despite tighter regional export demand.
- Chinese and Taiwanese lines ran near nameplate rates, keeping flows steady and constraining price spikes.
- Freight premiums rose due to incidents, pushing input costs and feeding into the Price Index.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Balanced supply and steady runs prevented shortages, while year-end restocking marginally increased commercial buying interest selectively.
- Stable feedstock PET and PTA costs limited pass-through inflation, moderating production cost pressures on margins.
- Port congestion and higher freight premiums added logistical cost, supporting selective upward pressure amid cautious demand.
BOPET Film Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the BOPET Film Price Index fell by 4.6% quarter-over-quarter, due to persistent oversupply.
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was approximately USD 1794.00/MT based on transactions.
- BOPET Film Spot Price eased as converters limited buying and inventories remained elevated across Europe.
- The BOPET Film Price Index reflected discounting pressure as feedstock PET weakness reduced manufacturers' pricing.
- BOPET Film Production Cost Trend rose December as PET feedstock firmed, tightening margins for producers.
- BOPET Film Demand Outlook remains weak with seasonal destocking, hand-to-mouth procurement, and cautious converter restocking.
- BOPET Film Price Forecast indicates softness given balanced inventories, logistics issues, and weak export appetite.
- BOPET Film Price Index muted despite port congestion and logistical surcharges, supported by ample supply.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Feedstock PET prices firmed in December, raising production costs and pressuring margins for many producers.
- Port congestion and logistics surcharges increased landed costs, adding uncertainty but not tightening available supply.
- Domestic demand remained weak and exports subdued, with destocking and cautious procurement maintaining downward momentum.
BOPET Film Prices in MEA
- In Saudi Arabia, the BOPET Film Price Index fell by 0.45% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting balanced supply.
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was approximately USD 1789.33/MT, per regional averages.
- BOPET Film Spot Price remained range-bound in December as imports and offers preserved narrow spreads.
- BOPET Film Price Forecast signals early-2026 volatility, with directional moves tied to feedstock and seasonality.
- BOPET Film Production Cost Trend softened as PET resin eased, limiting pressure on Price Index.
- BOPET Film Demand Outlook remains muted; converters' inventories and cautious buying constrained Price Index momentum.
- BOPET Film Price Index reflected ample inventories and export flows, capping upward movement across distributors.
- Major BOPET Film plants operated at routine loadings; unplanned outages were minimal and supply sufficient.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in December 2025 in MEA?
- Balanced domestic supply and steady import arrivals offset subdued converter demand, leaving Price Index neutral.
- Eased PET feedstock costs reduced manufacturing expenses, removing upward cost pressure, keeping December quotations stable.
- Efficient port operations and imports maintained availability while trade frictions dampened export inquiry and demand.
BOPET Film Prices in North America
- In the USA, the BOPET Film Price Index fell by 0.67% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weak demand.
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was approximately USD 1889.67/MT per LA prints.
- Range-bound trading kept the BOPET Film Spot Price steady, mirroring the neutral Price Index levels.
- Moderate seasonal restocking supports the BOPET Film Price Forecast, limiting upside amid soft converter demand.
- Lower feedstock PET prices eased the BOPET Film Production Cost Trend, compressing producer margins modestly.
- The BOPET Film Demand Outlook stayed muted as converters maintained just-in-time buying amid elevated inventories.
- High inventories and weak export appetite constrained upside, keeping the BOPET Film Price Index range-bound.
- Regional plant reliability maintained supply, while localized maintenance trimmed spot availability slightly supporting near-term offers.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in December 2025 in North America?
- Balanced imports and domestic output kept nominal supply adequate, limiting upward price pressure in December.
- PTA-driven feedstock PET firmness increased production costs, prompting sellers to hold offers rather than undercut.
- Variable port congestion and freight surcharges raised landed-cost uncertainty, encouraging cautious procurement and hand-to-mouth buying.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In the USA, the BOPET Price Index fell by 2.41% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weak downstream demand and import pressure.
- The average BOPET price for the quarter was approximately USD 1902.33/MT, based on Los Angeles spot assessments.
- BOPET Spot Price in Los Angeles softened through July–September amid ample supply and competitive Asian import offers, pressuring margins.
- BOPET Production Cost Trend weakened as lower feedstock PET prices reduced manufacturing costs, supporting producer margins despite inventory pressure.
