EU: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market 2024

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market Size in the EU

The EU methyl isobutyl ketone market reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Production in the EU

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt downturn. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) was the major exporter of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone), comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%). The Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest methyl isobutyl ketone supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Belgium, methyl isobutyl ketone exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Imports

Imports in the EU

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the key importer of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) in the European Union, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%) and Italy (X%). Spain (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Belgium increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (X%), Italy (X%), France (X%) and Slovakia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium and the Netherlands increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Slovakia ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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