About the PET Resin Index
PET resin (polyethylene terephthalate) is the primary material for PET bottles, trays, and BOPET film. PackIndex tracks PET chip weekly — it drives PET_BOT and BOPET L3/L2 indices. Feedstocks are PTA and MEG, both crude-oil derived.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 46¢ per lb | PackIndex benchmark |
| USA (per lb) | 0.46¢/lb | Standard US trade unit |
| Canada | CAD converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | BRL/MXN-linked |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
PET Resin — market activity since None
Since None, the PackIndex PET_RESIN index recorded Reference value — live level available on Essential.. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The PET Resin index is driven by movements in:
NAPHTHA BRENT_CRUDETrack all drivers live on PackIndex.
Related PACKIQ Agents
| Agent | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Analyser | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Raw Material Buy Signal | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Index-Linked Forecast | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
Common questions
What is the current pet resin price?
PackIndex puts pet resin at $1,024 $/t (Reference value — live level available on Essential.).
What drives the pet resin price?
The PackIndex PET_RESIN index is driven by movements in NAPHTHA, BRENT_CRUDE.
How often is the pet resin price updated?
PackIndex updates the PET_RESIN index weekly.
What is the price premium of recycled rPET over virgin PET?
Food-grade rPET has traded at a persistent premium to virgin PET in Europe and North America, driven by recycled-content mandates outpacing bale supply. Track the spread directly: PackIndex publishes PET_RESIN (virgin) and RPET_FOOD (food-grade recycled) weekly.
How do PCR content mandates affect PET packaging cost?
Every mandated PCR percentage point shifts demand from virgin to recycled feedstock. While the rPET premium is positive, a 30% PCR bottle carries a proportional material-cost uplift versus virgin — model it with live PET_RESIN and RPET_FOOD values, and offset it against EPR eco-modulation bonuses.
Live PET Resin Data on PackIndex
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