The global polyester chain is anticipated to face two major developments in the first half of 2025. Firstly, geopolitical tensions continue to cause wide fluctuations in international crude oil prices. This has led to extreme instability in the cost support for PX and PTA, the direct raw materials for polyester, resulting in significant price volatility for polyester filament and staple fiber. Downstream textile companies are adopting a more cautious procurement strategy as a result.
Secondly, and more significantly for the industry, is a technological breakthrough: a leading Chinese chemical firm has announced the successful commercialization of its large-scale bio-based PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) production facility. This technology utilizes non-food biomass as feedstock and has successfully reduced carbon emissions by approximately 60% compared to traditional petroleum-based polyester production. This groundbreaking achievement, certified by authoritative standards like the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), is poised to fundamentally redefine "green polyester" and accelerate the adoption of next-generation sustainable materials by fashion and textile brands.
The global polyester chain is anticipated to face two major developments in the first half of 2025. Firstly, geopolitical tensions continue to cause wide fluctuations in international crude oil prices. This has led to extreme instability in the cost support for PX and PTA, the direct raw materials for polyester, resulting in significant price volatility for polyester filament and staple fiber. Downstream textile companies are adopting a more cautious procurement strategy as a result.
Secondly, and more significantly for the industry, is a technological breakthrough: a leading Chinese chemical firm has announced the successful commercialization of its large-scale bio-based PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) production facility. This technology utilizes non-food biomass as feedstock and has successfully reduced carbon emissions by approximately 60% compared to traditional petroleum-based polyester production. This groundbreaking achievement, certified by authoritative standards like the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), is poised to fundamentally redefine "green polyester" and accelerate the adoption of next-generation sustainable materials by fashion and textile brands.