Crude oil's swings over the Iranian crisis are losing their grip on the polyester chain, where low operating rates and production discipline now matter more than feedstock costs.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the entire polyester value chain, from crude oil to polyester fibers, covering naphtha, mixed xylenes, paraxylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), monoethylene glycol (MEG), polyester chips, polyester staple fiber (PSF), and polyester filament yarns. Domestic polyester fiber markets in China, India, and Pakistan are analyzed and compared. Historical price data covering up to 15 years are available, and all data can be downloaded.