Asian MMA Market Update: Price Trends & Outlook

Asian MMA: Weak demand hurts prices / Tepid demand continues in China / Thin trading discussions in SE Asia

Jun 06, 2026

The Asian methyl methacrylate market ended the week of Oct. 15-22 slightly lower amid sluggish demand cues, with MMA CFR China declining $5/metric ton week over week to $1,190/mt while the CFR Southeast Asia price fell $10/mt over the week to $1,235/mt. MMA CFR China was down in line with the domestic China MMA market, which is expected to soften further as trading activity remains limited, one producer in North Asia said. “The price of MMA [is likely to] drop in the China market [but remain] stable for [the] Asian market,” the producer said. A second China-based trader said the Chinese market outlook was bleak, and that offers for November-loading cargoes, heard at around $1,220-$1,250/mt FOB China, would struggle to attract too much buying interest. Furthermore, when asked about prices...

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