Global Methacrylic Acid Market Analysis (2020–2036)
1. Market Overview
The global Methacrylic Acid (MAA) market forms a critical segment of the specialty and performance chemicals industry. Methacrylic acid is a key intermediate used in the production of methacrylates, specialty additives, coatings, rubber modifiers, and polymer-based performance materials. Its importance is closely tied to downstream industries such as paints & coatings, construction materials, automotive components, electronics, and specialty polymers.
As of 2025, the global Methacrylic Acid market is valued at USD XX million and is projected to reach USD XX million by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during 2026–2036. Market growth is supported by steady demand for acrylic-based materials, especially in high-performance coatings and specialty additives, while being moderated by feedstock volatility and environmental compliance requirements.
The industry is moderately consolidated, with a small group of multinational chemical producers dominating global capacity, technology, and downstream integration.
2. Market Segmentation Analysis
2.1 Segmentation by Production Route / Product Type
ACH (Acetone Cyanohydrin) Route
Isobutylene Route
Ethylene Route
Other Routes
2.2 Segmentation by Application
Special Additives
Paint Industry
Rubber Industry
Other Applications
Key Market Players
Competition is based on process efficiency, environmental compliance, feedstock integration, and downstream product portfolio rather than pure volume expansion.
3. Regional Market Analysis
North America
Europe
China
Japan
India
Southeast Asia
Central & South America / Middle East & Africa
4. Competitive Landscape – Key Manufacturers
The global Methacrylic Acid market is dominated by large, vertically integrated chemical producers with strong control over feedstocks and downstream derivatives.
5. Value Chain Analysis
Upstream
Manufacturing
Intermediate Processing
Downstream
End-Use Industries
6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Low
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Bargaining Power of Buyers – Moderate
Threat of Substitutes – Low
Competitive Rivalry – High
7. SWOT Analysis (Industry-Level)
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
8. Market Drivers & Challenges
Key Drivers
Key Challenges
9. Key Market Trends
10. Conclusion
The global Methacrylic Acid market is a strategically important but mature specialty chemicals market. While growth remains moderate, the industry benefits from strong downstream demand in coatings, additives, and advanced materials. Future competitiveness will be shaped by technology upgrades, environmental compliance, and integration into high-value methacrylate derivatives, rather than aggressive capacity expansion.
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Table of Contents
Global Methacrylic Acid Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Methacrylic Acid
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Methacrylic Acid
1.1.1 Definition of Methacrylic Acid
1.1.2 Specifications of Methacrylic Acid
1.2 Classification of Methacrylic Acid
1.2.1 ACH
1.2.2 Isobutylene
1.2.3 Ethylene
1.2.4 Other
1.3 Applications of Methacrylic Acid
1.3.1 Special Additives
1.3.2 Paint Industry
1.3.3 Rubber Industry
1.3.4 Other
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Methacrylic Acid
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Methacrylic Acid
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Methacrylic Acid
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Methacrylic Acid
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Methacrylic Acid
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Methacrylic Acid Major Manufacturers
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Methacrylic Acid Major Manufacturers
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Methacrylic Acid Major Manufacturers
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Methacrylic Acid Major Manufacturers
4 Global Methacrylic Acid Overall Market Overview
4.1 2013-E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 2013-E Global Methacrylic Acid Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 2017 Methacrylic Acid Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 2013-E Global Methacrylic Acid Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 2013-E Global Methacrylic Acid Sales Price
4.4.2 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Methacrylic Acid Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Methacrylic Acid Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Methacrylic Acid Market Overview
5.1.2 North America 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America 2017 Methacrylic Acid Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Methacrylic Acid Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Methacrylic Acid Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe 2017 Methacrylic Acid Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Methacrylic Acid Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Methacrylic Acid Market Overview
5.3.2 China 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China 2017 Methacrylic Acid Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Methacrylic Acid Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Methacrylic Acid Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan 2017 Methacrylic Acid Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Methacrylic Acid Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Methacrylic Acid Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Methacrylic Acid Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Methacrylic Acid Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Methacrylic Acid Market Overview
5.6.2 India 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India 2017 Methacrylic Acid Market Share Analysis
6 Global 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Methacrylic Acid Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Methacrylic Acid Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 ACH Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Isobutylene Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.3 Ethylene Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.4 Other Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Methacrylic Acid Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Methacrylic Acid Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Special Additives of Methacrylic Acid Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Paint Industry of Methacrylic Acid Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Rubber Industry of Methacrylic Acid Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.4 Other of Methacrylic Acid Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Methacrylic Acid
8.1 Dow
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 Dow 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 Dow 2017 Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 BASF
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 BASF 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 BASF 2017 Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Evonik
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 Evonik 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 Evonik 2017 Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 MRC
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 MRC 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 MRC 2017 Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 Formosa
8.5.1 Company Profile
8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.5.2.1 Product A
8.5.2.2 Product B
8.5.3 Formosa 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 Formosa 2017 Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 LOTTE MRC
8.6.1 Company Profile
8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.6.2.1 Product A
8.6.2.2 Product B
8.6.3 LOTTE MRC 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.6.4 LOTTE MRC 2017 Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Kuraray
8.7.1 Company Profile
8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.7.2.1 Product A
8.7.2.2 Product B
8.7.3 Kuraray 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.7.4 Kuraray 2017 Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 LG Chem
8.8.1 Company Profile
8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.8.2.1 Product A
8.8.2.2 Product B
8.8.3 LG Chem 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.8.4 LG Chem 2017 Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 MGC
8.9.1 Company Profile
8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.9.2.1 Product A
8.9.2.2 Product B
8.9.3 MGC 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.9.4 MGC 2017 Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 Daesan MMA Corp
8.10.1 Company Profile