- BOPET Demand Outlook remains subdued with hand-to-mouth buying, elevated converter inventories and limited packaging sector restocking activity.
- BOPET Price Forecast indicates range-bound movement near current levels, with modest volatility contingent on feedstock and logistics developments.
- BOPET Price Index trends reflect a prolonged 12-week bearish bias, with moving averages steadily declining into September.
- Major North American producers reported stable operations, ample availability and elevated inventories, limiting upward pressure from export demand.
Why did the price of BOPET change in September 2025 in North America?
- Declining feedstock PET costs reduced production expenses, transmitting downward pressure to BOPET pricing in September.
- Weak packaging demand and elevated converter inventories constrained buying, keeping BOPET Price Index largely subdued.
- Competitive Asian imports and ocean freight uncertainty affected landed costs, restraining U.S. converters' purchasing decisions.
APAC
- In Indonesia, the BOPET Film Price Index fell by 3.97% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weaker import demand.
- The average BOPET Film price for quarter was approximately USD 1001.00/MT, reflecting low packaging procurement.
- BOPET Film Spot Price remained range-bound as imports stayed ample, supporting BOPET Film Price Index.
- BOPET Film Price Forecast shows downside risk next month amid persistent inventories, subdued packaging demand.
- BOPET Film Production Cost Trend eased as PET feedstock declines reduced upstream cost pressures modestly.
- BOPET Film Demand Outlook remains muted with high converter inventory days and cautious downstream replenishment.
- Elevated freight and port disruptions increased delivered costs, yet discounts and imports kept BOPET Film Price Index soft.
- Major exporters ran routine volumes; high inventories and subdued export demand limited upward momentum in BOPET Film Price Index.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Chinese exports remained ample; plants operated normally, keeping physical availability elevated, capping spot prices downward.
- Lower PET feedstock reduced production cost trend; freight and port delays increased delivered price pressure.
- Seasonal monsoon, weak downstream demand and elevated converter inventories suppressed buying and constrained market recovery.
Europe
- In Germany, the BOPET Film Price Index fell by 2.0% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting subdued demand conditions.
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was approximately USD 1881.33/MT according to data.
- BOPET Film Spot Price remained pressured by ample supply and subdued converter purchases across Europe.
- BOPET Film Production Cost Trend eased as feedstock PET prices declined, supporting producer margin recovery.
- BOPET Film Demand Outlook remains weak as seasonality and cautious converter procurement keep inventories elevated.
- BOPET Film Price Forecast anticipates limited volatility near-term absent logistics disruption or feedstock cost increases.
- Persistent inventory buffers and subdued export demand have kept the BOPET Film Price Index range-bound.
- Major German lines operated stably with steady utilisation, limiting upside and reinforcing downward price pressure.
Why did the price of BOPET Film change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Declining downstream orders and seasonality reduced demand, pressuring spot pricing despite ample production capacity availability.
- Feedstock PET price declines eased production costs, while freight congestion and port delays persisted regionally.
- High inventories and cautious converter procurement limited restocking, reducing upward price momentum despite logistics tightness.
MEA
- In Saudi Arabia, the BOPET Film Price Index fell by 0.0% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting balanced fundamentals.
- The average BOPET Film price for the quarter was approximately USD 1797.33/MT, supported by feedstock.
- Domestic inventory accumulation kept the BOPET Film Spot Price subdued despite occasional localized buying interest.
- Stable PET feedstock costs constrained inflation, defining the BOPET Film Production Cost Trend this quarter.
- Weak converter orders and seasonal slowdown shaped the BOPET Film Demand Outlook with restrained restocking.
- Rising freight rates and cheaper Asian imports pressured margins, influencing the BOPET Film Price Index.
- Market guidance and seasonal patterns underpin the BOPET Film Price Forecast indicating currently limited volatility.
- Operational continuity at plants supported supply, while cautious buyers favored rollover pricing over spot purchases.
- Why did the price of BOPET Film change in September 2025 in MEA?
- Ample domestic supply and uninterrupted plant operations limited upward pressure on prices despite muted demand.
- Cheaper Asian imports and elevated inventories pressured local margins, while rising freight rates constrained trading.
- Downstream packaging off-season and cautious converter procurement reduced immediate demand, keeping price momentum subdued overall.
