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Ethyl alcohol market in Thailand

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume of ethyl alcohol in Thailand declined from 554.8 million liters in 2018 to 507.3 million liters in 2020. This contraction was partly driven by a shortage caused by production constraints, as most ethanol plants used three-column distillation systems that limited output of pure alcohol for beverages.

After a brief recovery to 523.3 million liters in 2021, the market fell sharply to 451.2 million liters in 2022 and then stabilized at 445.6 million liters in 2023. The overall trend from 2018 to 2023 shows a significant reduction in market volume.

In 2024, Thailand implemented a stricter drunk-driving law that lowered the legal blood alcohol limit, while consumer trends shifted toward more diverse and nutritious beverages, indicating changes in the regulatory and preference environment.

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 Thailand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in kind, 2018-2023, M l
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, M 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, M 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand 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/K l
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand 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, K l
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand 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/K l
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand 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, K l
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand 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/K l
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand 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, K l
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand 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 Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand 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/K l
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K 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 Thailand

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand held the 8th position 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

Ethyl alcohol production in Thailand decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 488.1 million liters, showing a gradual decline of 5.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest production level was in 2018 at 553.3 million liters, which also saw the largest increase of 20.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest drop of 7.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.4%	(7.2%)	(5.0%)	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ethyl alcohol from Thailand

Exports in kind, K l

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 10 thousand liters, then surged to a peak in 2018 at 20 411 thousand liters—a staggering 1 979-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Thailand exported 13 739 thousand liters of ethyl alcohol, marking a dramatic year-over-year increase of 133 091.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 99.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	(99.9%)	133 091.4%	(11.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines dominated Thailand's ethyl alcohol exports in volume, accounting for 96.4% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Export values hit their lowest in 2019 at 29 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2018 at 20 380 thousand US dollars—a 700-fold difference. In 2020, Thailand's cross-border ethyl alcohol shipments totaled 13 926 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp rise of 47 753.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 99.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	(99.9%)	47 753.5%	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Philippines captured nearly all of Thailand's ethyl alcohol exports in value terms, with a share of 93.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports ethyl alcohol to Thailand

Imports in kind, K l

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes fell to their lowest in 2019 at 16 883 thousand liters, then rose to a peak in 2020 at 32 830 thousand liters—a 1.9-fold increase. In 2020, Thailand imported approximately 32 830 thousand liters of ethyl alcohol, reflecting a 94.5% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 22.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.9%)	(22.8%)	94.5%	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan (37.8% of import volume), South Africa (32.1%), and Vietnam (27.0%) were the top suppliers of ethyl alcohol to Thailand, together making up 97.0% of total imports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Import values reached their lowest in 2019 at 12 590 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2020 at 32 697 thousand US dollars—a 2.6-fold difference. In 2020, foreign ethyl alcohol supplies to Thailand amounted to 32 697 thousand US dollars, showing a year-over-year gain of 159.7%. The largest decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 32.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.3%)	(32.3%)	159.7%	18.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Pakistan (28.7% of import value), South Africa (28.5%), and Vietnam (23.6%) formed the core group of markets for Thailand's ethyl alcohol imports in value terms, collectively representing 80.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io