Brazil: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market 2025

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market Size in Brazil

In 2022, the Brazilian methyl isobutyl ketone market decreased by -3% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Production in Brazil

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Methyl isobutyl ketone production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, the amount of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) exported from Brazil shrank markedly to X tons, falling by -17.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 2,103%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 3,474% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for methyl isobutyl ketone exports from Brazil, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, methyl isobutyl ketone exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Costa Rica (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled +35.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+47.6% per year) and Costa Rica (+5.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) exports from Brazil, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Costa Rica ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at +35.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Costa Rica (+6.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+41.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average methyl isobutyl ketone export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, supplies from abroad of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) decreased by -76.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 94%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main supplier of methyl isobutyl ketone to Brazil, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa totaled -11.8%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) to Brazil, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 5.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa totaled -11.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average methyl isobutyl ketone import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 71%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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