8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.10.2.1 Product A
8.10.2.2 Product B
8.10.3 Daesan MMA Corp 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.10.4 Daesan MMA Corp 2017 Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.11 Satlpec
8.12 Sanyi Tech
8.13 Hefa Ind
8.14 Dongue
9 Development Trend of Analysis of Methacrylic Acid Market
9.1 Global Methacrylic Acid Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global -2025 Methacrylic Acid Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global -2025 Methacrylic Acid Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Methacrylic Acid Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America -2025 Methacrylic Acid Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe -2025 Methacrylic Acid Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China -2025 Methacrylic Acid Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan -2025 Methacrylic Acid Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Methacrylic Acid Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India -2025 Methacrylic Acid Consumption Forecast
9.3 Methacrylic Acid Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Methacrylic Acid Market Trend (Application)
10 Methacrylic Acid Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 Methacrylic Acid Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Methacrylic Acid International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Methacrylic Acid by Region
10.4 Methacrylic Acid Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of Methacrylic Acid
11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis
12 Conclusion of the Global Methacrylic Acid Market Professional Survey Report 2017
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of Methacrylic Acid
Table Product Specifications of Methacrylic Acid
Table Classification of Methacrylic Acid
Figure Global Production Market Share of Methacrylic Acid by Type
Figure ACH Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of ACH
Figure Isobutylene Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Isobutylene
Figure Ethylene Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Ethylene
Figure Other Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Other
Table Applications of Methacrylic Acid
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Methacrylic Acid by Application
Figure Special Additives Examples
Table Major Consumers in Special Additives
Figure Paint Industry Examples
Table Major Consumers in Paint Industry
Figure Rubber Industry Examples
Table Major Consumers in Rubber Industry
Figure Other Examples
Table Major Consumers in Other
Figure Market Share of Methacrylic Acid by Regions
Figure North America Methacrylic Acid Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Methacrylic Acid Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Methacrylic Acid Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Methacrylic Acid Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Methacrylic Acid Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Methacrylic Acid Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Methacrylic Acid Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Methacrylic Acid
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Methacrylic Acid
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Methacrylic Acid
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Methacrylic Acid Major Manufacturers
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Methacrylic Acid Major Manufacturers
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Methacrylic Acid Major Manufacturers
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Methacrylic Acid Major Manufacturers
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Methacrylic Acid 2013-E
Figure Global 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-E Global Methacrylic Acid Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Methacrylic Acid Capacity (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Methacrylic Acid Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Methacrylic Acid Sales (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Methacrylic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Table 2017 Global Methacrylic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Methacrylic Acid 2013-E
Figure North America 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure North America 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Methacrylic Acid 2013-E
Figure Europe 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Europe 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Methacrylic Acid 2013-E
Figure China 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure China 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Methacrylic Acid 2013-E
Figure Japan 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Japan 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Methacrylic Acid 2013-E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Methacrylic Acid 2013-E
Figure India 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure India 2017 Methacrylic Acid Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales (K MT) by Type
Table Different Types Methacrylic Acid Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-E Methacrylic Acid Sales (K MT) by Application
Table Different Application Methacrylic Acid Product Interview Price
Table Dow Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Dow Methacrylic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Dow Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table BASF Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 BASF Methacrylic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 BASF Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Evonik Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Evonik Methacrylic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Evonik Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table MRC Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 MRC Methacrylic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 MRC Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Formosa Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Formosa Methacrylic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Formosa Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table LOTTE MRC Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 LOTTE MRC Methacrylic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 LOTTE MRC Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Kuraray Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Kuraray Methacrylic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Kuraray Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table LG Chem Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 LG Chem Methacrylic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 LG Chem Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table MGC Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 MGC Methacrylic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 MGC Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Daesan MMA Corp Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Daesan MMA Corp Methacrylic Acid Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Daesan MMA Corp Methacrylic Acid Business Region Distribution
Table Satlpec Information List
Table Sanyi Tech Information List
Table Hefa Ind Information List
Table Dongue Information List
Figure Global -2025 Methacrylic Acid Market Size (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Methacrylic Acid Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Methacrylic Acid Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
Figure North America -2025 Methacrylic Acid Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China -2025 Methacrylic Acid Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe -2025 Methacrylic Acid Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Methacrylic Acid Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan -2025 Methacrylic Acid Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India -2025 Methacrylic Acid Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K MT) of Methacrylic Acid by Type -2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K MT) of Methacrylic Acid by Application -2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Methacrylic Acid by Region
Market Segmentation Analysis
Segmentation by Production Route / Product Type
ACH (Acetone Cyanohydrin) Route
Isobutylene Route
Ethylene Route
Other Routes
Segmentation by Application
Special Additives
Paint Industry
Rubber Industry
Other Applications
Key Market Players
Competition is based on process efficiency, environmental compliance, feedstock integration, and downstream product portfolio rather than pure volume expansion.
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