Methacrylic Acid Price Trend Analysis 2026: Market Insights, Historical Prices, Supply Demand Analysis, Latest News & Price Drivers

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Product Category Region Price Last Updated Month
Methacrylic Acid Chemicals India 2156 USD/MT September’24

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Asia

Q3’24 witnessed significant changes in the methacrylic acid market across Asia. Early quarter operations saw mounting pressure from acetic acid costs, which shaped producer pricing strategies. Several facilities reduced output rates, creating temporary regional supply gaps. Plant maintenance schedules, particularly in China and Japan, further tightened material availability.

By September, market conditions began finding equilibrium as production capabilities improved, though overall sentiment remained optimistic due to steady demands from coating manufacturers. The prices in the Indian domestic market settled at around 2156 USD/MT (CIF) in September’24.

Europe

European methacrylic acid market witnessed a lot of challenges during Q3. Domestic producers faced dual pressures from climbing production costs and logistical hurdles at key ports. German manufacturing centres reported tight inventory positions, driving spot prices higher in adjacent markets. The latter half of the quarter saw demand patterns fluctuate as downstream industries adjusted purchasing volumes. Transportation bottlenecks gradually improved by September, though their earlier impact continued influencing regional pricing outlook for methacrylic acid.

North America

The US domestic market for methacrylic acid witnessed considerable volatility in Q3. Production faced disruptions from adverse weather, while simultaneously managing elevated acetic acid feedstock costs. Material movements saw delays from port congestion, prompting buyers to secure additional safety stock. Despite these challenges, production rates improved by the end of quarter as facilities returned to stable operations. Contract discussions reflected the quarter's supply uncertainties, with most settlements trending upward.

About Methacrylic Acid

Methacrylic Acid (MAA) is an organic compound. It is a colourless, viscous liquid with an acrid unpleasant odour. It is miscible with most organic solvents and is soluble in water if it’s warm. Methacrylic Acid is industrially prepared on a large scale as a precursor to its esters, especially methyl methacrylate (MMA) and poly-MMA. Methacrylic Acid has numerous industrial uses, out of which, paints and adhesives are the most common ones. One natural source of MAA is Roman chamomile or whig plant.

Methacrylic Acid Product Detail

Chemical Formula

C4H6O2

Molecular Weight
86.09g/mol
Industrial Uses

Nail primers, Paints, Adhesives, Ion-exchange resins, Leather treatment agents, Rubber modifier, Sealants , Paper processing agent, Textiles

Synonyms

79-41-4, 2-Methylacrylic acid, 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid , Methacrylic acid

Supplier Database

The Dow Chemical Company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Evonik Industries AG

Regional Coverage

Asia Pacific

China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand

Europe

Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece

North America

United States and Canada

Latin America

Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru

Africa

South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco

CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)

Supplier Database AvailabilityYes

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Methacrylic Acid Production Processes

  • Production of Methacrylic Acid via Oxidation of Isobutylene or tert-Butanol; via Isobutane; via Acetone Cyanohydrin, and via Dehydrogenation of Isobutyric Acid

In the most common route, acetone cyanohydrin is utilised as a starting product, which is turned into methacrylamide sulphate in the presence of sulphuric acid. Then, the obtained methacrylamide sulphate is hydrolysed to obtain Methacrylic Acid (MAA). The methacrylamide sulphate can also be esterified to obtain methyl methacrylate (MMA).

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