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Methacrylic Acid Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
Methacrylic acid's biggest job is as the precursor to methyl methacrylate and PMMA acrylic sheet, though it also goes directly into superabsorbent polymers for diapers and other hygiene products, plus coatings, adhesives and plastics additives. Demand through 2026 has largely tracked construction and automotive coatings activity, hygiene product volumes and acrylic sheet output. China remains the largest producer and consumer by a wide margin, with the United States, Germany, Japan and South Korea rounding out the other major hubs. Because production can run on propylene, isobutylene or acetone depending on which route a given plant uses, volatility in any one of those feedstocks tends to reach finished acid pricing fairly quickly.
Regional prices pulled apart noticeably through the second quarter of 2026. South Korea and China both pushed into the low USD 2,400 per MT range on a spot basis in June, gains of roughly 36 to 42 percent quarter on quarter, while the United States held closer to USD 1,955 per MT and Japan sat near USD 1,741 per MT, both up by a smaller margin. Germany and Saudi Arabia landed around USD 2,000 per MT for the quarter. Scheduled maintenance in Japan and Saudi Arabia trimmed output during the period and added to the pressure building in Asia, while in the United States prices actually eased a touch in June as isobutylene costs fell and coatings demand cooled with the season.
What is Methacrylic Acid Price in September 2026?
The regional split hasn't closed as September 2026 begins: Asian markets are still holding well above USD 2,300 per MT, while the United States and Japan sit noticeably lower, a gap that has stuck around since the second quarter.
- Feedstock Costs: Falling isobutylene costs along the United States Gulf Coast gave producers there some breathing room to ease prices in June, even as propylene and acetone only firmed late in the month, which kept the domestic market fairly calm overall.
- Regional Supply: Scheduled maintenance in Japan and Saudi Arabia cut into output through the second quarter, and that's a big part of why Asian spot prices in China and South Korea climbed so much faster than the Western benchmarks over the same stretch.
- Demand Patterns: Coatings buyers eased off seasonal purchasing in the United States, and Northeast Asian importers largely sat out given an unfavorable arbitrage, leaving hand to mouth buying as the dominant pattern heading into the back half of the year.
Methacrylic Acid Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for methacrylic acid through the rest of 2026 leans moderately firm. Isobutylene feedstock costs firmed from Middle East supply disruptions. Coating, acrylic sheet, and dental composite demand is growing with recovering construction and healthcare sector activity.
The main upside risk is a sharp isobutylene cost increase alongside accelerating MMA derivative and coating sector demand growth. The main downside risk is continued Chinese methacrylic acid production capacity additions that limit the global price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2.02 - 2.24 | Isobutylene firming and coating demand support tone |
| United States | 2.16 - 2.38 | Steady coating and MMA demand holds it firm |
| China | 1.50 - 1.72 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 2.58 - 2.80 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 2.00 - 2.22 | Growing coating and dental demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Methacrylic Acid Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 2.27/KG
- China: USD 1.61/KG
- Germany: USD 2.69/KG
- India: USD 2.11/KG
Methacrylic Acid Prices in the United States
US methacrylic acid prices averaged USD 2.27/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.6% from USD 2.15/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer isobutylene feedstock costs from Middle East disruptions elevated production expenses. Spring coating and MMA derivative procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Methacrylic Acid change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer isobutylene feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Spring acrylic sheet and coating resin procurement lifted buying from MMA derivative producers. Dental composite and superabsorbent polymer demand provided additional consistent buying support.
Methacrylic Acid Prices in China
Chinese methacrylic acid prices averaged USD 1.61/KG in Q1 2026, up 6.6% from USD 1.51/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year coating and acrylic sheet restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic isobutylene costs raised the production floor despite large domestic capacity.
Why did the price of Methacrylic Acid change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday coating and acrylic sheet sector restocking lifted procurement from domestic MMA producers. Firmer domestic isobutylene feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic capacity kept China the most affordable source.
Methacrylic Acid Prices in Germany
German methacrylic acid prices averaged USD 2.69/KG in Q1 2026, up 6.7% from USD 2.52/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher isobutylene and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Recovering coating, dental composite, and acrylic sheet demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Methacrylic Acid change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher isobutylene and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Middle East disruptions added import cost premiums to feedstock. Recovering coating resin, dental composite, and acrylic sheet demand maintained consistent procurement.
