China to see a double increase in both MMA production capacity and utilization rate in 2026.

China's MMA capacity reached 2.955 million tonnes in 2026, with output and capacity utilization rate both up (OilChem). From January to April 2026, ACH-based output rose 6.85% YoY, while C4-based output grew 3.32% YoY, driven by new ACH-process capacity and expanded Northeast bases. Higher supply may pressure prices; monitor utilization trends and new plant run rates in Shandong.

In 2026, China's MMA capacity expanded by 100,000 tonnes to 2.955 million tonnes. As of April, domestic MMA output reached approximately 800,000 tonnes, with a capacity utilization rate of 65%, up 2 percentage points year-on-year. China MMA Monthly Output, 2025-2026 (Unit: '000 tonnes) Source: OilChem From January to May 2026, the average