Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market Growth Opportunities, Top Players, and Forecast by 2031

Historic Data: 2021-2023   |   Base Year: 2024   |   Forecast Period: 2025-2031

Coverage: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Market covers analysis by Application (Beverages, Sheet and Films, Consumer Goods, Food Packaging, Others); End-Use Industry (Packaging, Electrical and Electronics, Automotive, Construction, Others) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Date : Aug 2025
  • Report Code : TIPRE00004239
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Upcoming
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 150

The Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.

The polyethylene terephthalate market report is segmented by type (virgin and recycled). The market is segmented based on the application (films, fabrics, sheet, and others). The market is segmented based on the end-use industry (food and beverage, automotive, electrical and electronics, and others). The global analysis is further broken down at the regional level and major countries. The market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments are covered under the scope. The report offers the value in USD for the above analysis, segments, regions, and countries. The report covers market trends, as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities. The report also covers industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments in the market.

Purpose of the Report

The report Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:

  • Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
  • Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
  • Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market Segmentation

Type

  • Virgin and Recycled

Application

  • Films
  • Fabrics
  • Sheet

End-Use Industry

  • Food and Beverage
  • Automotive
  • Electrical and Electronics

Geography

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • South and Central America
  • Middle East and Africa

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Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market Growth Drivers

  • Shift Towards Circular Economy and Sustainable Packaging: The rising need for eco-friendly and recyclable materials is one of the significant factors influencing the PET market. Individual packaging of PET containers used for beverages and food products does not distort the products held because of excellent tensile strength and barrier properties coupled with the fact that they can be recycled. As the population grows and worries regarding waste generation escalate across the culprits, PET’s strands are kept reiterating making it easy for the environmentally driven enterprises to take it up. The need to meet government policies and consumer pressure for green packaging alternatives also creates the need for PET; hence it becomes one of the basic materials driving the transition towards circular economy.
  • Booming Fashion Industry: Most applications of PET are in the textile industry, where it is notably used to produce polyester, which is a synthetic filament. As the age of global fashion increases, the need for producing more PET based fibers and fabrics used for construction, upholstered furniture, and carpets all meet the demand. PET-characterized fibers are in high demand as they are very easy to maintain and cheaper, and all these are features in mass instead of haute textiles. The expansion of fast fashion and the growing demand for multi-functional fabrics with better performance qualities are key factors supporting the growth of PET consumption in this industry.
  • Increasing Use of PET in Automotive Applications: In the contemporary automotive sector, Woven Polyethylene terephthalate is extensively employed in an array of applications ranging from seat fabrics, interior linings, and components under the hood; because of these factors lightweight, strong, and heat/chemical resistant. There is also an increase in the usage of lightweight materials in vehicles worldwide, along with the growth of the automobile industry, especially in developing countries, to encourage the use of PET in vehicles to improve performance of the vehicles and lower fuel consumption, as they are associated with the new trend of automobiles, known as EVs or electric vehicles, which do not have the need for such heavy materials.

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market Future Trends

  • Growing Chemical Recycling: One of the most notable future perspectives of the PET industry is the popularity of closed-loop recycling systems. In order to respond to the growing needs of consumers for sustainable packaging and green materials, the technologies for recycling PET are improving each day. Furthermore, innovations aimed at chemical recycling, which means recycling PET by the disintegration of its building blocks for utilization in other products, have a high chance of realizing PET’s circularity. Global warehousing and distribution companies, along with brands and manufacturers, are putting efforts towards establishing take-back schemes, alliances with recycling companies, and improving the recyclability of PET products to meet various global recycling targets and policies.
  • Growing Consumer Demand for Sustainable Alternatives and Reduced Carbon Footprint: The evolution of bio-PET, or PET produced from organic biomass such as plant sugars and corn, is a clear example. Growth remains a culture ingrained in increases in demand from customers all over the world, and the concept of bio-PET is beginning to see a direction that allows for less petroleum-based PET production. Bio-PET is manufactured similarly to PET but has a rather less carbon presence. Predictably, bio-PET advancement will continue to move progressively with the consumers’ yearning for sustainable goods and as policies governing sustainable development call for the use of green alternatives.
  • Smart PET Packaging Revolutions: The PET packaging market is currently on the track of ‘smart’ packaging that amends consumer experience and enhances food safety. Smart PET packaging is inclusive of QR codes, temperature-sensitive indicators, as well as freshness sensors, which are used to ferry information on the product’s quality and storage duration in real time to the consumers. Innovations in packaging, especially in the food and drinks sector, are on the rise and hence the need for such PET intelligent packaging materials will also increase the capacity of the market.

