China's MMA capacity rises by over 90%, nearly doubling in five years

China's MMA industry experienced a period of rapid capacity expansion during 2021-2026, with total capacity nearly doubling. This growth has reshaped the regional supply landscape and fundamentally altered China's position in the global MMA market. The industry's self-sufficiency rate is projected to reach 122% in 2026.

China's methyl methacrylate (MMA) capacity grew at an unprecedented pace. As of October 12, MMA capacity climbed from 1.555 million t/y in 2021 to 2.955 million t/y, an increase of 1.40 million t/y or 90.03%. This expansion was driven by both capacity upgrades at existing producers and the commissioning