Methacrylic Acid Price Trend and Forecast

Regional Price Overview

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Methacrylic Acid in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).

Methacrylic Acid Price Trend for the October - December of 2023

Asia

The revival of the methacrylic acid prices in the third quarter was not carried forward to the fourth quarter of 2023. In India, the October prices stood at around 2034 USD/MT (CIF, India), but the December prices of methacrylic acid fell to approximately 1975 USD/MT.

Methacrylic Acid Price Trends

A number of factors were involved in this downward journey of methacrylic acid price trend. The foremost cause of concern which persisted throughout the fourth quarter was the feeble rate of economic recovery of the Asian countries. Due to this, the downstream industries had no scope for expansion, and the same was visible in the trajectory of the methacrylic acid price graph.

Europe

The cost of raw materials inched lower with each month of the last quarter as the methacrylic acid price trend continued on their southwards journey. In European countries, the overall dynamics of the region also did not look in favor of the methacrylic acid market as the downstream demand and consumer preferences shifted opposite to the methacrylic acid market momentum. Furthermore, the prices of upstream materials such as acetone and sulphuric acid also showed only minimal movement, and as a result, the methacrylic acid price remained on the lower end.

North America

A gradual fall in the cost of raw materials of methacrylic acid was observed in the last quarter of 2023. Along with this, the paints and coatings sector also failed to showcase any appreciation in its demand for methacrylic acid. The market further bore bearish sentiments on account of a significant decline in the export rates due to lower water levels in the Panama Canal, excessive rise in inventories, and high uncertainties in crude oil prices.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Methacrylic Acid are expected to oscillate in the upcoming quarters as the outlook of raw materials cost and demand from the downstream industries does not look in favor of methacrylic acid price trend.

Methacrylic Acid Price Trend for the July-September of 2023

Asia

In Asian countries, the number of overseas purchases declined by a significant number along with the domestic demand for methacrylic acid led, to the southward movement of its price trend. The majority of Asian countries suffered from a lower number of inquiries of methacrylic acid during the third quarter of 2023.

The adverse weather conditions disrupted the supply chains and thus negatively affected the overall market sentiments of methacrylic acid. In addition to this, the growing concerns about the Asian economy proved to be a challenge for the methacrylic acid traders in the third quarter of 2023.

Europe

The European countries mimicked the methacrylic acid price trend observed in the Asian countries. In this region too, the contraction in demand from the chemicals industries and slower growth of the economy resulted in the downfall of the methacrylic acid market. The number of imports from Asian countries, however inclined, only resulted in the rise of inventories. Due to muted demand and the economic crisis faced by the region, the methacrylic acid price trend took a downward turn.

North America

The supply of methacrylic acid remained stable throughout the third quarter of 2023, while the rates of procurement from the downstream paints and coatings sector fell by a significant margin. The bearish trajectory of the methacrylic acid price graph was also a consequence of the negative outlook of overseas industries and the falling US currency. The upstream products also failed to provide the methacrylic acid market with its required momentum, and as a result of the synergistic effect of the above-mentioned causes, the methacrylic acid price trend faced southwards.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Methacrylic Acid are estimated to decline on account of the weak appetite of consumers and growing concerns about falling global economic conditions.

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About

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.

Product Details

Report Features Details
Product Name Methacrylic Acid
Industrial Uses Nail primers, Paints, Adhesives, Ion-exchange resins, Leather treatment agents, Rubber modifier, Sealants , Paper processing agent, Textiles
Chemical Formula C4H6O2
Synonyms 79-41-4, 2-Methylacrylic acid, 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid , Methacrylic acid
Molecular Weight 86.09g/mol
Supplier Database The Dow Chemical Company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Evonik Industries AG
Region/Countries Covered 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
Currency US$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
Supplier Database Availability Yes
Customization Scope The report can be customized as per the requirements of  the customer
Post-Sale Analyst Support 360-degree analyst support after report delivery


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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).

Methodology

The displayed pricing data is derived through weighted average purchase price, including contract and spot transactions at the specified locations unless otherwise stated. The information provided comes from the compilation and processing of commercial data officially reported for each nation (i.e. government agencies, external trade bodies, and industry publications).

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