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Ethyl alcohol market in Western Asia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Asia" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The ethyl alcohol market in Western Asia experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Volume expanded rapidly from 499 million litres in 2018 to a peak of 692 million litres in 2020. This was followed by a sharp contraction to 446 million litres in 2021.

Market volume showed a partial recovery to 480 million litres in 2022 before declining again to 405 million litres in 2023. During this period, import levels remained a dominant component of supply, while domestic production fell substantially from its earlier levels.

Regional data for 2024 points to a modest increase in consumption across the Middle East, supported by steady demand for denatured ethyl alcohol and other spirits. In Western Asia, import volumes remained stable, indicating a consolidated market environment following the previous years' volatility.

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 Western Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2018-2023, M l
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, M l
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, M l
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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 Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Top producers of ethyl alcohol, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of ethyl alcohol, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Western Asia's ethyl alcohol production saw two years of growth before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 146.7 million liters, marking a 9.7% increase. However, by 2020, production had fallen to 134.9 million liters, representing an 8.0% year-over-year decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	9.7%	(8.0%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ethyl alcohol from Western Asia

Exports in kind, M l

The export market for ethyl alcohol from Western Asia experienced significant volatility. In 2017, exports hit their lowest point, while 2019 saw the highest volume at 86.6 million liters, a 127.2% increase. By 2020, exports dropped sharply to 36.0 million liters, a 58.5% decline from the previous year, with the difference between the 2017 low and 2019 high being 4.7 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	107.9%	127.2%	(58.5%)	25.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Western Asia's ethyl alcohol exports were distributed across many countries. The top destinations—Djibouti, Pakistan, and the Netherlands—collectively accounted for only 24.1% of total export volume during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Export values for ethyl alcohol from Western Asia showed notable fluctuations. In 2017, values were at their minimum, while 2018 reached the maximum at 56.8 million US dollars, a 264.4% increase. By 2020, export value had decreased to 44.1 million US dollars, an 18.1% year-over-year drop, with a 3.6-fold variation between the 2017 low and 2018 high.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	264.4%	(5.3%)	(18.1%)	41.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the value of ethyl alcohol exports from Western Asia was relatively evenly spread among various countries. Djibouti (12.0%), Pakistan (5.0%), and the Netherlands (3.4%) together made up just 20.3% 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 Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports ethyl alcohol to Western Asia

Imports in kind, M l

Ethyl alcohol imports into Western Asia continued to rise for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports were at their lowest at 380.8 million liters, a 13.9% decline. They rebounded in 2019 with a 31.8% increase, and by 2020 reached 597.0 million liters, up 18.9% from 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 35.1%, averaging 10.5% annually.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.9%)	31.8%	18.9%	10.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, South Africa, and Pakistan were the primary sources for ethyl alcohol imports into Western Asia, together accounting for 56.7% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Western Asia's ethyl alcohol import value increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 545.9 million US dollars, a 56.6% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, import value grew by 103.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 26.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.2%	22.2%	56.6%	26.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States (24.4%), South Africa (15.1%), and Pakistan (14.2%) remained the leading sources for ethyl alcohol imports by value into Western Asia, collectively representing 53.7% 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 Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io