Asian methyl methacrylate: Prices gain on account of operation curbs / Chinese slash operation rates / Ample domestic demand support

Oct 29, 2026

Asian methyl methacrylate prices moved up by $25/metric ton week over week on Oct. 27, with assessments at $1,775/mt FOB China and $1,920/mt CFR Southeast Asia, respectively, up from Oct. 20. Sentiment has improved as Chinese producers have opted to cut operating rates while upstream crude oil prices remain elevated, sources said. A persistent risk of renewed US strikes on Iran after the midterm elections continues to support crude oil prices. Meanwhile, Chinese MMA producers are opting to keep operations to a minimum for now, one MMA producer said. The same producer said that operating rates in China are around 55% currently. With downstream demand for export cargoes looking sluggish, producers have opted to keep supplies under control. This has supported spot prices for November-loading cargoes, a trader in Singapore...

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