Polymethyl methacrylate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polymethyl methacrylate was worth $1.61 billion in 2024, about 602.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $1.61B | 602.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.57B | 574.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.70B | 604.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.78B | 659.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.37B | 584.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.48B | 580.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.80B | 585.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.56B | 543.9K t |
Top polymethyl methacrylate exporting countries
Exports are led by South Korea (19%), Germany (13%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). 104 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $312.4M | 19% |
| Germany | $202.0M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $166.0M | 10% |
| Japan | $146.3M | 9.1% |
| Singapore | $144.4M | 9% |
| China | $133.4M | 8.3% |
| United States | $132.6M | 8.2% |
| Italy | $83.0M | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $47.5M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $44.0M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $28.8M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $25.8M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 187 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $340.7M | 21% |
| Mexico | $100.1M | 6.2% |
| India | $92.7M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $67.9M | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $60.2M | 3.7% |
| United States | $56.8M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $54.5M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $43.2M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $42.3M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $37.9M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $37.5M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $34.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $4.19 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.80 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 3906.10: Acrylic polymers: poly(methyl methacrylate), in primary forms. HS 3906 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polymethyl methacrylate?
South Korea exported $312.4 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). In all, 104 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polymethyl methacrylate?
China imported $340.7 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (6%) and India (6%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polymethyl methacrylate?
It was worth $1.61 billion in 2024, about 602.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.80 billion. 104 countries reported exports and 187 reported imports.
What is the average price of polymethyl methacrylate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $4.19 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.80 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for polymethyl methacrylate?
The HS code for polymethyl methacrylate is subheading 3906.10, in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3906 page.
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