In June 2026, China's PTA exports totaled 358,000 tonnes, up 9.78% month-on-month and 40.29% year-on-year, with an average export price of $886.03 per tonne. Cumulative exports for the period from January to June 2026 reached 1.8906 million tonnes, a year-on-year increase of 1.82%.

Analysis and Commentary

PTA

In June 2026, China's PTA export volume reached 358,000 tonnes, marking a month-on-month increase of 9.78% and a significant year-on-year rise of 40.29%; the cumulative export volume for the first half of the year rose by 1.82% year-on-year. Robust external demand effectively absorbed domestic PTA supplies, providing clear support for spot prices, while near-month futures contracts trended strongly, driven by positive demand-side factors.

Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF)

PTA is a key raw material for producing polyester staple fiber. The strong PTA export performance supported PTA prices and drove up production costs for polyester staple fiber, thereby providing a degree of support for its spot prices.

Polyester POY

PTA is a key upstream raw material for polyester POY. Strong export performance has boosted PTA market trends and strengthened cost-side support for polyester POY, exerting a slightly positive influence on its price.

Polyester DTY

PTA is a core raw material for polyester DTY production. Favorable PTA exports have driven up PTA prices, raising production costs for polyester DTY and providing a degree of positive price support.

Polyester FDY

PTA is a primary upstream raw material for polyester FDY. Excellent export performance has bolstered PTA prices and raised production costs for polyester FDY, offering a slightly positive boost to its price.

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