Polyester Staple Price in China Rises 2.7% to USD 1,296/tonne
Polyester staple fibre in China climbed to USD 1,296/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 2.7% on the week and 43.8% year on year.
Polyester staple fibre prices in China stood at USD 1,296/tonne as of 2026-09-30, up 2.7% from USD 1,262/tonne a week earlier. Over the month the commodity gained 11.4% from USD 1,163/tonne on 2026-08-31, and over the quarter it rose 20.9% from USD 1,072/tonne on 2026-07-02. Year on year the price is up 43.8% from USD 901.22/tonne on 2025-09-30. The 52-week high of USD 1,318/tonne was set on 2026-09-16 and the 52-week low of USD 882.16/tonne on 2025-10-21.
Several supply-side developments support the move. According to ChinaTexnet.com, geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran lifted crude oil prices, raising feedstock costs for PTA and MEG. Claight market monitoring shows that major domestic polyester staple fibre producers reached a consensus to cut production and reduce operating rates in order to stabilise prices.
CCFGroup reported that polyester staple fibre operating rates fell to 40% in September amid margin pressure and inventory management. ChinaTexnet.com also noted that yarn mills in Fujian and Jiangxi launched production cuts and holiday arrangements during the peak season.
On the cost side, ChemAnalyst reported that rising intra-Asia and west-route freight charges increased import costs across key markets, adding to delivered material expenses.