Where in the world is polyester made?

Question

(stating countries and how much % of the world's polyester it produces...)

Answer 1

Global polyester production capacity stands at 36 million tons, comprising 15 million tons of staple fibre and 21 million tons of filament yarns. Nearly 83 of staple fibre capacity and 89% of filament capacities are in Asia. China accounts for 53% of staple fibre and 57% of filament yarn global capacity. India, Indonesia, South Korea and Taiwan are the other major producers of polyester in the world. Outside Asia, USA and Turkey are the major producers.

In terms of trade, Asia is the net exporter of polyester in the world. In polyester staple fibre segment, South Korea and Taiwan are major exporters while China and USA are major importer. Similarly, in polyester filament market, China, Mexico and Brazil are major importers while South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico, Indonesia and Malaysia are major exporting countries. In 2005, polyester industry was heavily weighed by the rise in crude oil prices which had raised prices of PTA and MEG - the raw material for polyester production.

Answer 2

France / Belgium by Du Pont , not 100 per cent sure but I suspect a branch of Du Pont .

Answer 3

Polynesia?

Answer 4

China! 100% Positive.

China's capacity to produce and process polyester in more than 500 plants is nearly half that of the world's polyester capacity.

Companies that are major producers of polyester are:

Artenius, Advansa, DAK, DuPont, Eastman/Voridian, Hyosung, Huvis, Indorama, Invista, Jiangsu Sanfangxian, M&G Group, Mitsui, Mitsubishi, NanYa Plastics,Reichhold, Reliance, Rongsheng, Sabic, Teijin, Toray, Tonkun, Tuntex, Wellman, Yizheng Sinopec and Sanfanxiang