Methacrylic acid esters imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported methacrylic acid esters worth $25.7 million (11.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 53% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.7M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $29.2M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $30.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $22.9M | 11.1K t |
Where South Africa imports methacrylic acid esters from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $21.4M | 84% |
| China | $3.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $552K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $100K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 0.2% |
| United States | $38K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $20K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.1% |
| France | $14K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $11K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa methacrylic acid esters imports (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 imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported methacrylic acid esters worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply methacrylic acid esters to South Africa?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by China (13%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of methacrylic acid esters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 6% 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 imports of methacrylic acid esters to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.9 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $30.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 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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