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Ethyl alcohol market in Germany

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The German market for ethyl alcohol, including undenatured and denatured variants, experienced significant growth in value from $780 million in 2018 to $1 502 million by 2024. This expansion was not linear, with a notable surge in 2022 when the market size increased by 55% to reach $1 600 million. The period was characterized by Germany's role as a major importer, with substantial import volumes consistently meeting domestic demand.

Following the 2022 peak, the market corrected to $1 430 million in 2023 before a partial recovery to $1 502 million in 2024. Available sources do not indicate specific regulatory changes, new major production facilities, or shifts in consumer preferences as direct drivers behind these annual fluctuations in market value.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, M l
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M l
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, M l
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, M l
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M l
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K l
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, M l
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M l
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K l
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, M l
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M l
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K l
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, M l
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M l
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K l
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, M l
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, M l
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production ethyl alcohol in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's ethyl alcohol production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 404.7 million US dollars, marking a 36.6% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 70.2%, which translates to an annualized rate of 19.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	21.4%	36.6%	19.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, Germany ranked 18th globally in ethyl alcohol production.

Top producers of ethyl alcohol, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of ethyl alcohol, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Production peaked in 2017 and reached its lowest point in 2020, with a fivefold difference between these years. In 2020, Germany produced 90.9 million liters of ethyl alcohol, a 39.4% decrease from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 77.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 47.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(77.6%)	47.8%	(39.4%)	(41.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ethyl alcohol from Germany

Exports in kind, M l

Germany's cross-border shipments of ethyl alcohol have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 479 million liters, up 7.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 9.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 416 million liters, with the largest decline that year at 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.8%)	6.9%	7.8%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden were the key partners for Germany's ethyl alcohol exports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 42.0% of exports, Poland for 17.7%, and Sweden for 9.7%, together representing 69.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's cross-border shipments of ethyl alcohol have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 415 million US dollars, reflecting a dramatic rise of 27.9% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 28.8%, with an annualized rate of 8.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 296 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.0%)	9.4%	27.9%	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden were the principal destinations for Germany's ethyl alcohol exports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 36.8% of exports, Poland for 15.3%, and Sweden for 10.9%, jointly making up 62.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports ethyl alcohol to Germany

Imports in kind, M l

After a two-year rise, Germany's ethyl alcohol imports declined. In 2020, imports were approximately 1 301 million liters, down 11.4% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 17.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 469 million liters, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 15.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.9%	14.1%	(11.4%)	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Hungary were the main sources for Germany's ethyl alcohol imports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 30.3% of imports, Belgium for 18.4%, and Hungary for 13.1%, together representing 61.8% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's ethyl alcohol imports from abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 059 million US dollars, up 2.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 37.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	24.8%	2.0%	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Germany's ethyl alcohol imports in value terms were the Netherlands, Belgium, and Hungary. The Netherlands accounted for 30.5% of imports, Belgium for 18.7%, and Hungary for 12.5%, jointly accounting for 61.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io