Ketones, such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, and diisobutyl ketones, are widely used as industrial solvents and chemical intermediates for manufacturing coatings, adhesives, paints, paint removers, rubbers, plastics, and pharmaceutical products. Moreover, exogenous ketones are used in dietary supplements. They commonly consist of ketone salts, also known as Beta-hydroxybutyrate or BHB, and ketone esters.
In 2020, Asia-Pacific held the largest share of the global ketones market and is estimated to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Increased demand for health-beneficial supplements is one of the key factors driving the market growth in Asia-Pacific. Changing eating habits of people because of their hectic lifestyles and health concerns are also boosting the growth of the ketone supplement market in the area. Moreover, the chemical sector accounts for over 45% of world chemical output and more than 69% of global chemical jobs in Asia Pacific, according to The International Institute for Sustainable Development. In the chemical industry, ketones are extensively utilized as solvents and catalysts. Thus, the well-established chemicals industry in Asia-Pacific is expected to boost the growth of the ketones market in the coming period.
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected various industries in terms of sales and operations owing to many factors such as extended lockdowns across different regions, restrictions imposed on international trades, shutdown of manufacturing units, bans on travel, disintegration in supply chain, and shortage in the supply of raw materials. The food & beverages and chemical industry are among the significant sectors that suffered from severe disruptions, such as supply chain restriction and production plants shutdown, because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The shutdown of various plants and factories in leading regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific has hindered the global supply chain, manufacturing activities, delivery schedules, and various products sales. All these factors affected the both the chemical and food & beverage industries in a negative manner. Ketones are often utilized as solvents, chemical intermediates, and as catalyst in the chemical industry. They also have great demand from paints & coating, adhesives, printing inks, and similar industries. Also, these are utilized in the electroplating industry as cold-cleaning solvents, vapor degreasing solvents, and laboratory chemicals. Ketones are also used in the production of dietary supplements, protein shakes & powders, and pharmaceuticals. Disruptions in terms of sourcing of raw materials from suppliers and temporarily closures of manufacturing bases due to indefinite lockdowns and temporary quarantines have restrained the growth of the market during the pandemic. However, the pandemic has generated the need for healthy living among the consumers. Therefore, the consumers have shifted their attention toward personal health and nutritional diet. Thus, the demand for weight-management products and ketone supplements surged during the pandemic, directly driving the ketones market. Sales have been slow in the first quarter of 2020, as many stores have closed. However, businesses are gaining ground as previously imposed limitations are being eased across various locations. Moreover, the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines by governments of different countries has further eased out the situation leading to rise in business activities across the world. The food & beverage processing industries are recovering their losses by opening their production units and starting the operations with half of the capacities. These factors are expected to propel the market growth during the forecast period.
Ketones are versatile organic compounds having multiple applications across various industries. Acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, and diisobutyl ketone are among the important ketones that are commonly used in the manufacturing of resins, plastics, paints and lacquers, varnishes, coatings, rubber products, and other industrial products. Acetone is used in nail polish removers. It is commonly used to degrease wool and degum silk in the textile industry. Acetone is often employed as a solvent in the manufacturing of lacquers used for automotive and furniture finishing. It can also be used to reduce the viscosity of lacquer solutions. The paints and coatings industry accounts for more than half of the demand generated for methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) products, as these materials can be used to produce a low-viscosity solution without impairing their film attributes. The automobile, electric goods, and furniture industries all employ these lacquers. Lacquers are excellent surface coating solvents and are essential in the creation of high-solid, low-emission coatings. MEKs are also used in the production of polymers and textiles, as well as printing inks, adhesives, insecticides, and rubber-based industrial cements. Ketones have wide applications in the food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals industries, wherein they are used in the manufacturing of supplements, energy drinks, ready-to-drink (RTD) shakes, and shake powders, among other products. Ketone-based food products and supplements help in the weight loss process as they trigger the use of fats deposited in the body. Furthermore, the growing popularity of ketones as a fractionating agent in the extraction of oils and fats, and rising demand for these compounds for sterilizing medical equipment owing to their ability to kill germs is expected to further drive the market growth during the forecast period. Ketones are also used in the manufacturing of personal care and cosmetic products owing to their pleasant odor. Moreover, they are used as chemical intermediates in various pharmaceutical product and chemical manufacturing plants. Thus, continuously rising demand for ketones from various industries, such as automotive, paints and coatings, adhesives, resin manufacturing, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, and personal care and cosmetics, is contributing to the ketones market growth.
Based on form, the ketones market is bifurcated into solid and liquid. The liquid segment accounted for a larger market share in 2020 and the solid segment is expected to register a higher CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Liquid ketones are being used as solvents and catalysts in the manufacturing of coatings, adhesives, printing inks, chemical intermediaries, perfumes, lacquers, paint removers, lubricating agents, and plastics and resins, among other products. Acetone, diisobutyl ketone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutylene ketone, etc., are the most commonly available liquid ketones in market. Liquid ketones are known for their distinctive pleasant smell. Ketone esters are used in the liquid form in dietary supplements. Growing demand for liquid ketones from chemical manufacturing companies is a prime contributor to the growth of the market for liquid segment.
