Methacrylic acid esters exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of methacrylic acid esters by Saudi Arabia reached $367.1 million in 2024 (184.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 78 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 235% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $367.1M | 184.3K t |
| 2023 | $378.3M | 189.6K t |
| 2022 | $377.0M | 176.5K t |
| 2021 | $362.7M | 181.7K t |
| 2020 | $276.5M | 215.7K t |
| 2019 | $313.6M | 188.9K t |
| 2018 | $394.5M | 166.3K t |
| 2017 | $78K | 72 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports methacrylic acid esters to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (26%), Turkey (11%), Malaysia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $94.0M | 26% |
| Turkey | $42.2M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $35.5M | 9.7% |
| Spain | $28.8M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $27.6M | 7.5% |
| India | $25.6M | 7% |
| South Africa | $21.4M | 5.8% |
| United States | $16.8M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $13.8M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $12.2M | 3.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, close to the world average of $2.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Methacrylic acid esters imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $268 thousand of methacrylic acid esters in 2024 (124 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (31%), Turkey (26%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $82K | 31% |
| Turkey | $71K | 27% |
| United States | $42K | 16% |
| Germany | $38K | 14% |
| France | $10K | 3.8% |
| Romania | $9K | 3.2% |
| Slovenia | $6K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $3K | 1.1% |
| India | $3K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia methacrylic acid esters exports (HS 2916.14): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2916.14: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of methacrylic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of methacrylic acid esters exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported methacrylic acid esters worth $367.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 184.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 78 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy methacrylic acid esters from Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($94.0 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Malaysia (10%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average export price of methacrylic acid esters per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of methacrylic acid esters from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $78 thousand in 2017 to $367.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $394.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $308.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import methacrylic acid esters?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $268 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $366.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for methacrylic acid esters?
The HS code for methacrylic acid esters is subheading 2916.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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