Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
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ICIS MEK prices hold a benchmark position in Asia and Europe. Our market intelligence and MEK price data reflect key developments in the US and related markets, Asia, India, Europe, and South Africa, which is an important player in the European market.
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MEK markets are sensitive to sudden dips and spikes in demand, especially in the automobile industry, housing, and consumer products. Pricing in the Asian market typically reacts to demand and supply fundamentals, and to a lesser extent, to upstream naphtha and crude oil movements. Europe is highly reactive to Asia fundamentals because China is one of the largest exporters in the region. Without a domestic producer of its own, the US market is sensitive to supply issues from Europe and Asia.
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