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Ethyl alcohol market in Poland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Polish ethyl alcohol market value increased from 395.0 million US dollars in 2018 to 687.4 million US dollars in 2024, with domestic production rising from 348.9 million US dollars to 663.7 million US dollars. Import and export flows varied during the period, but overall trade activity expanded.

The market's strong growth in 2024 was primarily driven by the introduction of E10 gasoline mandating 10% ethanol blending from January 1, 2024, which boosted demand for fuel ethanol. Additionally, EU Renewable Energy Directive II and national biofuel targets required higher ethanol usage, supporting production investment and market expansion.

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, 2018-2020, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, M l
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, 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, K 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, M l
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M l
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K l
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, M l
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M l
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K l
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, M l
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M l
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K l
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, M l
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M l
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K l
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland 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 Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's ethyl alcohol production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 426.1 million US dollars, marking a 16.1% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 39.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.0%	5.1%	16.1%	11.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, Poland ranked 16th globally in terms of ethyl alcohol production volume.

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 significant fluctuations during this period. In 2019, production hit its lowest point at 19.4 million liters, while in 2018 it reached a peak of 448.8 million liters—a 23-fold difference between these years. By 2020, production rebounded to 25.2 million liters, which is 30.1% higher than in 2019. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 95.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	(95.7%)	30.1%	(61.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ethyl alcohol from Poland

Exports in kind, M l

Poland's ethyl alcohol exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 220.0 million liters, up by 45.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 76%, corresponding to an average annual rate of 20.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	18.3%	45.9%	20.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland were the main buyers of ethyl alcohol from Poland, accounting for 56.7%, 12.5%, and 12.2% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 81.5% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Poland's ethyl alcohol exports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 186.2 million US dollars, a sharp increase of 71.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 109.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 28.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	18.8%	71.4%	28.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands remained the top destinations for Poland's ethyl alcohol exports in value terms, with shares of 52.2%, 14.0%, and 12.2%, respectively. Collectively, they accounted for 78.4% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports ethyl alcohol to Poland

Imports in kind, M l

In 2020, Poland's ethyl alcohol imports totaled 264.4 million liters, rising by 20.6% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 34.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.6%	(0.9%)	20.6%	10.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Germany, and Slovakia were the principal suppliers of ethyl alcohol to Poland, contributing 40.0%, 34.5%, and 9.6% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 84.1% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Poland's ethyl alcohol imports have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 189.3 million US dollars, a significant increase of 33.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 61.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 17.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.1%	3.4%	33.1%	17.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Germany, and Slovakia remained the key sources for Poland's ethyl alcohol imports in value terms, with shares of 38.0%, 36.6%, and 8.8%, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 83.4% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io