Saturated monohydric alcohols market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for saturated monohydric alcohols in Germany expanded from 1 378 million US dollars in 2019 to 1 818 million US dollars in 2022. This growth was supported by stable consumer demand within the spirits sector, where a shift towards premium products and international brands helped sustain market value even as overall alcohol consumption declined. The trend was evident in a 4.8% increase in sales turnover for alcoholic beverages in traditional food retail during 2021 and in Germany's strong import demand for international spirits brands the following year, which reflected in higher market size figures.

By 2024, the market size had contracted to 1 072 million US dollars. This reversal coincided with a broader consumer trend towards reduced alcohol consumption driven by inflationary pressures and heightened health awareness, which dampened overall demand. Despite the market contraction, the period saw the entry of new players such as Stock Spirits with its Amundsen Vodka, indicating continued activity and competition within the premium spirits segment, which utilizes these alcohols.

Production saturated monohydric alcohols in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

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

Exports saturated monohydric alcohols from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

After two consecutive years of decline, Germany's export volume of saturated monohydric alcohols rebounded in 2020. The export volume reached 648 K t, marking a 17.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 554 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 13.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of saturated monohydric alcohols in kind were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. The Netherlands accounted for 14.1% of exports in kind, Poland for 11.8%, and Austria for 10.3%. Together, these three countries represented only 36.3% of total export flows, indicating a relatively diversified market structure.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's exports of saturated monohydric alcohols in value terms totaled 527.1 M $ US, showing a 12.1% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 13.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 470.3 M $ US, while the maximum value occurred in 2018 at 627.8 M $ US. The largest decline was in 2019, with a drop of 25.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and France were the largest buyers of saturated monohydric alcohols from Germany in value terms, accounting for 9.6%, 9.2%, and 7.9% of exports, respectively. However, their combined contribution was limited to 26.6% of total exports in value terms, reflecting a diversified country structure for Germany's exports.

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

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

Imports saturated monohydric alcohols to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's import volume of saturated monohydric alcohols declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 1 605 K t, which was 3.1% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway were the primary suppliers of saturated monohydric alcohols to Germany in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 37.0% of imports in kind, Belgium for 14.8%, and Norway for 10.6%. Together, these three countries represented 62.4% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of saturated monohydric alcohols in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 638.5 M $ US, down by 12.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 30.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 937.8 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 22.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 2.3%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland led the structure of Germany's imports of saturated monohydric alcohols in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 30.8% of imports in value terms, Belgium for 16.7%, and Poland for 7.0%. Together, these three countries represented 54.5% of total import flows.

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

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