SADC: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market 2024

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market Size in SADC

The SADC methyl isobutyl ketone market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Production in SADC

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) were exported in SADC; which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone), namely South Africa, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

South Africa 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. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest methyl isobutyl ketone supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, methyl isobutyl ketone exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, imports of X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) in SADC fell sharply to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, methyl isobutyl ketone imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Tanzania dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Angola (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mauritius (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Madagascar (X%). Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Tanzania increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, South Africa (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Mauritius (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Angola experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Zimbabwe (X%) and Madagascar (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tanzania (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Mauritius (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Angola, Madagascar and Zimbabwe saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported X-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Tanzania stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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