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MMA Outlook and predictions in an uncertain market
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Webinar logistics
This event is fully streamed You will hear audio via your media player only
This live webinar is being recorded
If you have technical problems please use the ldquoRaise Handrdquo function to speak to the online technical support
If you would like to ask a question at any point during the presentation please submit it via the ldquoQampArdquo function at the bottom of your screen
I will answer as many questions as possible at the end of the webinar
Finally the recording and the slides will be available after the live event
wwwiciscom 3Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Agenda
Global MMA supply and demand dynamics
Will the Middle East provide the relief to the global shortage
Is the market taking steps to avoid similar situations in the future
Future downstream opportunities
wwwiciscom 4Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
ICIS MMAPMMA editors
ICIS has three MMA reports Europe the Americas and Asia
Europe ndash MMA and PMMA - Katherine Sale ndash katherinesaleiciscom
The Americas ndash MMA Adam Yanellindash adamyanelliiciscom
Asia ndash MMA and PMMA ndash Loy Kheng Wee - khengweeloyiciscom
wwwiciscom 5
The process of price reporting
Buyers
Traders Producers
wwwiciscom 6Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
ICIS MMA methodology
Contract and spot assessments
Monthly contract added to the European report in October 2011
Assessment based on producer buyer and reseller feedback
Region Spot cargo
Europe 20-25 tonne trucks
Asia 500 tonnes or more and for isotankcargoes of 20-300 tonnes
US 20-25 tonnes trucks 35-40 tonnes railcar
wwwiciscom 7Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA market
Supply and demand dynamics
Changes in 2018
Influence of upstream prices
wwwiciscom 8Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA supply and demand
Short global supply from mid-2016 to early 2018
Balance improved later in 2018
Asia started the global shortage of product
wwwiciscom 9Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global pricing
wwwiciscom 10Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global operating capacity
wwwiciscom 11Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Asia
Planned and unplanned plant outages from 2016 to present
Diminished inventories
Strong demand ndash notably South Korea and India
wwwiciscom 12Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 13Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas
Production constraints reached a peak at the start of 2017
Lengthy production issues for Dow Chemical Deer Park facility
Seasonal uptick in demand in the second quarter
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 2Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Webinar logistics
This event is fully streamed You will hear audio via your media player only
This live webinar is being recorded
If you have technical problems please use the ldquoRaise Handrdquo function to speak to the online technical support
If you would like to ask a question at any point during the presentation please submit it via the ldquoQampArdquo function at the bottom of your screen
I will answer as many questions as possible at the end of the webinar
Finally the recording and the slides will be available after the live event
wwwiciscom 3Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Agenda
Global MMA supply and demand dynamics
Will the Middle East provide the relief to the global shortage
Is the market taking steps to avoid similar situations in the future
Future downstream opportunities
wwwiciscom 4Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
ICIS MMAPMMA editors
ICIS has three MMA reports Europe the Americas and Asia
Europe ndash MMA and PMMA - Katherine Sale ndash katherinesaleiciscom
The Americas ndash MMA Adam Yanellindash adamyanelliiciscom
Asia ndash MMA and PMMA ndash Loy Kheng Wee - khengweeloyiciscom
wwwiciscom 5
The process of price reporting
Buyers
Traders Producers
wwwiciscom 6Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
ICIS MMA methodology
Contract and spot assessments
Monthly contract added to the European report in October 2011
Assessment based on producer buyer and reseller feedback
Region Spot cargo
Europe 20-25 tonne trucks
Asia 500 tonnes or more and for isotankcargoes of 20-300 tonnes
US 20-25 tonnes trucks 35-40 tonnes railcar
wwwiciscom 7Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA market
Supply and demand dynamics
Changes in 2018
Influence of upstream prices
wwwiciscom 8Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA supply and demand
Short global supply from mid-2016 to early 2018
Balance improved later in 2018
Asia started the global shortage of product
wwwiciscom 9Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global pricing
wwwiciscom 10Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global operating capacity
wwwiciscom 11Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Asia
Planned and unplanned plant outages from 2016 to present
Diminished inventories
Strong demand ndash notably South Korea and India
wwwiciscom 12Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 13Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas
Production constraints reached a peak at the start of 2017
Lengthy production issues for Dow Chemical Deer Park facility
Seasonal uptick in demand in the second quarter
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 3Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Agenda
Global MMA supply and demand dynamics
Will the Middle East provide the relief to the global shortage
Is the market taking steps to avoid similar situations in the future
Future downstream opportunities
wwwiciscom 4Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
ICIS MMAPMMA editors
ICIS has three MMA reports Europe the Americas and Asia
Europe ndash MMA and PMMA - Katherine Sale ndash katherinesaleiciscom
The Americas ndash MMA Adam Yanellindash adamyanelliiciscom
Asia ndash MMA and PMMA ndash Loy Kheng Wee - khengweeloyiciscom
wwwiciscom 5
The process of price reporting
Buyers
Traders Producers
wwwiciscom 6Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
ICIS MMA methodology
Contract and spot assessments
Monthly contract added to the European report in October 2011
Assessment based on producer buyer and reseller feedback
Region Spot cargo
Europe 20-25 tonne trucks
Asia 500 tonnes or more and for isotankcargoes of 20-300 tonnes
US 20-25 tonnes trucks 35-40 tonnes railcar
wwwiciscom 7Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA market
Supply and demand dynamics
Changes in 2018
Influence of upstream prices
wwwiciscom 8Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA supply and demand
Short global supply from mid-2016 to early 2018
