Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) resin demand in India stood at 812 thousand tonnes in 2018 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.75% in the forecast period. PET is a thermoplastic polymer resin, belonging to the polyester family. In India PET has become the primarily preference in the packaging sector owing to the rigidity it offers, its eco-friendly attribute and recyclable nature. The demand for PET in the packaging of food and beverages witnessed a steep inclination after the sudden outbreak of Coronavirus in the final quarter of FY 20. This astonishing increase in demand is a ripple effect of the increasing awareness of hygiene, prompting an enhanced procurement of disposable and packaged items to reduce the chances of infection by any means. Moreover, the increasing preference for PET bottles over aluminum and glass packaging, in rapidly expanding Indian pharmaceutical sector owing to its quality standard and safety is anticipated to further propel the demand for PET in the forecast period. As the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors are likely to witness a robust expansion due to increasing requirement for equipment and medications after the Pandemic, the need for PET bottles for medical packaging is perceived to witness an incredible surge in the coming years.

Polyethylene Terephthalate is being manufactured in India on massive capacity by Reliance Industries followed by three other companies. Hence, majority of the PET demand in India is satisfied by domestic production but cheap imports from other countries have certainly caused abrupt material injury to the Indian production in the last few years. However, the immense production capacity of PET in the country is also sufficient to cater to the export requirements from countries like Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, etc. The sudden spike in demand for PET from food and beverages and healthcare industries is anticipated to compel manufacturers to operate over 60 per cent efficiency in order to profoundly fulfill the domestic as well as international demand.

As PET is manufactured by utilizing Monothylene Glycol (MEG) and Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA), the production and availability of these feedstocks in the domestic market considerably affects the production of PET. PET can also be segmented based on its type as CSD (Carbonated Soft Drinks), Water Packaging, Food Packaging, Non-Food Packaging, Sheer & RPER. The consumption of PET in the domestic market vary with regions too. In India, PET in majorly consumed in North and West region due to the presence of large number of end-user industries and a vast distribution channel.

Years Considered for this Report:

  • Historical Years: 2015 – 2019
  • Base Year: 2020
  • Estimated Year: 2021
  • Forecast Period: 2022 – 2030

Objective of the Study:

  • The primary objective of the study was to evaluate and forecast PET resin capacity, production, demand, demand – supply gap in India.
  • To categorize PET resin demand based on end use, type, sales channel and region.
  • To study trade dynamics and company share in India PET resin market.
  • To identify major customers of PET resin in India.
  • To evaluate and forecast PET resin pricing in India.
  • To identify and profile major companies operating in India PET resin market.
  • To identify major developments, deals and expansion plans in India PET resin market.


India constitutes abundant production of PET by four leading manufacturers. Hence, domestic demand for PET is largely fulfilled by domestic production. In addition, India also actively participates in catering to the demand from other countries. Major companies operating in India PET Market include Reliance Industries Limited, Dhunseri Petrochem & Tea Limited, JBF Industries Limited, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, Toray Industries, Jiangsu Sanfangxiang Group, Eastman Chemical Company, Nan Ya Plastic Corporation, SABIC, BASF SE ,Far Eastern New Century Corporation etc.
Slowdown in its automotive sector, which is one of the major end-user industry of PET resin negatively affected the demand for the product in the first half of the financial yearly. This slowdown was further exacerbated by the Coronavirus outbreak compelling the government to impose a nationwide lockdown in order to contain the spread of the virus. The lockdown imposed in the final quarter of FY 20 led to a halt in production in various industries such as automotive and electronics, thereby bringing down the prices of PET at a considerable rate. Owing to the unfavorable circumstances throughout the year, prices of PET witnessed a downfall of over 10 per cent in FY 20.

To extract data for India PET resin market, primary research surveys were conducted with PET resin manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, wholesalers and end users. While interviewing, the respondents were also inquired about their competitors. Through this technique, ChemAnalyst was able to include manufacturers that could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. Moreover, ChemAnalyst analyzed various end user segments and projected a positive outlook for India PET resin market over the coming years.
ChemAnalyst calculated India PET resin demand by analyzing the historical data and demand forecast was carried out considering the growth of end use industries. ChemAnalyst sourced these values from industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical sales data of respective manufacturers to arrive at the overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, association reports, annual reports, etc., were also studied by ChemAnalyst.

Key Target Audience:

  • PET resin manufacturers and other stakeholders
  • Organizations, forums and alliances related to PET resin distribution
  • Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
  • Market research organizations and consulting companies


The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for industry stakeholders, such as PET resin manufacturers, distributors and policy makers. The report also provides useful insights about which market segments should be targeted over the coming years to strategize investments and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Report Scope:
In this report, the India PET market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • Market, by Type- CSD (Carbonated Soft Drinks), Water Packaging, Food Packaging, Non-Food Packaging and Sheet & RPER
  • Market, by End Use- Food and Beverages, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Electronics and Appliances, Automotive and Others
  • Market, by Distribution Channel- Direct/Institutional Sales, Retail Sales, Other Channel Sales
  • Market, by Region- North, West, East and South


Competitive Landscape

  • ChemAnalyst offers detailed analysis of major players including basic company details, Segmental/product information, financial matrices, growth strategies, expansion plans, collaborations, SWOT analysis etc.to give a comprehensive and meaningful insights on the respective product market.

Available Customizations:

  • With the given market data, ChemAnalyst offers customizations according to a company’s specific needs.