China Polyethylene terephthalate (HS 390769) Exports by Country

Monthly · USD · Source: GACC · Data through 2026-09

YTD exports$1.3B2026 Jan–Sep · +36.2% YoY vs 2025-01 to 2025-09
Latest exports$143MSeptember 2026 · +24.9% YoY vs 2025-09 to 2025-09
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Monthly Export Trend

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Annual Totals

YearExport value
2026 Jan–Sep$1.3B
2025 · Full year$1.2B
2024 · Full year$1.1B
2023 · Full year$854.4M
2022 · Full year$892M
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YearExport value
2021 · Full year$676.7M

Fast-growing export markets

Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD

  • Nigeria Exports $210M Increase +$129M YoY +158%
  • South Korea Exports $146M Increase +$50.7M YoY +53%
  • Malaysia Exports $33.2M Increase +$16.5M YoY +99%
  • Türkiye Exports $32.2M Increase +$11.0M YoY +52%
  • Belgium Exports $9.0M Increase +$4.7M YoY +111%
  • Australia Exports $3.3M Increase +$2.4M YoY +292%

Latest month · up to 5 countries

September 2026 · USD

Partner Value Share
Vietnam $30.4M 21.3%
Nigeria $25.6M 17.9%
South Korea $16.2M 11.3%
Taiwan $12.6M 8.8%
Indonesia $11.2M 7.8%

Same countries · period totals

2021-01 to 2026-09 · USD

Partner Value Share
Vietnam $1.1B 18.6%
Nigeria $964.7M 16.0%
South Korea $485.4M 8.1%
Taiwan $383.2M 6.4%
Indonesia $418.9M 7.0%

HS8 customs codes under 390769

China customs reports HS 390769 at the 8-digit level. 2 subheadings are published under it. Select an HS8 subcode to check supported export coverage, samples and your one-time price, then buy online. For unsupported scopes or custom research, ask for optional custom help.

39076910Slices/chips of poly(ethylene terephthalate), viscosity number<78 ml/g

Low-viscosity polyethylene terephthalate with a viscosity number below 78 ml/g, specifically shaped into slices or chips for subsequent melt-processing into fibers, films, or…

39076990Other poly(ethylene terephthalate) in primary forms, viscosity number<78 ml/g

Low-viscosity polyethylene terephthalate having a viscosity number under 78 ml/g, presented in primary forms other than slices or chips, such as granules or powders.

Free sample data

Sample: Bangladesh · 2021.

HS 390769 · China exports

Latest 5 of 10 historical sample rows
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2021-123,399,9503907692021export103Bangladesh
2021-117,102,5623907692021export103Bangladesh
2021-103,721,7503907692021export103Bangladesh
2021-091,475,7173907692021export103Bangladesh
2021-081,406,9063907692021export103Bangladesh
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2021 sample CSV fields, newest first
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2021-123,399,9503907692021export103Bangladesh
2021-117,102,5623907692021export103Bangladesh
2021-103,721,7503907692021export103Bangladesh
2021-091,475,7173907692021export103Bangladesh
2021-081,406,9063907692021export103Bangladesh
2021-07462,5003907692021export103Bangladesh
2021-04451,6503907692021export103Bangladesh
2021-034,069,8163907692021export103Bangladesh
2021-023,560,2803907692021export103Bangladesh
2021-012,235,2153907692021export103Bangladesh

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About this data

How much polyethylene terephthalate does China export?

China exported $1.3B of polyethylene terephthalate (HS 390769) during January–September 2026. In September 2026 alone, China exported $143M of polyethylene terephthalate, up 24.9% from September 2025. Polyethylene terephthalate, commonly known as PET, is a thermoplastic polyester resin typically traded in primary forms like pellets for manufacturing synthetic fibers, beverage bottles, and packaging films. The page covers January 2021 to September 2026. Values are in US dollars, from the China General Administration of Customs (GACC).

Which countries buy the most polyethylene terephthalate from China?

In September 2026, Vietnam, Nigeria, South Korea were among the leading destinations shown, together accounting for 50.5% of that month's trade value. These are monthly figures, not a full-year ranking.

Are China's polyethylene terephthalate exports growing?

China's polyethylene terephthalate exports were up 36.2% from January–September 2025, reaching $1.3B during January–September 2026.

Can I download monthly polyethylene terephthalate export data?

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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.

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