Balance improved later in 2018
Asia started the global shortage of product
wwwiciscom 9Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global pricing
wwwiciscom 10Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global operating capacity
wwwiciscom 11Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Asia
Planned and unplanned plant outages from 2016 to present
Diminished inventories
Strong demand ndash notably South Korea and India
wwwiciscom 12Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 13Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas
Production constraints reached a peak at the start of 2017
Lengthy production issues for Dow Chemical Deer Park facility
Seasonal uptick in demand in the second quarter
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 4Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
ICIS MMAPMMA editors
ICIS has three MMA reports Europe the Americas and Asia
Europe ndash MMA and PMMA - Katherine Sale ndash katherinesaleiciscom
The Americas ndash MMA Adam Yanellindash adamyanelliiciscom
Asia ndash MMA and PMMA ndash Loy Kheng Wee - khengweeloyiciscom
wwwiciscom 5
The process of price reporting
Buyers
Traders Producers
wwwiciscom 6Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
ICIS MMA methodology
Contract and spot assessments
Monthly contract added to the European report in October 2011
Assessment based on producer buyer and reseller feedback
Region Spot cargo
Europe 20-25 tonne trucks
Asia 500 tonnes or more and for isotankcargoes of 20-300 tonnes
US 20-25 tonnes trucks 35-40 tonnes railcar
wwwiciscom 7Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA market
Supply and demand dynamics
Changes in 2018
Influence of upstream prices
wwwiciscom 8Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA supply and demand
Short global supply from mid-2016 to early 2018
Balance improved later in 2018
Asia started the global shortage of product
wwwiciscom 9Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global pricing
wwwiciscom 10Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global operating capacity
wwwiciscom 11Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Asia
Planned and unplanned plant outages from 2016 to present
Diminished inventories
Strong demand ndash notably South Korea and India
wwwiciscom 12Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 13Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas
Production constraints reached a peak at the start of 2017
Lengthy production issues for Dow Chemical Deer Park facility
Seasonal uptick in demand in the second quarter
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 5
The process of price reporting
Buyers
Traders Producers
wwwiciscom 6Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
ICIS MMA methodology
Contract and spot assessments
Monthly contract added to the European report in October 2011
Assessment based on producer buyer and reseller feedback
Region Spot cargo
Europe 20-25 tonne trucks
Asia 500 tonnes or more and for isotankcargoes of 20-300 tonnes
US 20-25 tonnes trucks 35-40 tonnes railcar
wwwiciscom 7Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA market
Supply and demand dynamics
Changes in 2018
Influence of upstream prices
wwwiciscom 8Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA supply and demand
Short global supply from mid-2016 to early 2018
Balance improved later in 2018
Asia started the global shortage of product
wwwiciscom 9Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global pricing
wwwiciscom 10Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global operating capacity
wwwiciscom 11Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Asia
Planned and unplanned plant outages from 2016 to present
Diminished inventories
Strong demand ndash notably South Korea and India
wwwiciscom 12Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 13Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas
Production constraints reached a peak at the start of 2017
Lengthy production issues for Dow Chemical Deer Park facility
Seasonal uptick in demand in the second quarter
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 6Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
ICIS MMA methodology
Contract and spot assessments
Monthly contract added to the European report in October 2011
Assessment based on producer buyer and reseller feedback
Region Spot cargo
Europe 20-25 tonne trucks
Asia 500 tonnes or more and for isotankcargoes of 20-300 tonnes
US 20-25 tonnes trucks 35-40 tonnes railcar
wwwiciscom 7Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA market
Supply and demand dynamics
Changes in 2018
Influence of upstream prices
wwwiciscom 8Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA supply and demand
Short global supply from mid-2016 to early 2018
Balance improved later in 2018
Asia started the global shortage of product
wwwiciscom 9Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global pricing
wwwiciscom 10Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global operating capacity
wwwiciscom 11Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Asia
Planned and unplanned plant outages from 2016 to present
Diminished inventories
Strong demand ndash notably South Korea and India
wwwiciscom 12Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 13Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas
Production constraints reached a peak at the start of 2017
Lengthy production issues for Dow Chemical Deer Park facility
Seasonal uptick in demand in the second quarter
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 7Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA market
Supply and demand dynamics
Changes in 2018
Influence of upstream prices
wwwiciscom 8Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA supply and demand
Short global supply from mid-2016 to early 2018
Balance improved later in 2018
Asia started the global shortage of product
wwwiciscom 9Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global pricing
wwwiciscom 10Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global operating capacity
wwwiciscom 11Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Asia
Planned and unplanned plant outages from 2016 to present
Diminished inventories
Strong demand ndash notably South Korea and India
wwwiciscom 12Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 13Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas
Production constraints reached a peak at the start of 2017
Lengthy production issues for Dow Chemical Deer Park facility
Seasonal uptick in demand in the second quarter
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 8Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA supply and demand
Short global supply from mid-2016 to early 2018
Balance improved later in 2018
Asia started the global shortage of product