Based on application, the ketones market is segmented into food & beverage, dietary supplements, personal care & cosmetics, and others. The other application segment accounted for the largest market share in 2020, and the dietary supplements segment is expected to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Other applications of ketones are chemical and industrial applications. Ketones such as methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, di-isobutyl ketone, and acetone are widely used chemical intermediates in the chemicals industry. Acetone is widely used as a chemical intermediate in the production of acrylic plastics, polycarbonates, and epoxy resins. Moreover, diisobutyl ketone is used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of diisobutyl carbinol. Additionally, methyl ethyl ketones are used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacturing of certain pharmaceutical products. Acrylic plastics and epoxy resins are extensively used in automotive and signage applications. Diisobutyl carbinol is used in the synthesis of hydrogen peroxide, lacquers, shellac, printing inks, vinyl-chloride-acetate resins, urea-melamine resins, and alkyd resins. Ketones are used as industrial solvents in the manufacturing of paints and coatings, adhesives, automotive finishes, rubbers, textiles, varnishes, printing inks, etc. In the coatings industry, they are widely used as solvents in the production of nitrocellulose and other cellulose esters, resins, and vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate. These solvents can be employed as active solvents or diluents, and they are frequently used in conjunction with other solvents. Methyl ethyl ketones are commonly used as a solvent in rubber manufacturing. Further, ketones are used as a fractionating agent in the extraction of oils and fats. They are used to sterilize medical equipment such as surgical instruments, hypodermic needles, syringes, and dental instruments.
A few players operating in the ketones market are Compound Solutions Inc.; Aurochemicals; Taj Pharmaceuticals Chemicals; Orchid Chemical Supplies Ltd; Hunan NutraMax Inc.; HEALTH SOURCES NUTRITION CO., LTD.; Advanced Biotech; Eastman Chemical Company; Royal Dutch Shell plc.; and SABIC.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Ketones Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Ketones Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2020 | US$ 4.29 Billion |
| Market Size by 2028 | US$ 7.11 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2020 - 2028) | 6.5% |
| Historical Data | 2018-2019 |
| Forecast period | 2021-2028 |
| Segments Covered |
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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The Ketones Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
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Major Companies operating in the Ketones Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
Rising popularity of ketogenic supplements is one of the key drivers for the growth of the global ketones market. Ketogenic supplements are a part of weight-loss medication that encourages human body to derive energy by burning body fats instead of carbohydrates, mainly triggered by the unavailability of the later for catabolism. Exogenous ketones are included in KETO diet supplements and can help in losing weight faster, gain energy, and enhance mental clarity. Exogenous ketone supplements benefit consumers by facilitating athletic performance improvement, efficient weight reduction, cancer prevention, cognitive improvement, and anti-inflammatory characteristics and skin health enhancement. Exogenous ketone supplements are of three types: ketone salts, ketone esters, and medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). These supplements are available in the form of pills, tablets, and powders. Ketogenic supplements, such as ketone salts, are added to RTD shakes, shake powders, and energy drinks. These supplements also prevent the KETO flu, which is generally caused by following ketogenic diet. This factor is also driving the popularity of ketogenic supplements among the fitness and sports enthusiast. Thus, the increasing popularity of ketogenic supplements is significantly driving the growth of ketones market.
North America is anticipated to hold the second largest share for the ketones market during the projection period. The US, Canada, and Mexico are among the major economies in North America, and the US dominates the market in this region. A rise in the prevalence of obesity in North America is anticipated to drive demand for ketone supplements and food products for shredding weight. This population is generating high demand for low-carb and high-protein food products and supplements with natural ingredients. Consumer focus on improving their diet habits is a critical trend in the food & beverages industry. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a large percentage of consumers in this region have adopted healthier food habits. Raspberry ketone is extracted from red raspberries as well as kiwifruit, peaches, grapes, apples, other berries and various vegetables, is believed to address the issue of obesity. Besides, the synthetically produced version of raspberry ketone is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products.
On the basis of application, the others segment led the global ketones market in 2020. The others segment includes chemical and industrial applications. Ketones such as methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, di-isobutyl ketone, and acetone are widely used chemical intermediates in the chemicals industry. Acetone is widely used as a chemical intermediate in the production of acrylic plastics, polycarbonates, and epoxy resins. Further, ketones are used as industrial solvents in the manufacturing of paints and coatings, adhesives, automotive finishes, rubbers, textiles, varnishes, printing inks, etc. In the coatings industry, they are widely used as solvents in the production of nitrocellulose and other cellulose esters, resins, and vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate. These solvents can be employed as active solvents or diluents, and they are frequently used in conjunction with other solvents. Methyl ethyl ketones are commonly used as a solvent in rubber manufacturing.
The major players operating in the global ketones market are Compound Solutions Inc.; Aurochemicals; Taj Pharmaceuticals Chemicals; Orchid Chemical Supplies Ltd; Hunan NutraMax Inc.; HEALTH SOURCES NUTRITION CO., LTD.; Advanced Biotech; Eastman Chemical Company; Royal Dutch Shell plc.; and SABIC.
During the forecast period, Asia Pacific is anticipated to account for the largest share in the global ketones market. One of the key drivers of ketones' growth in Asia-Pacific is the increased demand for health-beneficial supplements. Changing eating habits of people because of their hectic lifestyles and health concerns, boosting the expansion of the ketone supplement market in the area. Moreover, in the chemical industry, ketones are extensively utilized as solvents and catalysts. The well-established chemicals industry in Asia-Pacific is expected to further boost the growth of ketones market in the forthcoming period.
Based on form, the liquid segment is anticipated to account for the largest share in the global ketones market. The growth is attributed to the use of liquid ketones as solvents and catalysts for manufacturing multiple products such as coatings, adhesives, printing inks, chemical intermediaries, perfumes, lacquers, paint removers, lubricating agents, plastics and resins, among others. The most common liquid ketones include acetone, diisobutyl ketone, methyl ethyl ketone, and methyl isobutylene ketone, among others. Moreover, liquid ketones are known for their distinctive pleasant odor. The growing demand for liquid ketones from chemical manufacturers is primarily driving the market growth.