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European PET Market: Q1 2026 — rPET Premium Hits Record Spread

March 3, 20266 분 소요
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핵심 요약

Food-grade rPET premium over virgin PET hit a record €180-220/t in NW Europe. This spread is structural, not cyclical.

European PET markets enter Q1 2026 with tightening supply dynamics.

Key Drivers

  • Feedstock costs: PX and PTA margins remain elevated on Asian import pressure
  • rPET premium: Food-grade rPET now trades at €180-220/t premium over virgin
  • Capacity: Two major European PET lines scheduled for maintenance in March
  • Demand: Beverage season ramp-up expected to begin early

    • Regional Price Snapshot

    NW Europe virgin PET: €1,380-1,420/t

    NW Europe rPET food-grade: €1,560-1,640/t

    Spread: €180-220/t (record)

    Outlook

    Expect continued pressure through Q1 as maintenance outages coincide with seasonal demand. The rPET premium is structural — PPWR mandates drive procurement competition.

    데이터 출처

    ICIS, ChemOrbis, Plasteurope, converter interviews

    영향

    Beverage and food companies should expect rising packaging costs. Early rPET contracts for H2 2026 are advisable.

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