Eastern Europe: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market 2024

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European methyl isobutyl ketone market fell to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a slight decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Poland (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

The Czech Republic was also the fastest-growing in terms of the X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Czech Republic (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Poland saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the largest methyl isobutyl ketone supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Czech Republic, methyl isobutyl ketone exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Poland stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%).

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) were imported in Eastern Europe; reducing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone imports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Slovakia was the major importer of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (X%) and Russia (X%). The following importers - Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Slovakia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Czech Republic (X%), Russia (X%), Romania (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hungary (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.), Russia (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Slovakia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an X% share.

In Slovakia, methyl isobutyl ketone imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Romania ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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