Following two years of steady decline in the European price of 12 micron bi-oriented polyester (BOPET) film, it would appear that the trend has finally stabilized. According to leading consultants to the industry, PCI Films Consulting (www.pcifilms.com), BOPET film prices have remained unchanged for three months running.
Whilst some modest reductions in price are likely for Q3, 2013, future price movements in either direction are not expected to be significant due to: