United Kingdom: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market 2025

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market Size in the UK

The UK methyl isobutyl ketone market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, waning by -28.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable setback. Methyl isobutyl ketone consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Production in the UK

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 deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Exports

Exports from the UK

Methyl isobutyl ketone exports from the UK declined remarkably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -63.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 440% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 132% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons) was the main destination for methyl isobutyl ketone exports from the UK, with a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, methyl isobutyl ketone exports to Ghana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sierra Leone (X tons), twofold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ghana totaled -12.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sierra Leone (+5.2% per year) and Indonesia (-35.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for methyl isobutyl ketone exported from the UK were France ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Ghana ($X), together comprising 83% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +86.2%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average methyl isobutyl ketone export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 36% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 105%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sierra Leone ($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 Indonesia (+22.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, approx. X tons of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) were imported into the UK; declining by -69.3% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 162%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 199% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of methyl isobutyl ketone to the UK, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, methyl isobutyl ketone imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), threefold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at +752.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (0.0% per year) and Brazil (+46.2% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) to the UK, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to +440.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (0.0% per year) and Brazil (+60.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average methyl isobutyl ketone import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 105% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate noticeable growth. As a result, import price attained 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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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