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Global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

Publisher GlobalInfoResearch
Published Jun 26, 2025
Length 137 Pages
SKU # GFSH20138840

Description

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market size was valued at US$ 1402 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1337 million by 2031 with a CAGR of -0.7% during review period.

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), also called 2-Butanone, is a colorless fairly volatile liquid with a pleasant pungent odor, C4H8O. The primary use of methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is as a solvent in processes involving gums, resins, cellulose acetate, and cellulose nitrate. Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is also used in the synthetic rubber industry, in the production of paraffin wax, and in household products such as lacquer and varnishes, paint remover, and glues.

China is the largest Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market with about 31% market share. Europe is follower, accounting for about 14% market share.

The key players are ExxonMobil, Maruzen Petrochemical, Tonen, Shell, Sasol, SK Group, Celanese, Oxiteno, Idemitsu Kosan, Petro Brazi, QiXiang TengDA, TASCO, Lanzhou Petrochemical, Fushun Petrochemical, Tianli High-Tech, Lee Chang Yung Chemical etc. Top 3 companies occupied about 33% market share.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include ExxonMobil, Maruzen Petrochemical, Tonen, Shell, Sasol, SK Group, Celanese, Oxiteno, Idemitsu Kosan, Petro Brazi, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
General Grade
Ammonia Ester Grade
Others

Market segment by Application
Coatings
Adhesives
Inks
Chemical Intermediates
Lubricants
Others

Major players covered
ExxonMobil
Maruzen Petrochemical
Tonen
Shell
Sasol
SK Group
Celanese
Oxiteno
Idemitsu Kosan
Petro Brazi
QiXiang TengDA
TASCO
Lanzhou Petrochemical
Fushun Petrochemical
Tianli High-Tech
Lee Chang Yung Chemical

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK).

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

Table of Contents

137 Pages
1 Market Overview
2 Manufacturers Profiles
3 Competitive Environment: Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) by Manufacturer
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
5 Market Segment by Type
6 Market Segment by Application
7 North America
8 Europe
9 Asia-Pacific
10 South America
11 Middle East & Africa
12 Market Dynamics
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
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