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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for undenatured ethyl alcohol with ABV ≥80% in Poland expanded consistently, with volume growing from 510.7 million l to 642.7 million l. This upward trajectory halted in 2021 when the market contracted to 570.2 million l, followed by modest fluctuations around 570-580 million l through 2023. Domestic production mirrored this pattern, rising steadily until 2021 before stabilizing.

A sharp market resurgence occurred in 2024, with volume surging by 39% to 775.8 million l. This spike was primarily driven by stockpiling activity across the supply chain in anticipation of a planned 10% increase in the excise tax on strong alcoholic beverages scheduled for 2025. Concurrent shifts in consumer preferences, including growing demand for premium spirit categories and flavored vodkas, provided additional support for base alcohol consumption.

The period also saw Poland strengthen its position as a net exporter in volume terms, with export volumes rising from 89.7 million l in 2018 to 179.2 million l in 2024. Market value movements reflected both these volume changes and underlying cost pressures, including inflation and previous excise adjustments.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 80% or higher increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 349.9 million US dollars, representing an 11.3% gain compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 37%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Poland's production of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 543.8 million liters, marking a 17.1% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 50.3%, with a CAGR of 14.6%.

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

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

Exports in kind, M l

Poland's exports of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 158.9 million liters, showing a sharp 43.0% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 73.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 20.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 89.7 million liters, with the largest decline of 2.3% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland were the main destinations for Poland's exports of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher in volume terms. Germany accounted for 54.1% of exports, the Netherlands for 16.9%, and Switzerland for 16.6%, together absorbing 87.6% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Poland's exports of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 135.0 million US dollars, which is 62.2% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 103.7%, with a CAGR of 26.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 66.1 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 0.3% also occurring that year.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands formed the main cluster of markets for Poland's exports of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher in value terms. Germany accounted for 49.9% of export value, Switzerland for 18.6%, and the Netherlands for 16.2%, together representing 84.7% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, M l

Poland's imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher increased in 2020. The country imported approximately 257.9 million liters, amounting to a strong gain of 21.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 35.9%, with a CAGR of 10.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Germany, and Slovakia stood out as the main sources for Poland's imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher in volume terms. Hungary accounted for 39.6% of imports, Germany for 34.8%, and Slovakia for 9.9%, together representing 84.3% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Poland's imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 181.4 million US dollars, up by 32.7% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 62.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.5%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Germany, and Slovakia consistently remained the main destinations for Poland's imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol with an ABV of 80% or higher in value terms. Hungary accounted for 37.9% of import value, Germany for 36.8%, and Slovakia for 9.2%, together accounting for 84.0% of total import flows.

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

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