Acrylic acid esters trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in acrylic acid esters was worth $3.31 billion in 2024, about 1.93 million tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and up 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.31B | 1.93M t |
| 2023 | $3.26B | 1.85M t |
| 2022 | $4.93B | 2.01M t |
| 2021 | $5.43B | 2.25M t |
| 2020 | $2.58B | 1.86M t |
| 2019 | $3.08B | 1.93M t |
| 2018 | $3.34B | 1.88M t |
| 2017 | $2.92B | 1.84M t |
Top acrylic acid esters exporting countries
Exports are led by China (22%), the United States (11%) and Germany (10%). 70 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 43%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $744.8M | 23% |
| United States | $368.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $319.6M | 9.7% |
| Belgium | $307.0M | 9.3% |
| France | $287.7M | 8.7% |
| Taiwan | $252.5M | 7.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $172.0M | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $164.9M | 5% |
| South Korea | $134.5M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $127.9M | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $75.7M | 2.3% |
| Russia | $75.4M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Belgium and Turkey. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 127 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $390.2M | 12% |
| Belgium | $287.9M | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $241.0M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $214.2M | 6.5% |
| United States | $179.1M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $144.0M | 4.4% |
| China | $143.1M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $138.0M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $125.8M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $116.9M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $97.4M | 2.9% |
| France | $89.0M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2.08 per kg and Malaysia $1.33 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2916.12: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of acrylic acid. HS 2916 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most acrylic acid esters?
China exported $744.8 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by the United States (11%) and Germany (10%). In all, 70 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most acrylic acid esters?
India imported $390.2 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (9%) and Turkey (7%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in acrylic acid esters?
It was worth $3.31 billion in 2024, about 1.93 million tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $5.43 billion. 70 countries reported exports and 127 reported imports.
What is the average price of acrylic acid esters per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2.08 per kg and Malaysia $1.33 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for acrylic acid esters?
The HS code for acrylic acid esters is subheading 2916.12, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2916 page.
How can I find acrylic acid esters buyers and suppliers?
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