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Global Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market 2024

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market Size

The global methyl isobutyl ketone market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Production

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 3%. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Exports

Exports

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) decreased by -44.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 68%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 143%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented roughly 61% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together making up a 20% share of total exports. The United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest methyl isobutyl ketone supplying countries worldwide were South Africa ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 66% share of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, South Korea, with a CAGR of +21.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average methyl isobutyl ketone export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while South Korea ($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 (+3.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Imports

Imports

In 2022, approx. X tons of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) were imported worldwide; with a decrease of -35.7% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 136% 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, India (X tons), distantly followed by China (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the major importers of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone), together generating 55% of total imports. The United States (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Italy (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +26.1%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest methyl isobutyl ketone importing markets worldwide were India ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 42% of global imports. Germany, the Netherlands, Nigeria, the United States, Thailand, Italy, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong SAR and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +23.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global 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, rising by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 54%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, India and the United States, with a combined 51% share of global consumption. Germany, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Belgium, the UK, Iran and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.
The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and South Africa, with a combined 45% share of global production.
In value terms, Belgium, the Netherlands and Japan constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 53% share of global exports.
In value terms, India, Belgium and Germany appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 54% of global imports.
The average methyl isobutyl ketone export price stood at $1,505 per ton in 2021, growing by 35% against the previous year.
The average methyl isobutyl ketone import price stood at $1,238 per ton in 2021, picking up by 9.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global methyl isobutyl ketone market. 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 20146215 - 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. 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, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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