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Ethyl alcohol market in Melanesia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Melanesia" region includes following countries:

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for ethyl alcohol in Melanesia showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 9,859 thousand liters in 2018, it surged to 12,309 thousand liters the following year, marking significant growth. This upward trend was abruptly reversed in 2020, when the market contracted to 9,850 thousand liters, nearly erasing the previous year's gains.

A robust recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to its peak of 12,405 thousand liters. However, this high point was not sustained, as the market entered a phase of gradual decline over the next two years. It receded to 11,779 thousand liters in 2022 and further to 11,479 thousand liters in 2023, indicating a period of stabilization at a lower level.

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 kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Melanesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Melanesia in kind, 2018-2023, K l
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K l
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K l
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. 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, K l
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/l
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/l
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/l
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K l
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/l
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/l
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/l
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K l
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/l
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/l
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/l
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K l
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/l
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/l
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/l
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K l
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K l
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Melanesia

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of ethyl alcohol, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of ethyl alcohol, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Ethyl alcohol production in Melanesia declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its highest level at 11,214 thousand liters, but then fell sharply by 30.1% to 7,838 thousand liters in 2020. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 27.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 10.3%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Melanesia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	1.5%	(30.1%)	(10.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ethyl alcohol from Melanesia

Exports in kind, K l

The market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 40 thousand liters, then surged to their peak in 2018 at 1,963 thousand liters, creating a dramatic 49-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, foreign ethyl alcohol supplies from Melanesia amounted to 146 thousand liters, representing a sharp increase of 268.6% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, when exports fell by 98.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Melanesia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.1%	(98.0%)	268.6%	(55.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Korea was the leading buyer of ethyl alcohol from Melanesia, accounting for 87.9% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 30 thousand US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2018 at 1,495 thousand US dollars, resulting in a 49-fold peak-to-trough ratio. In 2020, the value of ethyl alcohol exports from Melanesia reached 178 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial year-on-year increase of 485.1%. The largest decline was observed in 2019, when export value dropped by 98.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.9%	(98.0%)	485.1%	(48.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, South Korea and the United States formed the core group of markets for Melanesia's ethyl alcohol exports in value terms, together accounting for 79.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports ethyl alcohol to Melanesia

Imports in kind, K l

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes hit their lowest point in 2018 at 769 thousand liters, then climbed to their peak in 2020 at 2,159 thousand liters, representing a 2.8-fold increase between these years. In 2020, the volume of ethyl alcohol imports to Melanesia was recorded at 2,159 thousand liters, marking a significant rise of 90.3% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 2.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Melanesia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.8%)	47.5%	90.3%	39.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three main markets—Australia, France, and China—together absorbed 78.9% of total ethyl alcohol imports to Melanesia in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Melanesia's ethyl alcohol imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 2,158 thousand US dollars, up by 16.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 254.4%, which equates to an average annual growth rate of 52.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.5%	143.6%	16.0%	52.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Australia (33.7% of imports in value terms), France (30.3%), and China (8.1%) formed the core group of markets for Melanesia's ethyl alcohol imports, together representing 72.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io