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market Opportunities

  • Emerging Economies Drive High Growth Prospects for the PET Market: The PET market is considered to have high growth prospects in emerging economies like Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. These regions are currently urbanizing at a very fast rate; there is increased disposable income and a change in lifestyles, leading to a rise in demand for packaged goods, textiles, and even automotive products. Growth is particularly remarkable in countries such as China, India, Brazil, and the UAE, where there is an upsurge in consumption of PET products, making it easier for manufacturers to set up their operations and venture into the market.
  • Collaborations for Sustainable PET Solutions: As sustainability becomes the focus of companies in all sectors, collaborations formed with the intent of producing sustainable PET solutions become very interesting. It is likely that efforts to enhance recycling levels of PET as well as create bio-based PET will involve the cooperation of PET manufacturers, brand owners and laundry companies. With investing in sustainable technologies and green products in the form of recyclable PET coverings and biodegradable substitutes, the players are set to grow within the market since there is rising consumer demand for sustainable options.
  • Advancements in Recycling Technologies: There is also considerable room for progression in technologies employed in recycling PET. It can be observed that some advancements in both the processes, termed mechanical and chemical recycling open the way for recovering PET and making it usable in other products. Such advancements would begin to address the challenges posed by conventional methods of recycling. For example, chemical recycling expands the scope of products that can be recycled into raw materials for new packs, textiles and more to include various grades of PET materials.

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2024 US$ XX million
Market Size by 2031 US$ XX Million
Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) 5%
Historical Data 2021-2023
Forecast period 2025-2031
Segments Covered By Type
  • Virgin and Recycled
By Application
  • Films
  • Fabrics
  • Sheet
By End-Use Industry
  • Food and Beverage
  • Automotive
  • Electrical and Electronics
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Alpek S.A.B. de C.V.
  • BASF SE
  • China Petrochemical Corporation
  • E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
  • Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
  • Koninklijke DSM N.V.
  • LANXESS Corporation
  • LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
  • M&G Group

  • Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

    The Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

    Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

    Major Companies operating in the Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Market are:

    1. Alpek S.A.B. de C.V.
    2. BASF SE
    3. China Petrochemical Corporation
    4. E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    5. Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited

    Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.


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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the future trend for polyethylene terephthalate market?

    Increased focus on recycling and circular economy is expected to be the key market trends.

    Based on geography, which region held the largest share of the polyethylene terephthalate market?

    Based on geography, Asia Pacific held the largest share of the polyethylene terephthalate market due to the strong growth of the packaging industry.

    Which is the fastest growing segment based on type?

    Based on type, the recycled segment is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.

    What are the driving factors impacting the polyethylene terephthalate market ?

    Rising demand for sustainable packaging is driving the market growth.

    What are the key players operating in the polyethylene terephthalate market?

    BASF SE, DuPont, DSM, Lanxess Corporation, SABIC, Nan Ya Plastics, Tray-Pak, Verdeco Recycling Inc., Reliance Industries Ltd, and Eastman Chemical Company are the key players operating in the polyethylene terephthalate market.

    What is the expected CAGR of the Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market?

    The Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 5% from 2023 to 2031

    Habi Ummer
    Habi Ummer
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    Market Research & Consulting

    Habi is a seasoned Market Research Analyst with 8 years of experience specializing in the Chemicals and Materials sector, with additional expertise in the Food & Beverages and Consumer Goods industries. He is a Chemical Engineer from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) and has developed deep domain knowledge across industrial and specialty chemicals, paints and coatings, paper and packaging, lubricants, and consumer products. Habi’s core competencies include market sizing and forecasting, competitive benchmarking, trend analysis, client engagement, report writing, and team coordination—making him adept at delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic decision-making.

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