Track Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Price Trend Historical and Forecast

Executive Summary

The global Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA) market has experienced a period of moderated pricing, shaped by evolving demand patterns across key end-use sectors, shifting feedstock Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) costs, steady production dynamics, and region-specific logistical and procurement factors. For the quarter ending September 2025, PMMA prices trended softer across major regions-North America, APAC, and Europe-as automotive demand showed weakness, electronics procurement followed just-in-time strategies, and balanced inventories prevailed.

While upstream MMA costs eased slightly, providing downward pressure on PMMA production costs, muted downstream activity limited any potential price recovery. Over the past four quarters, PMMA markets have reflected a mixture of subdued demand, steady supply, import-export imbalances, and intermittent logistical challenges that shaped the pricing environment. The outlook for upcoming quarters points toward cautious stability, with modest upside potential tied to improvements in automotive demand and feedstock market behavior.

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From the broader perspective, procurement strategies remain defensive, with buyers prioritizing inventory optimization, monitoring feedstock signals, and managing price risks amidst uncertain macroeconomic conditions. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of PMMA's global and regional price trends, historical quarterly movements, production cost dynamics, demand-supply balance, procurement patterns, logistics, and future forecasts, supported by insights into how ChemAnalyst equips buyers with real-time market intelligence.

Introduction

Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA), a transparent thermoplastic widely used in automotive components, electronics, signage, construction materials, and consumer goods, holds a critical role in manufacturing value chains. Market prices for PMMA reflect the combined influence of feedstock MMA and acetone costs, downstream industry performance, global trade flows, supply chain resilience, and producer operating rates.

The reporting period spanning late 2024 through Q1, Q2, and Q3 2025 brought notable price fluctuations across global markets, with recurring themes such as weak automotive demand, steady production, cautious procurement behavior, and logistical constraints. This article synthesizes these developments into a structured, PR-ready market analysis for key stakeholders including procurement teams, manufacturing leaders, and market strategists.

Global PMMA Price Overview

Across 2024-2025, PMMA exhibited a predominantly soft-to-stable price pattern, driven largely by:

Weak automotive demand, especially in North America and Europe
Eased feedstock MMA costs across multiple quarters
Adequate inventories due to stable plant operations
Cautious procurement strategies, influenced by trade uncertainties
Minimal supply chain disruptions, except for isolated port congestion in APAC and Europe
Balanced domestic markets, especially in Japan and Germany
By Q3 2025, global PMMA prices showed minor quarter-on-quarter declines across all three major regions. Despite subdued pricing, stability prevailed due to efficient logistics, sufficient stock levels, and continuous producer operating rates.

Historical data from Q4 2024 onward reflect alternating cycles of mild declines, pockets of stability, and occasional upward movement driven by feedstock changes or seasonal demand improvements. The aggregated global outlook remains tepid yet directionally balanced, with potential for modest improvement if demand in automotive and electronics rebounds.

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Regional Analysis

North America PMMA Market Analysis

Quarter Ending September 2025

North America saw a 3.57% quarter-over-quarter decline in the PMMA Price Index, with the average price at USD 2467.67/MT. Prices remained subdued due to:

Weaker MMA feedstock costs, lowering PMMA production costs
Soft automotive call-offs
Balanced inventories and uninterrupted plant operations
Stable export shipments to Mexico and Canada
Reliable logistics and distributor stock management
Spot prices remained range-bound as domestic production remained steady and inventories were sufficient. Procurement patterns reflected caution, with buyers limiting forward purchases and taking advantage of stable supply.

Why the Price Declined in September 2025

Easing MMA feedstock costs reduced conversion costs
No supply disruptions due to stable operations and inventories
Weak automotive and steady but slow electronics demand limited upside pricing momentum

Quarter Ending June 2025

The PMMA Price Index dropped 8.95% in Q2 2025, closing at USD 2470/MT. Drivers included:

Sluggish automotive sales
Weak construction and electronics procurement
Tariff uncertainty reducing buyer confidence
Flat MMA feedstock prices offering no cost-push influence
Logistics had minimal impact as domestic supply chains remained smooth. However, trade-related policy risks contributed to conservative buying.

