United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market (2025-2031) Outlook | Forecast, Companies, Share, Industry, Size, Growth, Value, Revenue, Analysis & Trends

Market Forecast By Type (Virgin, Recycled), By Application (Rigid Packaging, Film, Sheets and Straps, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC341469 Publication Date: Aug 2022 Updated Date: Aug 2025 Product Type: Market Research Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch Author: Shubham Padhi No. of Pages: 75 No. of Figures: 35 No. of Tables: 20

United Kingdom Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Size Growth Rate


The United Kingdom Polyethylene Terephthalate Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Starting at 2.05% in 2025, the market peaks at 3.21% in 2028, and settles at 2.97% by 2029.

United Kingdom Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Growth Rate

United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Overview

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is predominantly used in the packaging sector, especially for beverage bottles and food containers. The UK PET market is experiencing growth due to the rising consumer preference for packaged products and the emphasis on recyclability. PET`s lightweight, strength, and clarity make it a preferred material in various applications. Efforts towards improving recycling technologies and developing bio-based PET are further boosting market expansion.

Drivers of the market

Growth in the UK PET market is primarily driven by its widespread applications in beverage packaging, textiles, and films. Consumer preference for lightweight, recyclable, and cost-effective packaging solutions boosts market demand. Innovations in PET recycling technologies and regulatory initiatives promoting environmental sustainability are key drivers.

Challenges of the market

Challenges in the UK polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market include supply chain disruptions, raw material availability, and recycling infrastructure limitations. Addressing consumer demand for sustainable and food-safe PET packaging solutions while ensuring material purity, strength, and recyclability poses significant challenges. Innovating eco-friendly PET resin alternatives, enhancing bottle-to-bottle recycling technologies, and adopting advanced polymer processing techniques are key priorities for market resilience and growth.

Government Policy of the market

In the UK, the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market is regulated to ensure product safety and environmental sustainability. Government policies promote the use of PET in packaging and textiles while enforcing recycling and waste management regulations. The UK government also supports research into bio-based PET alternatives and encourages innovation in PET recycling technologies to minimize environmental impact.

Key Highlights of the Report:

  • United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Outlook
  • Market Size of United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market, 2024
  • Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market, 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Revenues & Volume for the Period 2021-2031
  • United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Trend Evolution
  • United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Drivers and Challenges
  • United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Price Trends
  • United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Porter's Five Forces
  • United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Industry Life Cycle
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume By Type for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume By Virgin for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume By Recycled for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume By Application for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume By Rigid Packaging for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume By Film for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume By Sheets and Straps for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2021-2031
  • United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Import Export Trade Statistics
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Type
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Application
  • United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Top Companies Market Share
  • United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
  • United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Company Profiles
  • United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Key Strategic Recommendations

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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 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Overview

3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators

3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F

3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market - Industry Life Cycle

3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market - Porter's Five Forces

3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F

3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F

4 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Dynamics

4.1 Impact Analysis

4.2 Market Drivers

4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions

4.2.2 Growth in the food and beverage industry

4.2.3 Technological advancements in PET manufacturing processes

4.3 Market Restraints

4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices

4.3.2 Stringent regulations on plastic usage and recycling

4.3.3 Competition from alternative packaging materials

5 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Trends

6 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market, By Types

6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market, By Type

6.1.1 Overview and Analysis

6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F

6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume, By Virgin, 2021-2031F

6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume, By Recycled, 2021-2031F

6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market, By Application

6.2.1 Overview and Analysis

6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Packaging, 2021-2031F

6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume, By Film, 2021-2031F

6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume, By Sheets and Straps, 2021-2031F

6.2.5 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F

7 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Import-Export Trade Statistics

7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Export to Major Countries

7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Imports from Major Countries

8 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Key Performance Indicators

8.1 PET recycling rate

8.2 Adoption of bio-based PET products

8.3 Investment in PET recycling infrastructure

8.4 Consumer awareness and perception of PET sustainability

8.5 Innovation in PET packaging designs and functionalities

9 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market - Opportunity Assessment

9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F

9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F

10 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024

10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters

11 Company Profiles

12 Recommendations

13 Disclaimer

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