China Polyethylene terephthalate (HS 390769) Imports by Country

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

YTD imports$188.7M2026 Jan–Sep · -4.7% YoY vs 2025-01 to 2025-09
Latest imports$23.8MSeptember 2026 · +16.1% YoY vs 2025-09 to 2025-09
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Monthly Import Trend

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Annual Totals

YearImport value
2026 Jan–Sep$188.7M
2025 · Full year$267.6M
2024 · Full year$426.5M
2023 · Full year$374.8M
2022 · Full year$405.6M
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YearImport value
2021 · Full year$384.8M

Latest month · up to 5 countries

September 2026 · USD

Partner Value Share
South Korea $8.7M 36.6%
Japan $3.5M 14.8%
Taiwan $2.9M 12.1%
Malaysia $2.1M 8.9%
United States $1.8M 7.6%

Same countries · period totals

2021-01 to 2026-09 · USD

Partner Value Share
South Korea $703.5M 34.4%
Japan $341M 16.6%
Taiwan $204.6M 10.0%
Malaysia $240.9M 11.8%
United States $129.2M 6.3%

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 import 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 imports

Latest 5 of 12 historical sample rows
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2021-12368,5413907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-11395,5443907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-10452,3703907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-09305,2413907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-08343,5263907692021import103Bangladesh
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2021 sample CSV fields, newest first
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2021-12368,5413907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-11395,5443907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-10452,3703907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-09305,2413907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-08343,5263907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-07150,3493907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-0695,1643907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-05313,0563907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-04182,8953907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-03258,1723907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-02201,8023907692021import103Bangladesh
2021-01179,8163907692021import103Bangladesh

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About this data

How much polyethylene terephthalate does China import?

China imported $188.7M of polyethylene terephthalate (HS 390769) during January–September 2026. In September 2026 alone, China imported $23.8M of polyethylene terephthalate, up 16.1% 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 supply the most polyethylene terephthalate to China?

In September 2026, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan were among the leading suppliers shown, together accounting for 63.6% of that month's trade value. These are monthly figures, not a full-year ranking.

Are China's polyethylene terephthalate imports growing?

China's polyethylene terephthalate imports were down 4.7% from January–September 2025, reaching $188.7M during January–September 2026.

Can I download monthly polyethylene terephthalate import data?

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

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