Why PMMA Prices Stayed Flat in July 2025

Weak demand from automotive and construction
Stable feedstock costs offering no upward pressure
Tariff concerns prompting reduced procurement volumes
Quarter Ending March 2025

Q1 2025 saw a downward trend driven by:

Weak demand across automotive and construction
Reduced feedstock MMA pricing
Marginally higher acetone costs increasing production cost pressure
Stable supply and inventories maintaining price competition
Cautious purchasing behavior tied to economic uncertainty
Despite steady operations, market sentiment remained bearish as buyers prioritized short-term procurement and inventory risk mitigation.

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Quarter Ending December 2024

PMMA prices were stable during late 2024 due to:

Balanced supply-demand conditions
Positive retail and GDP performance in the U.S.
Strained inventories following delayed imports from Asia
High freight costs from Asia limiting import-based price pressure
Stable MMA feedstock support
Revival in construction and appliance sectors
Lower interest rates supported the U.S. housing market, indirectly helping PMMA demand through construction-related applications.

North America Summary

The region's pricing trajectory over four quarters portrays sustained weakness influenced primarily by automotive sector softness, stable feedstock environments, and defensive procurement strategies. With adequate supply, logistical stability, and moderate downstream demand, PMMA prices are expected to remain stable-to-soft in the near term.

APAC PMMA Market Analysis

Quarter Ending September 2025

Japan's PMMA market experienced a 2.49% Q-o-Q decline, with average prices at USD 3380/MT. Market characteristics included:

Stable domestic production
Limited import arrivals
Eased MMA feedstock pricing
Neutral downstream procurement trends
Steady inventory levels
Procurement remained aligned with just-in-time strategies, largely influenced by automotive and electronics sector seasonality.

Why the Price Declined in September 2025

Lower MMA costs pulling down production expenses
Suppressed downstream demand as converters destocked
Stable logistics reducing risk premium on pricing

Quarter Ending June 2025 - APAC Overview

The APAC PMMA Price Index declined 4.12% in Q2 2025, closing at USD 1980/MT.

Key market drivers:

Weak export demand to Europe and the U.S.
Oversupply concerns across regional markets
High inventory levels
Limited domestic consumption despite slight automotive recovery

Why Prices Stayed Stable in July 2025 (Indonesia)

Weak export orders kept the market oversupplied
Port congestion delayed shipments, but did not support price increases
Domestic demand support from the automotive sector proved insufficient
Logistics disruptions were more significant in APAC compared to other regions. Congested ports and inconsistent shipping schedules influenced supply flow but did not drive prices upward due to persistent demand weakness.

Quarter Ending March 2025

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APAC's Q1 2025 PMMA market exhibited mixed trends:

Weak demand from automotive and construction
Stable supply despite occasional plant shutdowns
No significant cost pressure from feedstocks
Mild downward price pressure overall
Some regional markets considered stimulus efforts, but these had not yet materialized into stronger procurement behavior by the end of Q1.

Quarter Ending December 2024 - MMA & PMMA Sentiment

Late 2024 saw PMMA prices remain under pressure due to:

Weak downstream consumption
Balanced regional MMA supply
Higher inventories
Limited response from downstream construction and automotive sectors
Even with growth in China's automotive sales, the effect did not translate into broader PMMA price increases due to structural oversupply.

APAC Summary

APAC markets remained supply-heavy and demand-light over the past four quarters. Logistical inefficiencies and port congestion added operational complexity but did not create bullish pricing momentum. The regional outlook remains soft, with stability dependent on export market recovery.

Europe PMMA Market Analysis

Quarter Ending September 2025

Germany's PMMA Price Index fell 3.369% Q-o-Q, averaging USD 3422.67/MT.

