Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) is a monomer and is also known as methacrylic acid or methyl ester. Major applications of methyl methacrylate include, vinyl impact modifiers, illuminated light displays, adhesives, safety gazing, exterior paints, and others. MMA finds applications in various end-use industries such as building & construction, electronics, automotive, aerospace, paints & coating, medical, and others. Increasing demand for MMA from end-use industries is expected to propel growth of the global methyl methacrylate market.

Among applications, the polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) segment accounted for the largest market share in 2018, in terms of revenue. PMMA is a transparent thermoplastic synthesized by polymerization of methyl methacrylate. It is also known as acrylic glass. PMMA is extensively used in the manufacturing of various automotive parts and components, door entry strips, automotive glazing, indicator light covers, and decorative trims. This is owing to key features of PMMA such as light weight, high scratch resistance, durability, gloss, rigidity, stability, and strength.

Other applications of methyl methacrylate include panels and lighting displays, outdoor lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures and components, PVC impact modifiers, metal & foil coatings, floor polishes, sealants, inks, packaging, textile finishes, industrial finishes, and shatterproof glass replacements.