# Global Methacrylic acid Market 2026

> World exports of methacrylic acid (HS 291613) reached $323.4 million in 2024, 1% more than in 2019. South Korea was the largest exporter with 25% of the world total, and France was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/methacrylic-acid-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 323.4 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Methacrylic acid and its salts.

Segments: Glacial methacrylic acid, Methacrylate salts, Polymer grade acid, Coating grade acid.

Typical buyers: Acrylic resin makers, Coating producers, Adhesive makers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of methacrylic acid (HS 291613) were worth $323.4 million in 2024. | 323.4 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 1% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($319.7 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +1 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| South Korea was the largest exporter in 2024, with 25% of world exports ($81.9 million). | 25 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, South Korea, Germany and China, shipped 58% of world exports in 2024. | 58 % of world exports | 2024 |
| France was the largest importer in 2024, buying $39.9 million, or 12% of world imports. | 12 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 12 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 12 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $2.32 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 2.32 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 139.6 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 139.6 thousand tonnes | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 1% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 81.9 |
| 2 | Germany | 58.6 |
| 3 | China | 47.5 |
| 4 | Thailand | 34.5 |
| 5 | United States | 32.2 |
| 6 | Japan | 23.0 |
| 7 | Belgium | 14.7 |
| 8 | Taiwan | 14.4 |
| 9 | Netherlands | 7.6 |
| 10 | Hong Kong | 2.3 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 39.9 |
| 2 | India | 36.1 |
| 3 | United States | 28.5 |
| 4 | Malaysia | 25.9 |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 19.3 |
| 6 | Belgium | 18.8 |
| 7 | China | 17.2 |
| 8 | Brazil | 17.1 |
| 9 | Netherlands | 16.0 |
| 10 | Italy | 10.8 |

## World exports of HS 291613, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 326.3 |
| 2018 | 409.5 |
| 2019 | 319.7 |
| 2020 | 245.0 |
| 2021 | 435.8 |
| 2022 | 376.7 |
| 2023 | 300.6 |
| 2024 | 323.4 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global methacrylic acid market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 291613 reached $323.4 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most methacrylic acid?

South Korea led world exports in 2024 with 25% of the total, followed by Germany, China and Thailand.

### Which countries import the most methacrylic acid?

France was the largest importer in 2024, followed by India, the United States and Malaysia.

### Is world trade in methacrylic acid growing?

World exports were 1% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of methacrylic acid?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $2.32 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Methacrylic acid Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/methacrylic-acid-market/