Methacrylic acid trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in methacrylic acid was worth $323.4 million in 2024, about 139.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $323.4M | 139.6K t |
| 2023 | $300.6M | 131.5K t |
| 2022 | $376.7M | 138.8K t |
| 2021 | $435.8M | 157.7K t |
| 2020 | $245.0M | 133.2K t |
| 2019 | $319.7M | 135.7K t |
| 2018 | $409.5M | 130.3K t |
| 2017 | $326.3M | 125.4K t |
Top methacrylic acid exporting countries
South Korea is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by Germany and China. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 48 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $81.9M | 25% |
| Germany | $58.6M | 18% |
| China | $47.5M | 15% |
| Thailand | $34.5M | 11% |
| United States | $32.2M | 10% |
| Japan | $23.0M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $14.7M | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $14.4M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $7.6M | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $2.3M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 0.4% |
| India | $1.2M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of India and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 92 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $39.9M | 12% |
| India | $36.1M | 11% |
| United States | $28.5M | 8.8% |
| Malaysia | $25.9M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $19.3M | 6% |
| Belgium | $18.8M | 5.8% |
| China | $17.2M | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $17.1M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $16.0M | 5% |
| Italy | $10.8M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $9.6M | 3% |
| Norway | $9.4M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.76 per kg and Thailand $2.00 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 2916.13: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: methacrylic acid and its salts. HS 2916 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most methacrylic acid?
South Korea exported $81.9 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Germany (18%) and China (15%). In all, 48 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most methacrylic acid?
France imported $39.9 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of India (11%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in methacrylic acid?
It was worth $323.4 million in 2024, about 139.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $435.8 million. 48 countries reported exports and 92 reported imports.
What is the average price of methacrylic acid per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.76 per kg and Thailand $2.00 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for methacrylic acid?
The HS code for methacrylic acid is subheading 2916.13, 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.
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