Methacrylic acid esters imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $82.7 million of methacrylic acid esters in 2024 (42.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 12% 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 | $82.7M | 42.8K t |
| 2023 | $73.8M | 44.7K t |
| 2022 | $79.3M | 39.1K t |
| 2021 | $95.4M | 45.1K t |
| 2020 | $61.3M | 43.1K t |
| 2019 | $63.4M | 32.2K t |
| 2018 | $82.6M | 30.7K t |
| 2017 | $84.1M | 34.7K t |
Where Turkey imports methacrylic acid esters from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $42.2M | 51% |
| China | $14.9M | 18% |
| United States | $14.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 8.6% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $762K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $294K | 0.4% |
| France | $272K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $185K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $160K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 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 exports from Turkey
Exports of methacrylic acid esters by Turkey reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Greece accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $1.7M | 58% |
| Egypt | $181K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $145K | 4.9% |
| France | $134K | 4.5% |
| United States | $126K | 4.3% |
| Slovenia | $109K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $89K | 3% |
| Israel | $74K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $71K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $43K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported methacrylic acid esters worth $82.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 140 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply methacrylic acid esters to Turkey?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($42.2 million), followed by China (18%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of methacrylic acid esters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $2.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of methacrylic acid esters to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84.1 million in 2017 to $82.7 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $95.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export methacrylic acid esters?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Egypt and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $79.7 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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