Methacrylic acid exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of methacrylic acid by the United States reached $32.2 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 48 countries for exports of this product. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $61.2 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 | $32.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $35.4M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $48.4M | 18.8K t |
| 2019 | $47.2M | 18.4K t |
| 2018 | $61.2M | 20.9K t |
| 2017 | $55.2M | 22.0K t |
Where the United States exports methacrylic acid to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (25%), Mexico (14%), Canada (12%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+643% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $8.0M | 25% |
| Mexico | $4.5M | 14% |
| Canada | $3.8M | 12% |
| Brazil | $2.4M | 7.6% |
| India | $1.8M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 5.5% |
| France | $1.8M | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 3.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 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 imports to the United States
Imports of methacrylic acid by the United States reached $28.5 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 92 countries. One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $14.5M | 51% |
| Japan | $10.2M | 36% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 4% |
| India | $467K | 1.6% |
| China | $390K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $175K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $51K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0% |
| Colombia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States methacrylic acid exports (HS 2916.13): 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 2916.13: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: methacrylic acid and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of methacrylic acid exported by the United States?
The United States exported methacrylic acid worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 48 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy methacrylic acid from the United States?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Mexico (14%) and Canada (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 643% on the year.
What is the average export price of methacrylic acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 19% above 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 exports of methacrylic acid from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55.2 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $61.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import methacrylic acid?
Yes. The United States imported $28.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Japan and Thailand. That compares with exports of $32.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for methacrylic acid?
The HS code for methacrylic acid is subheading 2916.13. 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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