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Tunisia - Butanone (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Tunisia: Butanone Market 2024

Butanone Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian butanone market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by 9.4% 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 posted modest growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Butanone Exports

Exports from Tunisia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) increased by 2.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 430% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, butanone exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 725% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons), France (X tons) and Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of butanone exports from Tunisia, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +58.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) exports from Tunisia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Libya, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +60.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+49.9% per year) and Libya (+20.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average butanone export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 125%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($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 Algeria (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Butanone Imports

Imports into Tunisia

Butanone imports into Tunisia surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by 35% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 153%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butanone imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest butanone supplier to Tunisia, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, butanone imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK amounted to +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+39.6% per year) and France (+6.9% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) to Tunisia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+34.3% per year) and France (+13.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average butanone import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -28.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 68%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank sharply 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the butanone market in Tunisia. 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)

Country coverage:

Tunisia

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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 Tunisia
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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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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
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5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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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
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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