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Kenya - 4-Methylpentan-2-One (Methyl Isobutyl Ketone) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Kenya: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market 2025

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan methyl isobutyl ketone market declined dramatically to $X in 2022, dropping by -36.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Exports

Exports from Kenya

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 -11.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 589%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 498%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) was the main destination for methyl isobutyl ketone exports from Kenya, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania (X kg), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uganda stood at +44.9%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the key foreign market for X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) exports from Kenya, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda totaled +48.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average methyl isobutyl ketone export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -15.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, methyl isobutyl ketone export price increased by +30.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+2.3%).

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, methyl isobutyl ketone imports into Kenya contracted sharply to X tons, shrinking by -30.2% on 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 141%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 320% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Singapore (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of methyl isobutyl ketone imports to Kenya, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +12.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest methyl isobutyl ketone suppliers to Kenya, together comprising 63% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +8.0%, saw 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 methyl isobutyl ketone import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -11.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 74%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.1%), 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 4-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, India and the United States, together comprising 51% of global consumption. Germany, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Belgium, the UK, Iran and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

What are the largest producers of 4-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and South Africa, together accounting for 45% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of 4-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) to Kenya?

In value terms, South Africa constituted the largest supplier of methyl isobutyl ketone to Kenya, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 19% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of 4-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) from Kenya?

In value terms, Uganda emerged as the key foreign market for methyl isobutyl ketone exports from Kenya, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tanzania, with an 11% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for 4-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) in Kenya?

In 2021, the average methyl isobutyl ketone export price amounted to $3,288 per ton, increasing by 35% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for 4-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) in Kenya?

The average methyl isobutyl ketone import price stood at $2,289 per ton in 2021, rising by 88% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the methyl isobutyl ketone market in Kenya. 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.

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Prodcom 20146215 - 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone)

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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 Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 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
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