Asian Polyoxymethylene: Prices hold on cost pressures, ample supply / Suppliers maintain prices despite escalating costs / Prices seen to rise from end-November until early December: producer

Nov 05, 2026

Asian polyoxymethylene prices remained steady in the week to Nov. 4, as sellers refrained from raising prices despite costpush pressures, amid ample supply. CIF China POM prices unchanged week over week at $1,445/metric ton on Nov. 4, below offers heard at $1,450/mt and $1,498/mt. "Although we’re facing escalating feedstock costs, there’s also ample supply in the market. Hence, we’re maintaining our prices for now," a UNV1 producer said. "POM prices have remained almost the same this week, but we think prices might increase due to shortage of raw materials. Northeast Asian producers’ margins are being squeezed by high methanol costs," a Southeast Asian buyer said. A Northeast Asian producer sees an increase in supply as Chinese POM plants restart production. "While the Chinese and EU markets have demonstrated low spending,...

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