PET Exports Show Strong Growth in H1 2025 Amid Market Fluctuations

Segmented Export Performance

• Filament Yarn: Exported 383,000 tons in June with continued double-digit year-on-year growth, supported by rising textile and apparel shipments.
• Staple Fiber: 142,000 tons exported, reflecting robust upstream polyester utilization.
• Polyester Resin: Exports of 111,000 tons remained stable, underpinning downstream fiber and packaging sectors.
• Bottle-grade PET Chips (including recycled PET): 545,000 tons exported with growth slowing to 3%, signaling market maturity and recycling system adjustments.
• Polyester Film: Export volume of 68,000 tons with reduced growth due to market saturation and alternative materials competition.

H1 2025 Cumulative Export Overview

From January to June, total polyester exports reached 7.192 million tons, a 17% year-on-year increase. The fiber segment (filament and staple fiber) contributed approximately half of this production growth. Combined with double-digit growth in textile and apparel exports, external demand remains a strong driver for the polyester industry.

Market Dynamics and Outlook

The early 2025 export surge was partly driven by accelerated shipments ahead of tariff adjustments and policy uncertainties. However, the evolving global economic environment, shifting trade policies, and variable downstream market demand create challenges for sustained growth.

Nonetheless, the polyester sector shows resilience, maintaining high production utilization and advancing innovations in recycled PET (rPET) and fiber quality to meet global brand demands for performance and sustainability.

Wankai New Materials remains committed to supply stability by continuously enhancing supply chain reliability and product consistency, helping customers mitigate market risks. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, our ongoing R&D ensures PET materials meet evolving environmental and technical standards. By closely monitoring trade policy changes, we maintain an agile market response to flexibly adjust and minimize any impact on our customers.

Conclusion

While short-term fluctuations exist, long-term demand for polyester fibers and sustainable packaging materials remains solid. As a leading manufacturer, Wankai is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative polyester solutions that empower customers to seize growth opportunities and navigate industry challenges.

Source: China Chemical Fiber Network (CCF)

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