Market behavior included:

Adequate domestic inventories
Nameplate producer operations
Mild upstream cost easing
Cautious procurement from automotive and electronics sectors

Why Prices Declined in September 2025

Stable production offset minor feedstock cost changes
Weak automotive and electronics activity
Logistics reliability preventing supply constraints
Quarter Ending June 2025

European PMMA prices declined 2.95% in Q2 2025, reaching USD 1643/MT by June-end. Contributing factors:

Weak demand from construction and automotive
Port congestion at Hamburg disrupting supply chains
Elevated inventories limiting price increases
Stable feedstock MMA costs providing no upward push

Why Prices Declined in July 2025

Sluggish downstream procurement
High stock levels across the value chain
Ongoing logistical inefficiencies
Quarter Ending March 2025

Europe saw upward movement in Q1 2025 due to:

Stable supply-demand balance
Gradual increases in acetone costs
Resilient logistics despite freight cost fluctuations
Sustained procurement from automotive sectors
Market conditions were moderately bullish, supported by stable operations and consistent downstream purchasing patterns.

Quarter Ending December 2024

Late 2024 witnessed declining PMMA prices as a result of:

Weak demand
Oversupply and competition from Chinese imports
Falling raw material prices
Limited construction growth
Seasonal destocking
Despite stable production, market sentiment remained weak due to broader macroeconomic concerns and competitive import flows.

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Europe Summary

Europe's PMMA market displayed alternating cycles: mild growth in early 2025, then returning to decline by mid and late 2025. Demand softness and competitive pressures remain the defining market themes.

Historical Production Cost and Feedstock Trends

Across all regions, the PMMA production cost trend has been consistently influenced by:

Weak MMA feedstock costs (primary downward driver)
Occasional acetone price increases applying pressure to production margins
Stable plant operations limiting supply-side volatility
Oversupply reducing cost-pass-through opportunities for producers
Feedstock cost behavior has been especially important during Q1-Q3 2025. Most producers struggled to raise prices due to insufficient demand support, even when acetone costs temporarily increased.

Procurement Behavior and Supply Chain Insights

Key Global Procurement Themes

Cautious purchasing amid economic uncertainty
Short-term procurement cycles replacing long-term contracting
Inventory management optimization to avoid holding excess stock
Monitoring tariff and trade policy risks in North America
Reliance on steady domestic production instead of costly imports
Delayed purchasing due to expectation of stable or declining prices
Supply Chain & Logistics Patterns

APAC experienced port congestion, influencing delivery timelines
Europe faced delays at Hamburg ports
North America saw minimal logistical disruption, aiding supply consistency
Balanced stock levels reduced price volatility
Continuous plant operations were common across all regions
PMMA Price Forecast

The near-term PMMA price forecast across global markets reflects:

Stable-to-soft pricing in all major regions
Potential mild upside in North America and Europe if automotive demand recovers
Continued pressure in APAC due to oversupply and weak export demand
Dependence on MMA availability and cost trends
Slow demand recovery expected toward late 2025
Buyers should anticipate limited volatility unless significant feedstock or logistical disruptions arise.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main factors influencing PMMA prices globally?
PMMA prices are driven by feedstock MMA and acetone costs, downstream demand (especially automotive and electronics), inventory levels, trade flows, production rates, and logistical conditions.

Why are PMMA prices declining across regions?
Weak downstream demand, adequate supply, eased feedstock costs, and cautious procurement behavior are suppressing prices.

How does MMA influence PMMA production costs?
MMA is the principal raw material for PMMA production. When MMA prices fall, PMMA production costs also drop, leading to lower market prices.

Which downstream sectors contribute most to PMMA demand?
Automotive, construction, appliances, signage, consumer goods, and electronics are the key sectors influencing PMMA demand globally.

What trade-flow issues affect PMMA prices?
Import competition (especially from China into Europe), port congestion (APAC, Hamburg), and tariff concerns (North America) all influence procurement behavior and pricing.

What is the PMMA demand outlook for upcoming quarters?
Demand remains subdued but may show mild improvement driven by seasonal consumption and gradual recovery in automotive manufacturing.

How ChemAnalyst Supports PMMA Buyers

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Real-time PMMA price assessments
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Up-to-date feedstock (MMA, acetone) price movement reports
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Plant shutdown and outage trackers
Trade-flow intelligence across 50+ global ports
Expert commentary explaining every price movement
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