What is the outlook for recycled PET in 2026?

About this episode

The episode discusses the outlook for recycled PET in 2026 with insights from industry experts.

Alasdair Carmichael and Lauren Laibach of the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) join S&P Global research head Olivier Maronneaud and podcast host Vincent Valk for a discussion of the outlook for recycled PET in 2026. Key topics include the findings of NAPCOR's latest report on the state of the PET recycling sector and global challenges related regulatory differences, trade tensions, and weak supply-demand dynamics. Hear more on key issues in the plastics recycling and polymer sectors at the World Petrochemical Conference (WPC 2026), taking place at Houston, TX, March 23–27, 2026. The event will bring together industry leaders and market experts to assess market shifts, margin pressures and strategic responses across global petrochemicals. For more information and to register, visit wpc.spglobal.com/en or contact wpc@spglobal.com. This episode was recorded before the current war in the Middle East broke out.

People in this episode

Host: Vincent Valk

Guests: Alasdair Carmichael, Lauren Laibach

Topics covered

• recycled PET
• PET recycling sector
• regulatory differences
• trade tensions
• supply-demand dynamics
• plastics recycling
• polymer sectors

Keywords

• recycled PET
• NAPCOR
• plastics recycling
• petrochemicals
• market shifts
• trade tensions
• supply-demand

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Association for PET Container Resources

Places: Houston, TX

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