Acrylic acid esters exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $368.2 million of acrylic acid esters in 2024 (244.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 70 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $541.4 million.
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 | $368.2M | 244.1K t |
| 2023 | $391.8M | 229.0K t |
| 2022 | $541.4M | 233.3K t |
| 2021 | $526.1M | 246.9K t |
| 2020 | $335.4M | 260.6K t |
| 2019 | $368.5M | 242.4K t |
| 2018 | $384.5M | 227.8K t |
| 2017 | $351.5M | 240.9K t |
Where the United States exports acrylic acid esters to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (28%), Belgium (17%), Canada (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $103.1M | 28% |
| Belgium | $61.7M | 17% |
| Canada | $45.4M | 12% |
| Turkey | $34.8M | 9.5% |
| Brazil | $14.6M | 4% |
| South Korea | $14.5M | 4% |
| Colombia | $11.2M | 3% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $7.8M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5.2M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic acid esters imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported acrylic acid esters worth $179.1 million (73.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 127 countries. The largest suppliers were Taiwan (21%), South Korea (20%), South Africa (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $37.2M | 21% |
| South Korea | $36.1M | 20% |
| South Africa | $26.6M | 15% |
| Japan | $26.0M | 15% |
| France | $14.3M | 8% |
| China | $11.7M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $9.4M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $7.2M | 4% |
| Brazil | $6.7M | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $1.6M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States acrylic acid esters exports (HS 2916.12): 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 2916.12: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of acrylic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic acid esters exported by the United States?
The United States exported acrylic acid esters worth $368.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 70 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy acrylic acid esters from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($103.1 million), followed by Belgium (17%) and Canada (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 67 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average export price of acrylic acid esters per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of acrylic acid esters from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $351.5 million in 2017 to $368.2 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $541.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $408.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import acrylic acid esters?
Yes. The United States imported $179.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Taiwan, South Korea and South Africa. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $189.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic acid esters?
The HS code for acrylic acid esters is subheading 2916.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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