Mitsubishi Chemical Eyes India for Major 2030 MMA Plastic Plant
Mitsubishi Chemical targets 2030 for a new MMA plastic plant in India, aiming to finalize a site by 2027. The move shifts focus from oversupplied China to India's growing market.
Shaking hands while keeping fists clenched: that's the current state of the global petrochemical market. As Chinese overcapacity continues to squeeze margins worldwide, Mitsubishi Chemical Group isn't waiting around. According to Nikkei, Japan's top chemical maker is weighing a massive investment in India to produce its mainstay MMA (methyl methacrylate) acrylic plastics.
Targeting 2030 Production in a Growing Hub
The company aims to finalize its site selection in India by March 2027, with an eye on starting production by 2030. MMA is a critical material for automotive lamps, home appliances, and advertising displays. With India's infrastructure boom and rising consumer class, the domestic demand for these plastics is expected to skyrocket over the next decade.
The Great Diversification from China
This move highlights a broader trend among Japanese industrial giants like Mitsui Chemicals and others who are being forced to restructure as "dirt-cheap" Chinese exports flood the market. By establishing a direct manufacturing footprint in India, Mitsubishi Chemical seeks to insulate itself from global price volatility and capture high-growth regional markets where local production offers a competitive edge.
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