U.S.: Market for Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate) 2025

Market Size for Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate) in the U.S.

The U.S. market for acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 22% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate) in the U.S.

In value terms, production of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) rose sharply to $X in 2021. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate)

Exports from the U.S.

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) increased by 10% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) from the United States, together accounting for 63% of total exports. Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, the Netherlands and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) exported from the United States worldwide, together comprising 58% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +4.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 26%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate)

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, overseas purchases of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +34.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 39%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) to the United States, with a combined 49% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +24.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) suppliers to the United States, with a combined 40% share of total imports. South Korea, Mexico, France, the UK, China and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +17.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform