The annual production capacity of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) worldwide stood at some 30.5 million metric tons in 2019. This figure is expected to increase to approximately 35.3 million metric tons by 2024.
PET is widely used for bottling beverages, as well as food packaging due to it strong, clear, and lightweight characteristics.
Production capacity of polyethylene terephthalate worldwide from 2014 to 2024
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