Polymethyl methacrylate exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $166.0 million of polymethyl methacrylate in 2024 (92.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 104 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 126% 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 | $166.0M | 92.4K t |
| 2023 | $167.0M | 83.2K t |
| 2022 | $179.8M | 93.7K t |
| 2021 | $193.6M | 88.3K t |
| 2020 | $86.5M | 58.7K t |
| 2019 | $95.1M | 52.5K t |
| 2018 | $113.6M | 46.1K t |
| 2017 | $555K | 201 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports polymethyl methacrylate to
The largest buyer markets were China (25%), India (13%), Turkey (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+431% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.68, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polymethyl methacrylate imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $8.2 million of polymethyl methacrylate in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (30%), China (26%), United Kingdom (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 30% |
| China | $2.2M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 13% |
| Turkey | $386K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $158K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $125K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $76K | 0.9% |
| France | $75K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polymethyl methacrylate exports (HS 3906.10): 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 3906.10: Acrylic polymers: poly(methyl methacrylate), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polymethyl methacrylate exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported polymethyl methacrylate worth $166.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 104 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy polymethyl methacrylate from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($42.2 million), followed by India (13%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 431% on the year.
What is the average export price of polymethyl methacrylate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $2.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of polymethyl methacrylate from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $555 thousand in 2017 to $166.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $193.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $125.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import polymethyl methacrylate?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and the United Kingdom. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $157.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethyl methacrylate?
The HS code for polymethyl methacrylate is subheading 3906.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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