ParaxylenePrice data available since 2004
Material price data for paraxylene
Paraxylene price data help put the polyester chain and relevant packaging- and polyester-related applications into context and give a clearer read on downstream price developments.
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What is paraxylene?
Paraxylene (PX) is an aromatic hydrocarbon from the xylene group.
It is largely oxidised to purified terephthalic acid (PTA) – the central precursor of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and PBT (polybutylene terephthalate).
For procurement, pricing, and commercial teams, paraxylene prices are particularly relevant because they set the cost base of the entire PET and polyester chain.
It is largely oxidised to purified terephthalic acid (PTA) – the central precursor of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and PBT (polybutylene terephthalate).
For procurement, pricing, and commercial teams, paraxylene prices are particularly relevant because they set the cost base of the entire PET and polyester chain.
Where is paraxylene used?
Paraxylene flows largely into the polyester chain: via PTA and – together with MEG – into PET for bottles, film and trays, and into polyester fibres.
Via PTA it also serves as a precursor for PBT (technical moulded parts, E&E); a further share is used as a petrol blending component. Paraxylene is therefore closely tied to beverage and food packaging as well as to textiles.
Via PTA it also serves as a precursor for PBT (technical moulded parts, E&E); a further share is used as a petrol blending component. Paraxylene is therefore closely tied to beverage and food packaging as well as to textiles.
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Top 5 application markets for paraxylene
pricenxt provides structured price data and analysis views for paraxylene, supporting a consistent basis for planning, procurement, and pricing.
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Beverage packagingBeverage packaging is strongly PET-driven – PET price movements feed through particularly directly here.Learn more
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Food packagingFood packaging uses large volumes of PE, PP, and PET – price movements feed directly into unit costs.Learn more
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Textiles & clothingTextiles & clothing are based on PET, PA, PP, and PUR raw materials – price movements feed straight into fibre and material costs.Learn more
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Non-food packagingNon-food packaging combines PP, PE, PS, PVC, and PET – a broad material mix with differing price dynamics.Learn more
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Pharmaceutical, medical & cosmetics packagingPharmaceutical, medical, and cosmetics packaging places high demands – material choice and price have to be considered together.Learn more
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What makes paraxylene distinctive?
Paraxylene stands at the start of the PET and polyester value chains. The combination of contract and spot references makes the raw material especially important for cost models, price adjustment mechanisms, and market monitoring.
Raw material and price logic
As an aromatic, paraxylene links refinery and reformer economics with demand from PTA and PET. The result is price movements that become visible in packaging and textiles.
- PET precursor: via PTA, paraxylene is the starting material for PET and polyester fibres.
- Contract and spot perspective: several transaction types allow different trading logics to be compared.
- Downstream relevance: movements feed into PET packaging and polyester.
Market relevance
Paraxylene prices are relevant for companies that purchase, cost or have to allow for PET- and polyester-related materials in price negotiations.
- Procurement: teams can factor price movements into their purchasing plans at an early stage.
- Pricing: price series support structured discussions on material costs and price adjustment mechanisms.
- Controlling: price histories help document cost assumptions in a traceable way.
Analysis in pricenxt
In pricenxt, paraxylene price data can be analysed in a structured way using configurable filters, interactive charts, and boards.
- Variant comparison: different price series can be set against one another in a single chart.
- Period analysis: you choose the observation period freely and add trend lines or regressions.
- Saving to boards: relevant analyses can be saved as a card on a board and shared.
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