Chemicals, Solvents & Intermediates

August 04, 2026

Platts launches FOB China MMA assessment Aug 4

Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, has launched a new weekly FOB China methyl methacrylate (MMA) assessment, effective Aug. 4.

The assessment complements Platts' existing coverage of global MMA markets and reflects China's increasing export presence in the region.

Details of the assessment:

Assessment FOB China MMA
Basis Location Zhangjiagang and Jiangyin
Cargo size Minimum 1,000-2,000 mt
Laycan Loading 15-30 days forward from the day of publication
UoM US dollar/mt
Credit Terms LC 30 days
Specifications Monomer content of 99.8% or more

The FOB China MMA assessment was first proposed in a note published June 18 available here with a subsequent note published July 7 to announce the launch.

Pricing information deviating from the standard specifications and terms listed may be normalized to the standard specifications for assessment purposes.

The new assessment is published alongside Platts existing MMA assessments in Polymerscan , Asian Petrochemicalscan , Solventswire , PCA190, PCA 460, Platts database, and on S&P Global Energy Core under the following symbols and description:

Description Symbol Mavg
MMA FOB China Weekly MFCPM04 MFCPM03

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