Current Price
$879.0
/t
Week-on-Week
+0.00%
vs prior week
Layer
L0
Packaging
Last Updated
2026-05-01
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About the Para-Xylene (PX) Index
Para-Xylene (PX). Aromatic hydrocarbon oxidised to PTA — the key feedstock for PET packaging. Published by PackIndex Asia. PX-to-PTA-to-PET chain drives PET bottle pricing.
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Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | PackIndex live FX |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
Para-Xylene (PX) — market activity since 2026-05-01
Since 2026-05-01, the PackIndex XYLENE_P index recorded 9 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-05-01. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
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Common questions
What is the current para-xylene (px) price?
PackIndex puts para-xylene (px) at $879.0 /t (9 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-05-01 — live level on Essential).
What drives the para-xylene (px) price?
The PackIndex XYLENE_P index is driven by movements in underlying commodity and energy markets.
How often is the para-xylene (px) price updated?
PackIndex updates the XYLENE_P index weekly.
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