Polyester Fiber Prices (Virgin)

The Virgin Polyester Market is extensively covered through a series of Price Reports and Price Databases, covering polyester staple fibers (PSF) and polyester filament yarns (PFY) in China, India, and Pakistan. 

Furthermore, the Polyester Chain is comprehensively addressed, covering crude oil, naphtha, mixed xylenes, paraxylene, PTA, MEG, and polyester chips. Gross margins are meticulously calculated, and price comparisons between countries are readily available.

Our historical data spans up to 20 years, and all data is at your disposal for downloading.

Polyester Fibers: China, India, Pakistan  (Weekly)

Global polyester fiber markets plunged this week as collapsing oil prices and U.S. trade sanctions against China triggered a synchronized downturn across Asia. Our weekly report provides a comprehensive picture of polyester staple fiber (PSF) and polyester filament yarn (POY, DTY, and FDY) markets in China, India, and Pakistan. The report offers weekly updated data in both local currencies and US dollars to make easy comparisons with our extensive price tables. All of the data is available for download.

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Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Crude oil’s sharp decline, driven by Trump’s tariffs, has triggered a widespread collapse across the polyester value chain, pushing down raw material and fiber prices and deepening a bearish outlook amid weak demand and trade tensions. This report provides a comprehensive weekly analysis of the vertical polyester chain, offering detailed insights into price trends for key components such as paraxylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), monoethylene glycol (MEG), polyester chips, staple fiber, and filament yarn. In addition to the analysis, the report includes domestic price data for both China and India, ensuring a broad regional perspective. All data is available for users to

Cotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)

The average monthly data for March 2025 confirms a steady decline in cotton prices and a more gradual drop in polyester prices, with the narrowing cost gap between the two fibers signaling a shift toward greater substitution in key Asian markets. Our monthly report offers a detailed comparison of average cotton and PSF prices in China, India, and Pakistan, providing insights into both current and historical trends in the price disparity between cotton and polyester. It includes historical data covering the last 15 years, available for download.

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PSF Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan

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Crude Oil

Naphtha, Mixed Xylenes, Paraxylene

Polyester Price Comparison

PSF Price Comparison

Polyester Chain Comparison

Polyester vs. Cotton in China, India, and Pakistan

Polyester vs. Cotton and Viscose in China