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Data Legend. The chart above shows Terephthalic Acid price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- Terephthalic Acid, US (United States): Terephthalic Acid, import transaction price, cif, United States
- Terephthalic Acid, EUR (Europe): Terephthalic Acid, import transaction price, cif, Germany
- Terephthalic Acid, SEA (Southeast Asia): Terephthalic Acid, export transaction price, fob, Thailand
- Terephthalic Acid, CN (China): Terephthalic Acid, domestic spot price, exw, China
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Terephthalic Acid Price Outlook. The price of Terephthalic Acid (United States) decreased during March 2020 to 903 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight decline of 2% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Terephthalic Acid (United States) decreased significantly by 11%. Meanwhile, the average price of Terephthalic Acid (China) amounted to 457 USD per metric ton, from 992 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Terephthalic Acid (China) is 25% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Terephthalic Acid (Southeast Asia) declined considerably throughout March 2020, reaching 529 USD per metric ton. The price is 9% lower than the average price in the previous month and 35% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Terephthalic Acid (Europe) decreased modestly during March 2020, reaching 684 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 3% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 22% from the previous year’s price.
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 Handling. 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.
Terephthalic Acid Production. 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)
Terephthalic Acid Uses. 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).
