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Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Methyl n-amyl ketone prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 5.9% in H1 2026, climbing from USD 2.72/KG in Q1 to USD 2.88/KG by Q2 as firmer petrochemical feedstock costs and recovering nitrocellulose lacquer and vinyl coating sector demand supported the market following the brief Q3 2025 solvent softening. Globally, the average rose from USD 1.875/KG in Q1 to USD 1.988/KG in Q2, a 6.0% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 2.01-2.22/KG is expected, with continued firming on Middle East supply disruptions and growing lacquer and specialty coating sector demand.
Methyl n-amyl ketone, also known as 2-heptanone or MAK, is a high-boiling aliphatic ketone solvent produced through the Baeyer-Villiger oxidation of 2-heptanol or through the selective condensation of lower ketone intermediates. Its relatively high boiling point and excellent solvency for nitrocellulose, vinyl, and acrylic resins make it a valued retarder solvent in coating systems requiring extended drying time and improved flow and levelling. The largest pull comes from nitrocellulose lacquer formulations for wood furniture, instrument, and automotive refinish applications, where it improves the final film quality. Additional demand comes from vinyl and acrylic coating systems, flexographic and gravure printing ink formulations, adhesive and sealant formulations, food flavouring applications where it imparts a fruity cheesy note, and extraction solvent use in pharmaceutical active ingredient isolation. Heptanol and petrochemical feedstock costs, coating and printing ink sector demand, and regional production capacity all feed into the price.
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for methyl n-amyl ketone through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Petrochemical feedstock costs firmed from Middle East supply disruptions. Nitrocellulose lacquer and specialty coating sector demand is growing with recovering furniture and automotive refinish market activity.
The main upside risk is a sustained petrochemical feedstock cost increase alongside accelerating wood furniture and automotive refinish coating demand. The main downside risk is competition from alternative high-boiling solvents and water-based coating systems that limits methyl n-amyl ketone demand growth.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2.01 - 2.22 | Feedstock firming and coating demand support tone |
| United States | 2.14 - 2.35 | Steady lacquer and coating demand holds it firm |
| China | 1.54 - 1.75 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 2.88 - 3.09 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 2.16 - 2.37 | Growing coating and ink demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 2.31/KG
- China: USD 1.55/KG
- Germany: USD 2.88/KG
- India: USD 2.16/KG
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices in the United States
US methyl n-amyl ketone prices averaged USD 2.31/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 2.18/KG in Q1 2026. Firmer petrochemical feedstock costs from Middle East supply disruptions elevated production expenses. Nitrocellulose lacquer and vinyl coating procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Methyl N-Amyl Ketone change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Firmer petrochemical feedstock costs raised the synthesis production cost floor. Nitrocellulose lacquer and vinyl coating procurement lifted buying from solvent producers. Printing ink and adhesive sector demand provided additional consistent buying support.
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices in China
Chinese methyl n-amyl ketone prices averaged USD 1.55/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.2% from USD 1.46/KG in Q1 2026, the lowest among the tracked markets. Spring lacquer and coating sector export procurement lifted buying. Firmer domestic feedstock costs raised the production floor despite large domestic capacity.
Why did the price of Methyl N-Amyl Ketone change in Q2 2026 in China?
Spring lacquer and coating export procurement lifted buying from domestic producers. Firmer domestic petrochemical feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic capacity kept China the most affordable source.
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices in Germany
German methyl n-amyl ketone prices averaged USD 2.88/KG in Q2 2026, up 5.9% from USD 2.72/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher feedstock and energy costs elevated European production economics. Recovering lacquer, automotive refinish, and specialty coating demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Methyl N-Amyl Ketone change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Higher petrochemical feedstock and energy costs elevated European production economics. Middle East supply disruptions added import cost premiums to feedstock supply chains. Recovering nitrocellulose lacquer, automotive refinish, and printing ink demand maintained consistent procurement.
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices in India
Indian methyl n-amyl ketone prices averaged USD 2.16/KG in Q2 2026, up 5.9% from USD 2.04/KG in Q1 2026. Growing coating and printing ink demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked feedstock costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Methyl N-Amyl Ketone change in Q2 2026 in India?
Growing nitrocellulose lacquer, coating, and printing ink demand lifted procurement from domestic producers. Firmer import-linked feedstock costs raised the production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported methyl n-amyl ketone and feedstock.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 2.18/KG
- China: USD 1.46/KG
- Germany: USD 2.72/KG
- India: USD 2.04/KG
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices in the United States
US methyl n-amyl ketone prices averaged USD 2.18/KG in Q1 2026, recovering on the quarter. Lacquer and coating demand and firmer feedstock costs held the production floor near USD 2.18/KG.
