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Italy: Butanone Market 2024

Butanone Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian butanone market increased by 5.6% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Butanone consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Butanone Exports

Exports from Italy

For the third consecutive year, Italy recorded growth in overseas shipments of butanone (methyl ethyl ketone), which increased by 6.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 111%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, butanone exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 164% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of butanone exports from Italy, together comprising 70% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +92.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Croatia ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for butanone exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising 72% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +106.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average butanone export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 33% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 80%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Belgium (+26.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Butanone Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, imports of butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) into Italy reduced rapidly to X tons, declining by -23.7% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 45%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, butanone imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest butanone supplier to Italy, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, butanone imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-4.6% per year) and Germany (-0.5% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest butanone suppliers to Italy, with a combined 87% share of total imports. China and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.5%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of +62.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 butanone import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 70% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+76.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were South Korea, the United States and the UK, together accounting for 34% of global consumption. Taiwan Chinese), India, Indonesia, Italy, Vietnam, South Africa, Thailand, the Netherlands, Malaysia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

What are the largest producers of butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Japan and the UK, together accounting for 68% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) to Italy?

In value terms, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany constituted the largest butanone suppliers to Italy, with a combined 87% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China and Japan, which together accounted for a further 7.5%.

What are the leading importers of butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) from Italy?

In value terms, Germany, Croatia and Poland appeared to be the largest markets for butanone exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for 81% of total exports.

What is the average export price for butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) in Italy?

The average butanone export price stood at $3,034 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) in Italy?

In 2021, the average butanone import price amounted to $800 per ton, dropping by -30% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the butanone market in Italy. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20146213 - Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone)

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Italy

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023