Clear PET bottles, baled.
Indicative USD/kg
$0.2800
As of September 2, 2026, the indicative market price for PET Plastic (#1) scrap is US$0.28 per kilogram: about US$280 per tonne or US$0.13 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 September 2, 2026.
| Material | USD / kg | USD / tonne | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDPE Plastic (#2) | $0.3500 | $350 | — |
| Mixed Plastic | $0.1200 | $120 | — |
| PET Plastic (#1) | $0.2800 | $280 | — |
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 September 2, 2026, the indicative market price for PET Plastic (#1) scrap is US$0.28 per kilogram: about US$280 per tonne or US$0.13 per pound. The trend is currently stable. Actual yard and export prices vary with grade, volume, location, and freight terms.
For plastics, resin type and colour sorting matter most. Clear, single-resin, unlabelled material commands a real premium over mixed or coloured plastic, since contamination and mixed-resin loads cost the buyer time and yield to sort out. Bale density and cleanliness affect the rest. Specifically for PET Plastic (#1) (clear pet bottles, baled.), lot volume, your distance to the buyer or port, and incoterm agreed (EXW, FOB, or CIF) all move the final number. Larger, well-sorted, documented lots consistently achieve better prices.
List it on a marketplace where buyers compete: on ScrapTrade you can run a live auction or set a fixed price, reach verified international buyers, and get paid through escrow. Funds are held until the order completes. Listing is free and every listing is video-and-GPS verified for buyer trust.
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.
