VIDEO: Lucite Q1 2021 US Beaumont MMA closure to encourage imports, balance US acetone supply

Tarun Raizada

06-Nov-2020

HOUSTON (ICIS)–Watch Senior Editor Manager, Tarun Raizada, discuss the impact of Lucite’s decision to close its US Beaumont, Texas, methyl methacrylate (MMA) plant in Q1 2021.

  • US MMA imports to increase as demand continues to recover
  • US acetone supply to balance out as feedstock consumption takes a hit
  • US acetone imports to decrease, with fewer opportunities available for non-ADD countries

For more analysis, read Tarun’s focus article that provides more details on the development.

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