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Ethyl alcohol market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish ethyl alcohol market, measured in value, saw significant fluctuations between 2019 and 2024. After a period of stabilization in 2020 at 371.4 million US dollars, the market expanded sharply to 518.7 million in 2021 and further to 591.4 million in 2022. This growth phase was supported by increased global demand for fuel ethanol, driven by higher blending mandates with gasoline, which elevated consumption in the fuel category. However, by 2024, the market value contracted to 386.5 million US dollars.

Domestic production followed a similar trajectory, rising from 250.5 million US dollars in 2019 to a peak of 332.2 million in 2022 before declining to 263.0 million in 2024. Trade flows were volatile: imports surged from 298.5 million in 2019 to 506.6 million in 2022 but then fell to 312.5 million in 2024, while exports grew steadily until 2022 before also decreasing. The net trade balance contributed to the market size movements, with high imports fueling the market expansion in 2021-2022.

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, 2019-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M l
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2022, 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. 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 Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden 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 Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden 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 Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden 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 Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden 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 Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden 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 Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden 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 Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden 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 Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden 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 Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden 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 Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden 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 Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden 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 Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden 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 Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Sweden's ethyl alcohol output was valued at 278.6 million US dollars, marking a significant 11.2% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	11.2%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden ranked as the 19th largest producer of ethyl alcohol globally.

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 Sweden grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 310.0 million liters, a 1.8% improvement over 2019. Between 2019 and 2020, production surged by 2 293.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 188.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	2 079.6%	1.8%	188.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ethyl alcohol from Sweden

Exports in kind, M l

Ethyl alcohol exports from Sweden rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 241.8 million liters, a substantial 11.4% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 16.4%, averaging 5.2% annually. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 191.0 million liters, which saw the largest decline of 8.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 13.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.1%)	13.7%	11.4%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States were the primary buyers of Swedish ethyl alcohol, accounting for 87.1% of total exports in volume. Germany led with 60.8%, followed by the Netherlands at 18.4%, and the United States at 7.8%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Ethyl alcohol exports from Sweden increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Sweden exported 190.0 million US dollars worth of ethyl alcohol, up 11.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 23%, with an annualized rate of 7.2%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 136.4 million US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 11.6%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a 25.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.6%)	25.4%	11.1%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States were the main destinations for Swedish ethyl alcohol exports by value, together comprising 83.4% of total flows. Germany accounted for 56.7%, the Netherlands for 17.2%, and the United States for 9.5%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports ethyl alcohol to Sweden

Imports in kind, M l

After two years of growth, ethyl alcohol imports into Sweden declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 346.6 million liters, a 7.1% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 373.3 million liters, which saw the largest increase of 15.0% in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	0.3%	(7.1%)	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Russia, and the United Kingdom were the largest suppliers of ethyl alcohol to Sweden, together making up 62.5% of total imports in volume. The Netherlands contributed 26.3%, Russia 20.0%, and the United Kingdom 16.3%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of gains, Sweden's ethyl alcohol imports decreased. In 2020, imports reached 282.8 million US dollars, a 5.3% reduction from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports rose by 42.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.4%. The peak value was in 2019 at 298.5 million US dollars, which recorded the largest increase of 33.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.7%	33.1%	(5.3%)	12.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Russia formed the core of Sweden's ethyl alcohol imports by value, together accounting for 54.8% of total flows. The Netherlands held 25.0%, the United Kingdom 15.1%, and Russia 14.7%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io