Global production capacity of polyethylene terephthalate 2014-2024

Published by
Madhumitha Jaganmohan,
Jan 10, 2024
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 (in million metric tons)

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

September 2020

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2014 and 2019

Supplementary notes

* Forecast based on an annual average growth rate of 2.9 percent.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Plastics industry in China "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Plastics industry in China

Overview

5

Production & consumption

5

Trade

5

Segments

6

Plastic waste

5

Further related statistics

20

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Plastics industry in EuropePlastic packaging industry worldwideRecycling in EuropePlastics industry worldwideBioplastics industry worldwide
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.