Methacrylic acid esters imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $29.3 million of methacrylic acid esters in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% more than in 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 | $29.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $19.7M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $20.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.0M | 9.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports methacrylic acid esters from
The largest suppliers were United States (37%), China (33%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.9M | 37% |
| China | $9.6M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.6M | 12% |
| India | $3.5M | 12% |
| South Korea | $482K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $460K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $328K | 1.1% |
| France | $183K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $18K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 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 the United Arab Emirates
Exports of methacrylic acid esters by the United Arab Emirates reached $425 thousand in 2024 (188 tonnes). United States alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $264K | 62% |
| Pakistan | $161K | 38% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported methacrylic acid esters worth $29.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply methacrylic acid esters to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by China (33%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 967% on the year.
What is the average import price of methacrylic acid esters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 15% 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 the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.0 million in 2017 to $29.3 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2021 at $30.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export methacrylic acid esters?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $425 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States and Pakistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $28.8 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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