Melamine Polyphosphate (MPOP) Market Intelligence Report

I. Price Dynamics
- Latest Quotation: According to publicly available information, as of May 13, 2026—and unchanged through May 27, 2026—Hunan Yongshuo New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. quoted RMB 20/kg for melamine polyphosphate (MPOP, 99% purity).

II. Supply-Demand Analysis
- Supply Side: Public information currently identifies only Hunan Yongshuo New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. as an MPOP supplier; no other manufacturers or announcements regarding capacity expansion have been reported. The supply side remains relatively concentrated, potentially providing some pricing support.
- Demand Side: As a halogen-free flame retardant, MPOP is primarily used in polymer materials—for instance, in synergistic EG/MPP (expandable graphite/melamine polyphosphate) formulations that significantly enhance the Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) and dynamic vibration-damping performance of microporous polyurethane elastomers. Additionally, in glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide composites, MPOP forms a cooperative flame-retardant system with polyimide. Demand thus correlates closely with the overall health of the downstream polymer materials industry.

III. Cost and Raw Material Impact
- Melamine Price: On May 25, 2026, the price of premium-grade industrial melamine (99.8% purity) stood at RMB 6,150/ton, showing no significant fluctuation versus prior periods. As a core raw material for MPOP, stable melamine pricing contributes to cost stability for MPOP production.
- Phosphate-Based Raw Materials: Prices of phosphate-based feedstocks—including monoammonium phosphate and cryolite—have remained relatively steady recently, exerting no notable impact on MPOP production costs.

IV. Substitutes and Competitive Landscape
- Substitution Risk: As a nitrogen-phosphorus synergistic halogen-free flame retardant, MPOP competes with other halogen-free alternatives (e.g., phosphorus-based or nitrogen-based flame retardants). However, MPOP offers advantages in flame-retardant efficacy, process adaptability, and compatibility with polymeric matrices—rendering near-term substitution risk low.
- Application Expansion: MPOP’s application scope continues to broaden across engineering plastics and polyurethane elastomers, indicating strong demand growth potential.

V. Analysis and Outlook
- Short Term (1–3 months):
- Price Trend: MPOP prices are expected to remain stable, supported by steady melamine pricing and an unchanged supply-demand balance.
- Market Dynamics: Downstream demand may experience minor seasonal fluctuations (e.g., reduced polymer processing activity during summer high temperatures), yet overall demand fundamentals remain robust.

- Medium Term (3–6 months):
- Price Trend: Should melamine prices rise due to supply constraints or increased demand, MPOP prices may follow suit; otherwise, stability is anticipated.
- Market Dynamics: Key watchpoints include evolving demand from downstream sectors such as automotive and electronics & electrical appliances, as well as progress in emerging applications—e.g., MPOP’s potential use in new-energy battery materials.

- Long Term (6–12 months):
- Price Trend: Stricter environmental regulations and rising market penetration of halogen-free flame retardants are expected to sustain demand growth for MPOP, potentially driving a moderate upward price trend.
- Market Dynamics: Monitoring priorities include potential industry capacity expansions and technological breakthroughs among competing flame retardants that could affect MPOP’s market share.