Methyl isobutyl ketone imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported methyl isobutyl ketone worth $3.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 2.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports methyl isobutyl ketone from
Most of the value came from South Africa (50%), Mexico (17%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 50% |
| Mexico | $525K | 17% |
| Germany | $358K | 11% |
| Japan | $266K | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $201K | 6.3% |
| United States | $81K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $69K | 2.2% |
| France | $50K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $39K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, 33% above the world average of $1.60. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom methyl isobutyl ketone imports (HS 2914.13): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2914.13: Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, 4-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone).
Common questions
What is the value of methyl isobutyl ketone imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported methyl isobutyl ketone worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 119 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply methyl isobutyl ketone to the United Kingdom?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Mexico (17%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of methyl isobutyl ketone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $1.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of methyl isobutyl ketone to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for methyl isobutyl ketone?
The HS code for methyl isobutyl ketone is subheading 2914.13. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 page.
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