Methacrylic Acid Prices in India
Indian methacrylic acid prices averaged USD 2.11/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.5% from USD 2.00/KG in Q4 2025. Growing coating and dental composite demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked isobutylene costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Methacrylic Acid change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing coating resin and dental composite demand lifted procurement from domestic producers. Firmer import-linked isobutylene feedstock costs raised the production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported methacrylic acid and feedstock.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Methacrylic Acid Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 2.15/KG
- China: USD 1.51/KG
- Germany: USD 2.52/KG
- India: USD 2.00/KG
Methacrylic Acid Prices in the United States
US methacrylic acid prices averaged USD 2.15/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Coating and MMA derivative demand and firmer isobutylene costs held the production floor near USD 2.15/KG.
Why did the price of Methacrylic Acid change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Coating and MMA derivative demand maintained consistent buying. Firmer isobutylene feedstock costs held the production floor elevated. The market recovered from the Q3 dip near USD 2.15/KG.
Methacrylic Acid Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 1.51/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Coating and acrylic sheet demand and stable isobutylene costs held the market near USD 1.51/KG.
Why did the price of Methacrylic Acid change in Q4 2025 in China?
Coating and acrylic sheet sector demand maintained buying. Stable isobutylene feedstock costs held the production floor. Large domestic capacity maintained supply balance near USD 1.51/KG.
Methacrylic Acid Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 2.52/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Coating, dental composite, and acrylic sheet demand and firm feedstock and energy costs held the production floor near USD 2.52/KG.
Why did the price of Methacrylic Acid change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Coating resin and dental composite demand maintained consistent buying. Firm isobutylene and energy costs held the elevated production floor. The market recovered to USD 2.52/KG from the Q3 dip.
Methacrylic Acid Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 2.00/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Growing coating and dental demand and firmer isobutylene import costs supported the market near USD 2.00/KG.
Why did the price of Methacrylic Acid change in Q4 2025 in India?
Growing coating and dental composite demand maintained buying. Firmer isobutylene import costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 2.00/KG from the Q3 dip.
Quarterly Methacrylic Acid Price Trends
Global methacrylic acid prices rose in Q2 2025 on the coating and acrylic sheet production season before a brief Q3 dip and a consistent Q4 and Q1 2026 recovery. The average rose from USD 1.958/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.985/KG in Q2, eased to USD 1.968/KG in Q3, then firmed to USD 2.005/KG in Q4 and USD 2.118/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 8.2% over the window. Isobutylene feedstock cycles and coating sector demand drove the pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 2.118 | +5.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 2.005 | +1.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 1.968 | -0.9% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1.985 | +1.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1.958 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Methacrylic Acid Price in 2025?
Methacrylic acid prices firmed through 2025 with a brief Q3 seasonal softening. The global average opened at USD 1.958/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 2.005/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 2.4%. Consistent coating, MMA derivative, and dental composite demand, alongside firming isobutylene feedstock costs, supported the sustained recovery through the year.
Methacrylic Acid Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 2.05/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.15/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.9%. Consistent coating, MMA, and dental composite demand and firming isobutylene costs maintained the upward trend through the year.
Methacrylic Acid Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 1.58/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.51/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.4%. Large domestic production capacity and competitive pricing maintained downward pressure. China held the lowest price level throughout.
Methacrylic Acid Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 2.45/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.52/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.9%. Consistent coating, dental composite, and acrylic sheet demand and firm feedstock and energy costs supported the market. Germany maintained the highest price level.
Methacrylic Acid Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 1.92/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.00/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.2%, the strongest in the dataset. Growing coating and dental composite demand drove the consistent firming through the year.
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Methyl methacrylate monomer synthesis for acrylic sheet, coating resin, and impact modifier production takes the largest share. Acrylic emulsion polymer manufacturing, dental composite and bone cement resin synthesis, superabsorbent polymer copolymers, and ion exchange resins also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 2.27/KG in the United States, USD 1.61/KG in China, USD 2.69/KG in Germany, and USD 2.11/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 1.958/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 2.005/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of around 2.4%. A Q2 coating season uptick, brief Q3 dip, and consistent Q4 recovery characterised the year.
A seasonal moderation in coating and acrylic sheet procurement reduced buying urgency. Adequate isobutylene feedstock availability allowed buyers to defer restocking, pressing prices to the seasonal low before the Q4 recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 2.02 to 2.24/KG range for the rest of 2026, with continued firming as isobutylene feedstock costs stay elevated and coating and dental composite sector demand expands.
Germany sits highest on feedstock and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on coating and dental demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to isobutylene and tert-butanol feedstock costs, coating sector seasonal demand, and dental composite and acrylic sheet activity. Middle East propylene supply events are a key signal.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest production capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Any isobutylene cost shift ripples across methacrylic acid markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time coating and MMA derivative contracts around season cycles, build cover when isobutylene signals tightening, and monitor propylene trends as the primary upstream signal.
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