Why did the price of Methyl N-Amyl Ketone change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Nitrocellulose lacquer and coating procurement maintained buying. Firmer petrochemical feedstock costs held the production floor. The market recovered from the Q3 2025 softening near USD 2.18/KG.
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 1.46/KG in Q1 2026, recovering on the quarter. Post-Lunar New Year lacquer and coating restocking and firmer feedstock costs held the market near USD 1.46/KG.
Why did the price of Methyl N-Amyl Ketone change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-Lunar New Year lacquer and coating restocking lifted buying. Firmer feedstock costs held the production floor. The market recovered to USD 1.46/KG from the Q3 2025 level.
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 2.72/KG in Q1 2026, recovering on the quarter. Lacquer, coating, and ink demand and firm feedstock and energy costs held the production floor near USD 2.72/KG.
Why did the price of Methyl N-Amyl Ketone change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Lacquer and coating demand maintained buying. Firm feedstock and energy costs held the elevated production floor. The market recovered to USD 2.72/KG from the Q3 2025 softening.
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 2.04/KG in Q1 2026, recovering on the quarter. Growing coating and printing ink demand and firmer import costs held the market near USD 2.04/KG.
Why did the price of Methyl N-Amyl Ketone change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing coating and printing ink demand maintained buying. Firmer import-linked feedstock costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 2.04/KG from the Q3 2025 level.
Quarterly Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Price Trends
Global methyl n-amyl ketone prices dipped briefly in Q3 2025 on seasonal solvent demand softening before recovering steadily through Q4 2025, Q1 2026, and Q2 2026. The average eased from USD 1.820/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 1.802/KG in Q3, then firmed to USD 1.838/KG in Q4, USD 1.875/KG in Q1 2026, and USD 1.988/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 9.2% over the window. Petrochemical feedstock cycles and nitrocellulose lacquer and coating sector demand drove the consistent recovery after the Q3 2025 seasonal softening.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 1.988 | +6.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 1.875 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.838 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 1.802 | -1.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1.820 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Price in 2025?
Methyl n-amyl ketone prices followed a broadly firming trend through 2025 after a brief Q3 seasonal softening. The global average opened at USD 1.812/KG in Q1 2025 and closed near USD 1.838/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 1.4%. Lacquer and coating season cycles and petrochemical feedstock cost dynamics drove the pattern.
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 2.05/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.08/KG by Q4, a gain of 1.5%. Consistent lacquer, coating, and printing ink demand supported the modest upward trend through the year.
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 1.42/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.40/KG by Q4, a decline of 1.4%. Large domestic production capacity and competitive export pricing maintained downward pressure throughout the year.
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 2.55/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.60/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.0%. Consistent lacquer and automotive refinish demand and firm feedstock costs supported the market throughout the year.
Methyl N-Amyl Ketone Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 1.90/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.95/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.6%, the strongest in the dataset. Growing coating and printing ink demand drove the consistent firming through the year.
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Key Questions Answered in the Report
Nitrocellulose lacquer formulations for wood furniture, instrument, and automotive refinish applications take the largest share, where it acts as a retarder solvent improving film quality. Vinyl and acrylic coating systems, flexographic and gravure printing inks, adhesive formulations, food flavouring, and pharmaceutical extraction also consume significant volumes.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 2.31/KG in the United States, USD 1.55/KG in China, USD 2.88/KG in Germany, and USD 2.16/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 1.875/KG in Q1 to about USD 1.988/KG in Q2, a gain of around 6.0%. Firmer feedstock costs and recovering lacquer and coating demand drove the H1 firming.
Seasonal moderation in nitrocellulose lacquer and coating procurement reduced solvent buying urgency. Adequate feedstock availability maintained comfortable supply before the Q4 2025 and H1 2026 demand-led recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 2.01 to 2.22/KG range for H2 2026, with continued firming as feedstock costs stay elevated and lacquer and specialty coating sector demand grows.
Germany sits highest on feedstock and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on lacquer and coating demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to heptanol and petrochemical feedstock costs, nitrocellulose lacquer and coating season cycles, and printing ink sector demand. Furniture and automotive refinish market cycles are key signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest production capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Any heptanol or petrochemical cost shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time lacquer and coating formulation contracts around season cycles, build cover when feedstock signals tightening, and monitor heptanol cost trends as the primary upstream signal.
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