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In the first quarter of 2026, the average Polyester (DTY) price in China was approximately 9.10 RMB/kg, which was around 8.22 RMB/kg in January, 8.53 RMB/kg in February, and 10.56 RMB/kg in March. Compared with the previous quarter, Polyester DTY prices in China increased by approximately ~12.74% during Q1’26, while prices increased by approximately ~28.46% between January and March. Early-quarter market conditions were influenced by reduced operating rates and production cuts that tightened supply availability, although Lunar New Year holidays kept downstream trading activity relatively weak. By February, lower inventories and a gradual recovery in textile mill operations supported firmer sentiment. In March, escalating crude-linked feedstock costs, limited new production capacity, and supply-side tightening significantly lifted market momentum. Downstream demand from garments, home textiles, and industrial fabrics improved gradually but remained highly price-sensitive, restricting aggressive restocking activity.
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According to Procurement Resource, near-term market sentiment for Polyester (DTY) is expected to remain firm as elevated upstream costs and controlled supply continue supporting prices, although cautious downstream purchasing may limit sharper increases.
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| Product | Category | Region | Price | Time Period |
| Polyester (DTY) | Packaging | China | 1137 USD/MT | July 2025 |
| Polyester (DTY) | Packaging | China | 1123 USD/MT | December 2025 |
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Polyester (DTY) prices in China followed a fluctuating trajectory during the second half of 2025. The prices were about 1137 USD/MT (Spot FD) in July and around 1123 USD/MT in December. In the early part of the period, prices declined from their opening levels as production-to-sales ratios remained subdued and inventory levels rose among manufacturers. Cost support from upstream petrochemical inputs was limited, providing little upward momentum. However, a turnaround emerged as downstream users engaged in concentrated restocking, improving downstream demand and prompting manufacturers to reduce discounts and selectively raise quotations.
As the period progressed into the traditional peak season, demand expectations provided a degree of market confidence. Leading manufacturers coordinated production cuts to ease supply pressure, while rising crude oil and PTA costs gave factories greater justification to push prices higher. Despite these supportive conditions, demand recovery fell short of expectations. Downstream weaving enterprises maintained cautious procurement, and elevated grey fabric inventories at mills continued to weigh on buying activity. Toward year-end, prices softened again as order completions outpaced new demand, though a modest recovery emerged in the final weeks as restocking activity gradually resumed and raw material costs stabilized.
Polyester DTY Yarn, that is, Drawn Texturised Yarn refers to a continuous filament yarn made from a thermoplastic material via processing to introduce durable crimps twists, loops, interlaces, or any other fine distortions along the filament length. It is obtained from the polyester POY.
DTY yarn is widely used for weaving and knitting of fabrics, which are further utilised to manufacture clothes, seat covers, bags and other products. DTY yarn can be found in semi dull, bright and trilobal bright type based on the type of filament sections. Further, its technical properties can be moulded in different ways to make the yarn suitable for vast applications.
Fabrics, Blankets, Home furnishings , Seat covers , Bags
Zhejiang Jinxia New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Indo Rama Synthetics (India) Limited, Kayavlon Impex Pvt. Ltd., Anand Rayons Ltd., Best Textiles Ltd., Sunhsin Industrial Co., Ltd.
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Drawn Textured Yarn or DTY is a type of polyester filament yarn that is often manufactured by processing POY (partially oriented yarn) using texturing process and machines. This finally produces DTY yarn.
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