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See monthly Terephthalic Acid prices in 5 locations: United States, South America, Europe, South Asia & Oceania, China, Middle East, Africa. Also check Terephthalic Acid price history since 2007 and forecasts. The chart below is a sample of Intratec Primary Commodity Prices - subscribe now and gain access to current prices of 237 commodities, including Terephthalic Acid.
Data Legend. The Terephthalic Acid price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 7 locations, as follows:
- US: Terephthalic Acid, United States, transaction, cif
- SAM: Terephthalic Acid, South America, transaction, cif, Brazil
- EUR: Terephthalic Acid, Europe, transaction, cif, Germany
- SEA: Terephthalic Acid, South Asia & Oceania, transaction, fob, Thailand
- CN: Terephthalic Acid, China, spot, exw
- MDE: Terephthalic Acid, Middle East, transaction, cif, Saudi Arabia
- AFR: Terephthalic Acid, Africa, transaction, cif, South Africa
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Price Dynamics. The Terephthalic Acid price in United States was flat during November 2018. On a year-over-year basis, Terephthalic Acid prices in United States increased significantly by 12%. Meanwhile, in Germany, the average price of Terephthalic Acid amounted to 989 USD per metric ton, from 720 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Terephthalic Acid price in Germany is 0.5% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Terephthalic Acid in China declined considerably throughout November 2018, reaching 901 USD per metric ton. The price in China is 14% lower than the average price in the previous month and 10% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, Terephthalic Acid prices in Thailand decreased significantly during November 2018, reaching 920 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 12% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 38% from the previous year’s price.
The Terephthalic Acid prices in Saudi Arabia experienced a decline of 72 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 968 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in Saudi Arabia meant a decrease of 7% on a monthly basis and a rise of 40% on a yearly basis. On the other hand, in November 2018, the Terephthalic Acid price in Brazil witnessed a rise of 110 USD per metric ton when compared against the previous month's price, to 1,110 USD per metric ton. The November 2018 price in Brazil is 39% higher than the price one year before.
In South Africa, the average price of Terephthalic Acid was 1,060 USD per metric ton on November 2018 – a sharp increase of 145 USD per metric ton, or 16%, compared with the previous month. On a year-over-year basis, the Terephthalic Acid price in South Africa is 66% higher than the price one year before.
About Terephthalic Acid. Terephthalic Acid (a.k.a. TPA) is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid carrying carboxy groups at positions 1 and 4. It is found as a white and crystalline powder. It is an important monomer in the production of high impact resistance, thermal stability, and weather resistance resins such as the polyesters PET and PBT.
4-CBA, along with para-toluic acid, are the major contaminants of Terephthalic Acid. Such compounds are monofunctional acids, which act as chain terminators limiting molecular mass during the polymerization reaction in the production of polyesters.
Terephthalic Acid should be stored at temperatures below 30 °C and kept separated from strong oxidants. Transportation of bulk Terephthalic Acid powder is made by rail hopper car, hopper truck, or bulk container with a polyethylene liner. Hopper cars and trucks should be only used to convey this chemical, due to its extreme purity requirements. Shipment is also in 1 t bags, or paper bags containing 25 kg of the product.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Terephthalic Acid are listed below.
- paraxylene + air (liquid-phase oxidation/hydrogenation),
- Dimethyl terephthalate (hydrolysis)
The uses and applications of Terephthalic Acid may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Terephthalic Acid are polyethylene terephthalate; polybutylene terephthalate; purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA); and medium-quality Terephthalic Acid (MTA).
