Clear PET bottles, baled.
Indicative USD/kg
$0.0000
As of August 13, 2026, the indicative market price for PET Plastic (#1) scrap is US$0.00 per kilogram — about US$0 per tonne or US$0.00 per pound. The trend is currently stable. Actual yard and export prices vary with grade, volume, location, and freight terms.
Source: ScrapTrade indicative market rates, updated August 13, 2026.
| Material | USD / kg | USD / tonne | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| PET Plastic (#1) | $0.0000 | $0 | — |
| HDPE Plastic (#2) | $0.0000 | $0 | — |
| Mixed Plastic | $0.0000 | $0 | — |
Clear PET bottles, baled.
Prices for PET Plastic (#1) fluctuate with global commodity markets, local yard demand, and material condition. Use the calculator to estimate the value of your scrap in your own currency and preferred unit (kilogram, tonne, or pound).
As of August 13, 2026, the indicative market price for PET Plastic (#1) scrap is US$0.00 per kilogram — about US$0 per tonne or US$0.00 per pound. The trend is currently stable. Actual yard and export prices vary with grade, volume, location, and freight terms.
PET Plastic (#1) prices track global commodity benchmarks and regional demand. The biggest factors are grade and purity (clear pet bottles, baled.), lot volume, contamination level, your distance to the buyer or port, and incoterm agreed (EXW, FOB, or CIF). Larger, well-sorted, documented lots consistently achieve better prices.
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No — it is an indicative market reference updated daily, intended for estimating. For a firm price, list your material on ScrapTrade or check live listings and recent transaction data on the ScrapTrade Price Index.
