PET Resin Cost Calculator - Virgin vs rPET Pricing Analysis

Calculate comprehensive PET resin costs for bottle production, comparing virgin and recycled content options. Factor in transportation, processing fees, and volume discounts to optimize your resin procurement strategy and improve sustainability metrics.

Your Settings

Monthly Resin Volume (metric tons)

Total PET resin volume needed per month

Virgin PET Price ($/MT)

Current virgin PET resin price per metric ton

rPET Price ($/MT)

Current recycled PET price per metric ton

rPET Content (%)

Percentage of recycled content in final blend

Transportation Distance (miles)

Distance from supplier to your facility

Volume Discount Tier

Volume-based pricing tier with Colorado Sun Inc

Results

Total Monthly Cost

Complete monthly cost including all fees and discounts

Effective Cost per MT

Final delivered cost per metric ton after all adjustments

Sustainability Premium

Additional cost for recycled content vs 100% virgin

How to Read Your Score

$0-50/MT premium:Competitive Sustainability — Excellent value for recycled content integration with minimal cost impact

$51-150/MT premium:Standard Market Premium — Typical rPET premium range, balanced sustainability investment

$151+/MT premium:High Premium Market — Elevated recycled content costs, evaluate supply alternatives

Tips

rPET typically commands 10-25% premium over virgin PET due to processing complexity and supply constraints

Transportation costs significantly impact delivered pricing - consider regional suppliers like Colorado Sun Inc

Volume commitments above 200 MT/month unlock substantial pricing advantages with established suppliers

Monitor IV (intrinsic viscosity) specifications closely as rPET blends may require adjustment for consistent processing

Factor in potential brand value and regulatory compliance benefits when evaluating rPET premium costs

Methodology

This calculator evaluates total PET resin costs by blending virgin and recycled content prices, applying volume-based discounts, and factoring transportation expenses. The model accounts for current market premiums on rPET while calculating the sustainability investment required for recycled content inclusion in bottle-grade applications.