Domestic rPET Market in 2026 Faces Sharp Stress in 2026 as Record rPET Imports and Weak Demand Challenge U.S. PET Recycling Infrastructure and Reclaimer Viability 12-02-2026
The U.S. recycled PET (rPET) market is under unprecedented pressure in 2026, with cheap imports, declining demand, and shrinking domestic capacity stressing the circular economy and plant operators.