China to add 300,000 t/y new MMA capacity in 2026

Source: Mysteel Jan 07, 2026 09:44

In 2026, China plans to add 300,000 t/y new MMA capacity, primarily from Shandong Yulong Petrochemical and Zhejiang Petrochemical in North and East China. Rising supply has intensified competition, prompting producers to expand exports and strengthen integration, backward into acrylonitrile or forward into derivatives like PMMA. Note that actual capacity additions may face delays or suspensions, suggesting realized growth could be slower than currently projected.

In 2021-2025, China's MMA capacity has grown steadily, with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 16%. As of the reporting date, domestic MMA capacity has reached 2,855 kilo tonnes, with an additional 300,000 tonnes/year scheduled to come on stream in 2026, reflecting a trend toward larger-scale and more

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