What it is
Bottle-grade PET chips are injection-moulded into preforms, which are blown into bottles for water, soft drinks, edible oil and pharma.
Bottle grade PET chips by intrinsic viscosityPreforms by weight and neck sizeFood-grade recycled PET (rPET)
Where imports come from
- China — US$ 151.05 million of imports under HS 390761 in 2025-26.
- Vietnam — US$ 73.41 million of imports under HS 390761 in 2025-26.
- Bangladesh — US$ 24.04 million of imports under HS 390761 in 2025-26.
Rules before you buy or sell
- Plastic packaging brand owners, producers and importers must register for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under the Plastic Waste Management Rules on the CPCB portal.
- Food-contact packaging must meet FSSAI's Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations.
Storage and handling
Keep resin bags sealed; dry chips before moulding because PET absorbs moisture.
Businesses that use it
PET Preform Manufacturing →PET Bottle Manufacturing →Plastic Bottle (Blow Moulding) Unit →PET Bottle Recycling (rPET Flakes) →Packaged Tender Coconut Water (PET Bottles) →