The global purified terephthalic acid (PTA) market reached a value of US$ 82.3 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach a value of US$ 112.96 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.25% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Purified terephthalic acid (PTA) is an organic compound produced by a reaction between the secondary petroleum product paraxylene (PX) and acetic acid. It is widely utilized in the manufacturing of man-made polyester fabrics, which find extensive usage in sportswear, swimsuits, dresses, trousers, curtains, sofa covers, jackets, car seat covers, and bedsheets. In addition to this, as it exhibits excellent weathering, hardness, flexibility, chemical and stain resistance, and powder flow and fluidization characteristics, PTA is gaining traction across the globe for formulating general metal, appliance, industrial maintenance, and coil coatings.

Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Market Trends:
The boosting sales of on-the-go bottled beverages on account of the hectic lifestyles of working professionals, inflating per capita income, rapid urbanization, and changing consumption patterns of individuals represent one of the key factors impelling the market growth. Apart from this, PTA is used in the manufacturing of light-colored, high-strength, and solvent-free adhesives, which find extensive applications to bond metal, wood, paper, and synthetics in shoe fabrication, lamination, and automotive sub-assembly. It is further utilized in the production of recording tapes, tire cord, cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), terephthaloyl chloride (TCL), co-polyester-ether elastomers, plasticizers, and liquid crystal. Moreover, PTA is employed in the pharmaceutical industry as a raw material for several drugs that help treat chronic and acute diseases, such as peptic ulcers, reflux esophagitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This, in confluence with the escalating need for prescribed drugs due to the increasing prevalence of chronic medical ailments, is contributing to the market growth. Besides this, several leading players operating in the market are focusing on collaborations and partnerships with other organizations to reduce costs and improve product quality, which is anticipated to drive the market.

Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global purified terephthalic acid (PTA) market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on application and end user.

Breakup by Application:

Polyester

Fiber and Yarn Grade
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PET) Grade
Film Grade
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
Plasticizers
Others

Breakup by End User:

Textile
Bottling and Packaging
Home Furnishing
Others

Breakup by Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Alpek S.A.B. de C.V., Eastman Chemical Company, Far Eastern New Century Corporation, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp., HANWA Co. Ltd., Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, Jiangyin Chengxing Industrial Group Co. Ltd., LOTTE Chemical Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Reliance Industries Limited, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabian Oil Co.) and Sinopec.

Key questions answered in this report:
How has the global purified terephthalic acid (PTA) market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global purified terephthalic acid (PTA) market?
What are the key regional markets?
What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
What is the breakup of the market based on the end user?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
What is the structure of the global purified terephthalic acid (PTA) market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the industry?