Terephthalic a Price — China Factory EXW 2026

Terephthalic a price Spec: First-rate product;2# 2.2 million ton plant;First-grade product

China EXW, VAT excluded

Newest China EXW USD 888.97 / MT · VAT excluded -0.1593 (0.00%) as of 20261106

Newest Price 888.97

Price Date 20261106

Day's Change -0.16

Day's Range 888.97 - 888.81

Month's Change -44.04

Month's Range 888.97 - 844.93

Year's Change +323.58

Year's Range 888.97 - 565.39

Traders should also watch the PTA-PX spread as a real-time profitability signal. When it drops below 280 yuan/t for weeks, expect forced maintenance shutdowns. That is often a cont...

Also known as PTA, 1,4-dicarboxybenzene, 1,4-phthalicacid, Acide terephtalique

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What drives PTA price volatility between crude oil costs and downstream polyester demand?

Traders should also watch the PTA-PX spread as a real-time profitability signal. When it drops below 280 yuan/t for weeks, expect forced maintenance shutdowns. That is often a contrarian buy signal, as supply cuts eventually rebalance the market.

How does China's PTA capacity concentration affect global polyester supply chains?

For international buyers, this concentration means less supplier diversity. But it also means Chinese PTA prices increasingly set the global benchmark. Consider locking in term contracts with integrated Chinese producers, as their cost advantage makes them the most reliable suppliers through market cycles.

Why are major PTA producers expanding capacity despite an oversupplied market?

The real issue is not total capacity but the cost curve. With processing margins often below the 280 yuan/t breakeven, only the newest units survive. Buyers should track not headline capacity but the share of fourth-generation-plus capacity, as that determines who can sustain output during downturns.

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Terephthalic a price context

What drives Terephthalic a prices

What drives PTA price volatility between crude oil costs and downstream polyester demand?: Traders should also watch the PTA-PX spread as a real-time profitability signal. When it drops below 280 yuan/t for weeks, expect forced maintenance shutdowns. ...

How does China's PTA capacity concentration affect global polyester supply chains?: For international buyers, this concentration means less supplier diversity. But it also means Chinese PTA prices increasingly set the global benchmark. Consider...

How we assess Terephthalic a price

China factory / mainstream market EXW quotes (VAT excluded where shown) - not a single global public index

Regional and specification detail so buyers can compare like-for-like grades

Landed cost figures from our calculator are planning estimates, not a customs ruling

Overview

Terephthalic acid (PTA, CAS 100-21-0) is a white crystalline solid with a melting point above 300 °C and very low water solubility. It is the key intermediate linking petrochemical aromatics to polyester production.

Textiles: the main raw material for polyester fibre (涤纶), used in clothing, home textiles, and specialty items such as bulletproof vests and seat belts.
Packaging: converted into bottle-grade polyester for beverage containers, especially carbonated drinks.
Films & industrial: used for polyester film, sheets, and other packaging materials.

China is the world's largest PTA producer and consumer, accounting for the majority of global capacity. Production starts from para-xylene (PX), which is oxidised in air to crude terephthalic acid and then hydrogenated to purified PTA; PX cost dominates the production cost. The industry shows strong regional concentration along the coast, with large single-train units and ongoing capacity expansion.

Key domestic producers:
Hengli Petrochemical – operates large-scale PTA plants in Dalian using INVISTA technology.
Sinopec – operates PTA facilities including a 2-million-tonne-per-year plant at Urumqi.

Properties

Name

Terephthalic a

PTA

1,4-dicarboxybenzene

1,4-phthalicacid

Acide terephtalique

CAS Number

100-21-0

EINECS No.

202-830-0

Risk Codes

S26;S36

Safety Description

36/37/38

HS Code

2917361100

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Terephthalic a price Spec: First-rate product;2# 2.2 million ton plant;First-grade product

Recent market notes

Geopolitical expectations have cooled, leading to a decline in costs and weakening the PTA industry chain.

Weekly Profit Statistics for Chinese DOTP Sample Production (October 23–29, 2026)