In 2023, France led European imports of methacrylic acid and its salts with over 23 million kilograms, followed by Belgium and Italy. Germany and the Netherlands showed notable gains, with Germany increasing by over 11%. Conversely, the United Kingdom and Sweden experienced significant declines in their import volumes. Smaller markets such as Romania and Slovenia demonstrated impressive growth rates of over 31% and 17% respectively.
Looking ahead, trends to watch in 2024 and beyond include continued growth in Germany and potential recovery in the UK and Sweden. The evolving industrial demands in major importing countries could shape future import patterns, with France and Germany possibly reinforcing their market positions.
Top countries in Import of Methacrylic Acid and Its Salts by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 23,072,000 | 2023 | +3.03% | +3.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 15,642,000 | 2023 | +1.28% | -0.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 6,975,100 | 2023 | +4.15% | +2.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 5,792,600 | 2023 | +9.6% | +11.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5,687,200 | 2023 | +7.76% | +6.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5,552,100 | 2023 | -2.46% | -8.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 4,928,900 | 2023 | +5.71% | +0.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 1,211,300 | 2023 | +4.93% | -10.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 612,400 | 2023 | +0.85% | +0.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 439,560 | 2023 | +8.13% | +3.69% | View data |
