The annual production capacity of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) worldwide stood at some **** million metric tons in 2019. This figure is expected to increase to approximately **** million metric tons by 2024.
PET is widely used for bottling beverages, as well as food packaging due to it strong, clear, and lightweight characteristics.
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