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Ethyl alcohol market in Spain

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish denatured ethyl alcohol market volume grew consistently from 150.8 million liters in 2018 to 316.3 million liters in 2022. This expansion was accelerated in 2022 by a surge in demand for disinfectants and hygiene products due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which made denatured alcohol a key ingredient. The market's growth was also supported by the entry of new players and the expansion of existing companies seeking to meet rising demand in the pharmaceutical and personal care sectors.

Market volume contracted sharply in 2023, falling to 138.7 million liters. This decline occurred alongside shifts in global supply chains and international trade dynamics, which affected the availability and cost of denatured ethyl alcohol.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Spain
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, M l
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2022, 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain 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 Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain 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 Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain 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 Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain 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 Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain 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 Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's ethyl alcohol production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 345.1 million US dollars, marking a 17.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 24.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 270.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.5%)	8.4%	17.9%	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, Spain ranked 10th 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

Spain's ethyl alcohol production has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 411.1 million liters, showing a 6.9% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 15.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 330.2 million liters, which experienced the largest decline of 7.2%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 16.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	16.5%	6.9%	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ethyl alcohol from Spain

Exports in kind, M l

Ethyl alcohol exports from Spain have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 335.1 million liters, up by 1.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 84.2%, representing an annualized growth rate of 22.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.4%	30.9%	1.7%	22.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom were the main markets for Spain's ethyl alcohol exports by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 30.6% of exports, France for 30.0%, and the United Kingdom for 9.8%. Together, these three countries represented 70.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's ethyl alcohol exports have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value totaled 264.0 million US dollars, reflecting a 6.0% increase over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, exports expanded by 112.4%, with an annualized rate of 28.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.9%	43.2%	6.0%	28.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Portugal were the leading markets for Spain's ethyl alcohol exports by value. France accounted for 30.4% of exports, the Netherlands for 28.6%, and Portugal for 8.6%. Collectively, these three countries made up 67.5% 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 Spain in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports ethyl alcohol to Spain

Imports in kind, M l

Spain imported 161.9 million liters of ethyl alcohol in 2020, indicating a significant year-over-year increase of 13.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 44.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 28.8% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.8%	(1.4%)	13.5%	13.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Pakistan, and Austria were the top sources for Spain's ethyl alcohol imports by volume. France accounted for 39.7% of imports, Pakistan for 30.4%, and Austria for 6.8%. Together, these three countries represented 76.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Spain imported approximately 153.5 million US dollars worth of ethyl alcohol in 2020, which is 41.9% more than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 70.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.1%	(10.6%)	41.9%	19.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Pakistan, and Austria remained the principal suppliers of ethyl alcohol to Spain by value. France accounted for 35.2% of imports, Pakistan for 25.4%, and Austria for 9.8%. Together, these three countries represented 70.4% 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 Spain in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io