PET Hot-Washed Flake Prices
Indicative pricing for PET hot-washed flake across global markets including Asia, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania, published from reviewed records with the pricing basis and source category shown for every figure.
Last updated: 12 October 2026
PET Hot-Washed Flake
No verified public price observation is currently available for this specific grade. WasteBaleAudit only publishes records where the material, market, effective date and pricing basis can be identified.
Recycled PET Flake — Grade Unspecified
Latest available public observation by market
Prices from different markets may not be directly comparable because specifications, incoterms, freight, duties, quality and reporting periods differ.
WasteBaleAudit displays the latest publicly available observation for each market. Reporting dates differ because recycled-plastics markets do not have one universal live price. Every record retains its original region, currency, unit, grade and commercial basis.
| Region | Country / market | Low | High | Average | Unit | Basis | Weekly | Monthly | Direction | Effective | Observation age | Trade | Price type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | Regional | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | EUR per kilogram | Basis not disclosed | 0% | — | Stable | 7 October 2026 | Recent observation | — | Public-source observation | Plasticker |
Market commentary
- Europe: Plasticker provisional October average of advertised offers (22 offers, 13 suppliers) — not confirmed transactions; freight, origin and delivery basis vary. Grade unspecified; not hot-washed or food-grade. (7 October 2026)
Only markets with a published record are listed. Regions without a verified observation are omitted rather than shown as empty placeholders.
Historical prices
Values shown in EUR per tonne.
| Effective date | Low | High | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 October 2026 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| 26 September 2026 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| 19 September 2026 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 |
| 12 September 2026 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1,331 | 1,341 | 1,336 |
Recycled PET Flake — Premium
Latest available public observation by market
Prices from different markets may not be directly comparable because specifications, incoterms, freight, duties, quality and reporting periods differ.
WasteBaleAudit displays the latest publicly available observation for each market. Reporting dates differ because recycled-plastics markets do not have one universal live price. Every record retains its original region, currency, unit, grade and commercial basis.
| Region | Country / market | Low | High | Average | Unit | Basis | Weekly | Monthly | Direction | Effective | Observation age | Trade | Price type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | China | 920 | 980 | 950 | USD per tonne | Basis not disclosed | — | — | Stable | 3 September 2026 | Latest available observation | — | Public-source observation | OPIS public market article |
Market commentary
- Northeast Asia: Basis not disclosed. Publicly reported premium rPET flake assessment in China. The source does not explicitly confirm food-contact status or a hot-washed specification, so do not classify it as food-grade or hot-washed. (3 September 2026)
Only markets with a published record are listed. Regions without a verified observation are omitted rather than shown as empty placeholders.
Historical prices
Values shown in USD per tonne.
| Effective date | Low | High | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 September 2026 | 920 | 980 | 950 |
PET Hot-Washed Flake — Clear G3
Latest available public observation by market
Prices from different markets may not be directly comparable because specifications, incoterms, freight, duties, quality and reporting periods differ.
WasteBaleAudit displays the latest publicly available observation for each market. Reporting dates differ because recycled-plastics markets do not have one universal live price. Every record retains its original region, currency, unit, grade and commercial basis.
| Region | Country / market | Low | High | Average | Unit | Basis | Weekly | Monthly | Direction | Effective | Observation age | Trade | Price type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Asia | India | 61 | 61 | 61 | INR per kilogram | Basis not disclosed | — | — | Insufficient data | 6 September 2026 | Latest available observation | Domestic | Public-source supplier listing | TradeIndia |
Market commentary
- South Asia: Basis not disclosed. Domestic supplier listing. Public supplier-listing observation for clear G3 hot-washed PET flake in India. This is an advertised indication rather than a verified completed transaction. Freight, tax, volume, contamination and payment terms were not disclosed. (6 September 2026)
Only markets with a published record are listed. Regions without a verified observation are omitted rather than shown as empty placeholders.
Some figures on this page are publicly advertised supplier listings, held at low confidence. A listing is an asking price, not a verified completed transaction, and should not be read as a settled market level.
Historical prices
Values shown in INR per kilogram.
| Effective date | Low | High | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2026 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
PET Hot-Washed Flake — PVC 0–30 ppm
Latest available public observation by market
Prices from different markets may not be directly comparable because specifications, incoterms, freight, duties, quality and reporting periods differ.
WasteBaleAudit displays the latest publicly available observation for each market. Reporting dates differ because recycled-plastics markets do not have one universal live price. Every record retains its original region, currency, unit, grade and commercial basis.
| Region | Country / market | Low | High | Average | Unit | Basis | Weekly | Monthly | Direction | Effective | Observation age | Trade | Price type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Asia | India | 75 | 75 | 75 | INR per kilogram | Basis not disclosed | — | — | Insufficient data | 6 September 2026 | Latest available observation | Domestic | Public-source supplier listing | TradeIndia |
Market commentary
- South Asia: Basis not disclosed. Domestic supplier listing. Public supplier-listing observation for washed PET flake described as containing 0–30 ppm PVC. This is an advertised indication rather than a verified completed transaction. Confirm specification and commercial terms directly before relying on the figure. (6 September 2026)
Only markets with a published record are listed. Regions without a verified observation are omitted rather than shown as empty placeholders.
Some figures on this page are publicly advertised supplier listings, held at low confidence. A listing is an asking price, not a verified completed transaction, and should not be read as a settled market level.
Historical prices
Values shown in INR per kilogram.
| Effective date | Low | High | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2026 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Material and specification
- Hot-washed flake produced from baled PET bottles after sorting, grinding, caustic washing and drying.
- Typical commercial specifications cover colour, PVC and polyolefin contamination, moisture, intrinsic viscosity and metal content.
- Food-contact capability depends on the washing line, decontamination step and regulatory approval in the destination market.
Factors affecting the price
- Bale feedstock quality and contamination levels
- Yield loss through washing and sorting
- Virgin PET and paraxylene price movements
- Freight, energy and caustic costs
- Food-grade approval and recycled-content obligations
- Regional collection volumes and seasonality
Pricing methodology and sources
Every figure on this page comes from the WasteBaleAudit price database. Each record stores its material, grade, format, region, currency, unit, pricing basis, effective date, direction of movement and source category, and is published only after review. Prices are held in the currency and unit in which they were reported and are never silently converted. We do not republish paywalled assessments from licensed price services. Where no verified figure exists for a period, the page shows a gap or "verified price update pending" rather than an estimate.
Read the full methodology and the data sources register.
Prices shown are indicative market observations and may differ according to specification, contamination, volume, location, freight, payment terms and contractual conditions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is PET hot-washed flake?
- Hot-washed flake is PET bottle material that has been sorted, ground and washed at elevated temperature to remove labels, adhesives and residues, ready for extrusion into pellet or direct use in fibre and sheet.
- Why does flake price below pellet?
- Pellet has absorbed the extrusion, filtration and, for food grade, decontamination cost, and carries tighter quality guarantees, so it normally trades at a premium to flake.
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