| Product Code: ETC4488802 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
China purified terephthalic acid (PTA) import market saw a shift in concentration levels in 2024, with a significant increase in the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating very high concentration among top exporting countries. Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -55.9% from 2020 to 2024, there was a slight improvement in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024, showing a decrease of -31.58%. Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Egypt, and Indonesia emerged as key exporters to China, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the PTA import landscape.

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 (PTA) Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for polyester fibers and resins, which are major applications of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) |
4.2.2 Expansion of the textile industry in China, leading to increased PTA consumption |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies and investments in the chemical industry to support PTA production |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as paraxylene, impacting the production cost of PTA |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations and concerns regarding the carbon footprint of PTA production |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials or technologies that could potentially replace PTA in certain applications |
5 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Trends |
6 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market, By Types |
6.1 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenues & Volume, By Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenues & Volume, By Plasticizers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Capacity utilization rate of PTA production facilities in China |
8.2 Average selling price of PTA in the market |
8.3 Rate of adoption of PTA in new applications or industries |
8.4 Energy efficiency and carbon emissions per unit of PTA produced |
8.5 Investment in research and development for PTA manufacturing process improvements |
9 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |