29141300 - Acyclic ketones without - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) is highly concentrated. 🇿🇦 South Africa captures 57.9% of imports (€120.6M), followed by 🇰🇷 South Korea (17.6%). With an HHI of 3818, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇨🇭 Switzerland accounts for 39.2% (€10.5M), ahead of 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (36.7%). The top three destinations are 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 88.2% of Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) imports, well ahead of 🇳🇱 Netherlands (7.3%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-18.4%) and exports declining (-9.4%) compared to the previous year.

Who is the main supplier of Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) (NC8 29141300) is 🇿🇦 South Africa, accounting for 57.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) (NC8 29141300) is €-181.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €208.5M, exports: €26.7M).

How much does the EU import of Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone)?

The EU imported €208.5M of Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) (NC8 29141300) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 130.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone)?

The weighted average import price of Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) (NC8 29141300) is €1.60/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone)?

The leading EU member state importer of Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone) (NC8 29141300) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 88.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-18.4%) and exports declining (-9.4%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇿🇦 South Africa	€120.6M	57.9%	74.8M kg
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€36.7M	17.6%	24.0M kg
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€19.3M	9.3%	11.3M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€16.2M	7.8%	11.5M kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€8.0M	3.9%	5.0M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€10.5M	39.2%	3.7M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€9.8M	36.7%	4.8M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€1.1M	4.2%	467K kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€1.1M	4.0%	103K kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€916K	3.4%	446K kg
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€195K	0.7%	65K kg
7	🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago	€53K	0.2%	26K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇿🇦 South Africa	€120.6M	74.8Mt	€1.61/kg	60.0%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€36.7M	24.0Mt	€1.53/kg	18.3%
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€19.3M	11.3Mt	€1.71/kg	9.6%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€16.2M	11.5Mt	€1.40/kg	8.1%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€8.0M	5.0Mt	€1.60/kg	4.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€10.5M	3.7Mt	€2.82/kg	44.3%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€9.8M	4.8Mt	€2.05/kg	41.5%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.1M	467Kt	€2.38/kg	4.7%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€1.1M	103Kt	€10.35/kg	4.5%
5	🇨🇳 China	€916K	446Kt	€2.05/kg	3.9%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€195K	65Kt	€3.02/kg	0.8%
7	🇹🇹 TT	€53K	26Kt	€2.04/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇿🇦 South Africa	€120.6M	74.8Mt	€1.61/kg	60.0%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€36.7M	24.0Mt	€1.53/kg	18.3%
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€19.3M	11.3Mt	€1.71/kg	9.6%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€16.2M	11.5Mt	€1.40/kg	8.1%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€8.0M	5.0Mt	€1.60/kg	4.0%

EU External Trade - Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone)

Analysis

Trade Partners

Import Partners (Top 10)

Frequently Asked Questions

Analysis

Trade Partners

Import Partners (Top 10)

Export Partners (Top 10)

Interactive Charts

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Export markets

EU Member States

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Export markets

EU Member States

EU External Trade - Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function, 4-Methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone)

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Pages

Export Partners (Top 10)

Interactive Charts

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Export markets

EU Member States

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Export markets

EU Member States