wwwiciscom 9Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global pricing
wwwiciscom 10Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global operating capacity
wwwiciscom 11Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Asia
Planned and unplanned plant outages from 2016 to present
Diminished inventories
Strong demand ndash notably South Korea and India
wwwiciscom 12Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 13Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas
Production constraints reached a peak at the start of 2017
Lengthy production issues for Dow Chemical Deer Park facility
Seasonal uptick in demand in the second quarter
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 9Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global pricing
wwwiciscom 10Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global operating capacity
wwwiciscom 11Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Asia
Planned and unplanned plant outages from 2016 to present
Diminished inventories
Strong demand ndash notably South Korea and India
wwwiciscom 12Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 13Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas
Production constraints reached a peak at the start of 2017
Lengthy production issues for Dow Chemical Deer Park facility
Seasonal uptick in demand in the second quarter
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 10Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Global operating capacity
wwwiciscom 11Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Asia
Planned and unplanned plant outages from 2016 to present
Diminished inventories
Strong demand ndash notably South Korea and India
wwwiciscom 12Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 13Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas
Production constraints reached a peak at the start of 2017
Lengthy production issues for Dow Chemical Deer Park facility
Seasonal uptick in demand in the second quarter
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 11Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Asia
Planned and unplanned plant outages from 2016 to present
Diminished inventories
Strong demand ndash notably South Korea and India
wwwiciscom 12Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 13Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas
Production constraints reached a peak at the start of 2017
Lengthy production issues for Dow Chemical Deer Park facility
Seasonal uptick in demand in the second quarter
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 12Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 13Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas
Production constraints reached a peak at the start of 2017
Lengthy production issues for Dow Chemical Deer Park facility
Seasonal uptick in demand in the second quarter
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 13Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas
Production constraints reached a peak at the start of 2017
Lengthy production issues for Dow Chemical Deer Park facility
Seasonal uptick in demand in the second quarter
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 14Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
The Americas ndash production
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 15Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Europe
Q4 2015 Europe prices fell 12 - producers look to protect market share
Europe not an attractive export destination in 2016
Perfect storm in 2017
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 16Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
MMA ndash feedstock influence
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 17Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
2018 ndash the calm after the storm
New capacity in the Middle East
2018 prices at an historic high
Changes in trade flows
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 18Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 19Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
New Middle Eastern capacity
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
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New Middle Eastern capacity
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Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
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PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
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Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 20Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 21Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Demand Coatings demand disappointing in 2018
Some destocking activity
Has a pricing lsquoceilingrsquo been reached
Buyers diversify sellers to secure supply
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 22Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
PMMA demand
Continued growth ndash some applications above GDP
Lighting applications continue to grow
Automotive growth
Construction sector ndash replacement lighting
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 23Copyright copy 2018 ICIS ndash Private amp Confidential
Questions and answers
Katherine Sale
Senior Editor Manager
KatherineSaleiciscom
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains
wwwiciscom 24
Pricing amp Analytics Solutions for MMA
ICIS Pricing Data for MMA ICIS Petrochemicals Analytics Solutions for MMA
Request a free sample report Speak to the team to request the demo and find out more
Our MMA weekly report provides access to
Independent price assessments and market coverage by region
Historical price data
Breaking news of latest developments affecting the markets
Live Supply Disruption Tracker
Plant outages and maintenance for the next 12 months plus the impact of capacity changes Pre-empt competition and capitalise on trades impacted by outages
Be aware of market shortages with a real-time view to manage risk and ensure security of stock
Negotiate better prices with other market players
Price Drivers Analytics
Cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis of importexport parity substitution trends and feedstockdownstream spreads Gain new context and negotiating tools in addition to ICIS price assessments
Pre-empt competition and spot opportunities with visual charts and impact commentaries
Reduce the time spent making manual calculations and spend more time on strategy and acting on market opportunities
Supply amp Demand Outlooks
Quarterly global supply and demand review and outlook for key value chains and regions Support your short-term strategy with upstream and downstream market sentiment and
expectations for the current quarter at a regional level
Expand opportunities in international trade
Understand at-a-glance the regional supply and demand outlook across six key commodity chains