Episode 1379: Sustainably Speaking - US and Asia R-PET markets see sinking prices amid global oversupply and weak downstream demand
Update: 2025-08-29
Description
Join Emily Friedman, ICIS US recycled plastics senior editor in Episode 5 of Sustainably Speaking alongside Arianne Perez, Asia recycled plastic senior editor, and Joshua Dill, Americas recycled plastic analyst, as they discuss the implications of weak domestic recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) markets between the US and Asia. Even as local feedstock markets tumble, both regions are seeing further downwards pressure from global trade.
Some questions answered during this episode:
- What is the current state of US and Asian R-PET markets? Are dropping US prices influencing Asian markets?
- How has the evolving tariff policy impacted US R-PET and PET imports via the 3907 HS code?
- What is the end of year outlook for US and Asian R-PET markets considering the weak environment at present?
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