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South Africa - 4-Methylpentan-2-One (Methyl Isobutyl Ketone) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jun 19, 2023

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Price in South Africa Declines Notably to $1,653 per Ton

South Africa Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Export Price in April 2023

In April 2023, the methyl isobutyl ketone price stood at $1,653 per ton (FOB, South Africa), which is down by -4.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 43% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $2,092 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to April 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In April 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($1,807 per ton) and India ($1,695 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong ($1,270 per ton) and the United States ($1,400 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYExport Price of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone in South Africa (USD per ton)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
Belgium2,4072,3272,2062,351N/A1,9281,9191,7461,710N/A1,7061,8331,807
India1,6151,311N/A1,2991,1081,0991,0731,0751,0531,111N/A1,7641,695
Singapore1,7171,600N/A9601,0381,0461,1799591,0631,1331,7011,6331,649
South KoreaN/AN/A1,343N/A1,0471,025N/AN/A962N/A1,597N/A1,564
United States1,674N/AN/A1,4921,5371,5581,4271,4381,4561,4081,4171,4271,400
Hong Kong1,244N/AN/AN/A826N/AN/A925N/A1,0611,715N/A1,270
Average2,0181,9382,0921,8931,2001,4811,5151,3191,3381,1581,6511,7371,653

South Africa Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Exports

In April 2023, methyl isobutyl ketone exports from South Africa rose slightly to 5.1K tons, surging by 2.2% compared with the previous month's figure. Overall, total exports indicated a slight increase from April 2022 to April 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, exports increased by +52.1% against November 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in September 2022 with an increase of 54% month-to-month. The exports peaked in April 2023.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone exports declined modestly to $8.4M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 when exports increased by 90% against the previous month.

South Africa Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Exports by Country

Belgium (2K tons) was the main destination for methyl isobutyl ketone exports from South Africa, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, methyl isobutyl ketone exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (900 tons), twofold. the United States (750 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: India (+8.2% per month) and the United States (+5.3% per month).

In value terms, Belgium ($3.6M) remains the key foreign market for methyl isobutyl ketone exports from South Africa, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($1.5M), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 13% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to Belgium totaled -2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: India (+8.6% per month) and Singapore (-2.3% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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