| Product Code: ETC10242501 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
The China purified terephthalic acid import market in 2024 saw a notable increase in concentration levels, with top exporting countries being Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Egypt, and Indonesia. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a shift towards very high concentration compared to the previous year. Despite a significant negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -55.31% from 2020 to 2024, the market experienced a slightly less decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -25.69%. This data suggests a dynamic landscape in the import market for purified terephthalic acid in China.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2022 & 2032F |
4 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for polyester fibers and PET resin, which are major applications of purified terephthalic acid in China |
4.2.2 Growth in the textile industry, particularly in the production of polyester fabrics |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies and investments in the chemical industry in China |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices, such as paraxylene, impacting the production cost of purified terephthalic acid |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns regarding the production process of purified terephthalic acid in China |
5 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Trends |
6 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market, By Types |
6.1 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Virgin PTA, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Recycled PTA, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By High-Purity PTA, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Fiber Grade PTA, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Grade PTA, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester Resins, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Bottles, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Films & Tapes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints & Coatings, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Adhesives, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market, By End-Use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market, By Form |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Granules, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Pellets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.6 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Capacity utilization rate of purified terephthalic acid plants in China |
8.2 Average selling price of purified terephthalic acid |
8.3 Import and export volumes of purified terephthalic acid in China |
8.4 Adoption rate of advanced technologies in purified terephthalic acid production |
8.5 Number of new product developments or innovations in the purified terephthalic acid market in China |
9 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2022 & 2032F |
10 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 China Purified Terephthalic Acid Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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