Global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), also known as 2-butanone, is a volatile organic compound with the chemical formula C4H8O. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a sweet, acetone-like odor. MEK is widely used as a solvent in various industrial applications, including coatings, adhesives, sealants, and cleaning agents. It has excellent solvency power and can dissolve a wide range of substances, such as resins, oils, and waxes. MEK’s fast evaporation rate and low boiling point make it suitable for processes requiring quick drying times. It is also utilized as a chemical intermediate in the production of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP), which is a catalyst used in the curing of fiberglass-reinforced plastics. However, MEK should be handled with caution due to its flammability and potential health hazards, including respiratory irritation and central nervous system effects. Adequate ventilation and appropriate personal protective equipment should be used when working with MEK.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) include ExxonMobil, Maruzen Petrochemical, Tonen, Shell, Sasol, SK Group, Celanese, Oxiteno, Idemitsu Kosan, Petro Brazi, QiXiang TengDA, TASCO, Lanzhou Petrochemical, Fushun Petrochemical, Lee Chang Yung Chemical, Tianli High-Tech etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK). Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Include:

ExxonMobil

Maruzen Petrochemical

Tonen

Shell

Sasol

SK Group

Celanese

Oxiteno

Idemitsu Kosan

Petro Brazi

QiXiang TengDA

TASCO

Lanzhou Petrochemical

Fushun Petrochemical

Lee Chang Yung Chemical

Tianli High-Tech

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Product Segment Include:

General Grade

Ammonia Ester Grade

Others

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Product Application Include:

Coatings

Adhesives

Inks

Chemical Intermediates

Lubricants

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 7: North America Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: Europe Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: China Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: APAC (Excl. China) Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Latin America Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Middle East and Africa Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 13: Global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 14: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 15: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 16: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 17: Methodology and Data Sources Show more