Undenatured ethyl alcohol with ABV of ≥80% market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for undenatured ethyl alcohol with ABV ≥80% in Germany rose from 1 096 млн л in 2018 to 1 650 млн л in 2022. This expansion included a peak of 1 354 млн л in 2019, a slight contraction to 1 256 млн л in 2020, and stabilization around 1 237 млн л in 2021 before a strong surge in the final year. Domestic production more than doubled over this period, increasing from 361 млн л to 739 млн л.

In value terms, the market grew from 638 млн долл. США in 2018 to 1 337 млн долл. США in 2022, with a sharp price peak in 2022 amplifying the rise. After a correction to 1 203 млн долл. США in 2023, the market value recovered to 1 311 млн долл. США in 2024. This recovery coincided with lower import and export prices across Europe, which fell from around $1.1 per liter in 2022 to approximately $0.82 and $0.90 per liter respectively by 2024, alongside high trade activity in the European ethanol market.

Production undenatured ethyl alcohol with ABV of ≥80% in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 80% or higher has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 312.4 million US dollars, marking a significant rise of 32.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 77.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Germany's production volume of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 664.9 million liters were produced, up by 13.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 83.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 22.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 360.9 million liters, which saw a slight decline of 0.2%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 62.6%.

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

Exports undenatured ethyl alcohol with ABV of ≥80% from Germany

Exports in kind, M l

Germany's exports of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 419 million liters, reflecting a modest rise of 2.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 11.9%, with a CAGR of 3.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden were the top contributors to Germany's exports in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 45.2% of exports, Poland for 18.4%, and Sweden for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 73.0% of total export flows.

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

Germany's exports of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 355.9 million US dollars, which is 19.8% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 28.6%, with a CAGR of 8.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 269.5 million US dollars, which saw a decline of 2.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden remained the key destinations for Germany's exports in value terms. The Netherlands contributed 39.5% of export value, Poland 16.1%, and Sweden 10.9%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 66.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports undenatured ethyl alcohol with ABV of ≥80% to Germany

Imports in kind, M l

After a two-year increase, Germany's imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 1 011 million liters, showing a drop of 14.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 2.8%, with a CAGR of 0.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 178 million liters, following a significant increase of 13.5% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Hungary formed the primary group of partners for Germany's imports in volume terms of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher. The Netherlands accounted for 32.1% of imports, Belgium for 16.9%, and Hungary for 14.6%. Together, these three countries represented 63.6% of total import flows.

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

After a two-year rise, Germany's imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher in value terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 836.4 million US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 1.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 22.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 846.8 million US dollars, which saw a substantial increase of 17.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Hungary remained the main markets for Germany's imports in value terms of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher. The Netherlands accounted for 32.7% of import value, Belgium for 16.9%, and Hungary for 13.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 63.4% 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