Eastern Europe: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market 2025

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European methyl isobutyl ketone market fell significantly to $X in 2022, waning by -20.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone), when their volume decreased by -26.2% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 920%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 810% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2022. Poland (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

The Czech Republic was also the fastest-growing in terms of the X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) exports, with a CAGR of +102.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+34.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Czech Republic (+89 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Poland saw its share reduced by -7.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the largest methyl isobutyl ketone supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Czech Republic amounted to +87.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -18.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Poland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-3.2%).

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) imported in Eastern Europe dropped dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -57.9% compared with 2021. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 112%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 278% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Slovakia was the major importer of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 66% of total imports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 25% share of total imports. The following importers - Russia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - each reached a 9.2% share of total imports.

Imports into Slovakia decreased at an average annual rate of -9.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+27.0%), Romania (+6.7%), Russia (+3.4%) and Poland (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +27.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hungary (-1.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Czech Republic (+14 p.p.), Poland (+6.3 p.p.), Romania (+2.2 p.p.) and Russia (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Slovakia (-21.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) in Eastern Europe, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Slovakia totaled -6.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+34.0% per year) and Poland (+6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 78% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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