Why are Asian MMA producers still pessimistic despite easing feedstock concerns?

Asian MMA producers remain pessimistic because they continue to grapple with the costs of high-priced inventories built up during earlier panic buying and are struggling to pass these costs on to downstream buyers, even as easing feedstock conditions exert downward pressure on MMA prices.

What key topics did ICIS senior editor Jasmine Khoo discuss in the APIC ’26 podcast on MMA markets?

In the APIC ’26 podcast, ICIS senior editor Jasmine Khoo discussed challenges in derivative markets, rising Chinese spot export activity, and an overhang of existing inventories.

APIC ’26: PODCAST: MMA downstream stays pessimistic despite easing feedstock concerns

May 28, 2026

Asian MMA markets remain pessimistic due to supply shocks and high inventory costs, despite easing feedstock pressures. ICIS editors discussed these market dynamics, including rising Chinese exports, at the 2026 Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference.

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APIC ’26: PODCAST: MMA downstream stays pessimistic despite easing feedstock concerns

APIC ’26: PODCAST: MMA downstream stays pessimistic despite easing feedstock concerns

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