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EU - Ethyl Alcohol - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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May 31, 2022

Ethanol Import Prices in EU Pick Up 17%

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Ethyl Alcohol - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The EU ethanol market was estimated at approx. $5B in 2021. The largest ethanol markets in the European Union were France, Germany and Poland, together comprising 48% of the total market. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Italy, Sweden, Greece, the Netherlands, Denmark, Romania, Spain, Austria and Finland, which together accounted for a further 42%. 

EU Ethanol Consumption by Country 

Ethanol consumption in the European Union was estimated at approx. 4.8M tons in 2021. The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were France, Germany and Poland, together comprising 49% of total consumption. These countries were followed by Italy, Greece, the Czech Republic, Sweden, the Netherlands, Romania, Austria, Denmark, Finland and Spain, which together accounted for a further 41%. 

EU Ethanol Production

Production of ethyl alcohol in the European Union was estimated at approx. 4M tons in 2021. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern from 2007 to 2021. Over the period under review, production attained the peak volume at 4.3M tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum. 

In value terms, ethanol production contracted to $4B in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2007 to 2021.

France, Poland and Belgium remain the leading ethanol manufacturers accounting for nearly a half of ethanol volume produced in the European Union. 

EU Ethanol Imports

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of ethyl alcohol decreased by -10.1% to 5.5M tons in 2021. This figure includes trade volumes between the EU countries and shipped outside the EU.Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1%. 

In value terms, ethanol imports amounted to $5.9B in 2021. This figure includes trade between EU member countries. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. 

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (1.5M tons) and Germany (1M tons) were the key importers of ethyl alcohol in the European Union, together amounting to approx. 45% of total volume. France (536K tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 9.8% share, followed by Belgium (6.7%) and Sweden (6.7%). The following importers - Italy (243K tons), Greece (235K tons), the Czech Republic (172K tons), Romania (159K tons), Denmark (156K tons), Finland (133K tons), Poland (129K tons) and Spain (127K tons) - together made up 25% of total purchases.

France, Sweden, Greece, Czechia and Romania saw a growth of ethanol purchases over the last year, while other countries reduced supplies from abroad. 

In value terms, the Netherlands ($1.7B), Germany ($1.1B) and France ($558M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 56% share of total imports. Sweden, Belgium, Italy, Greece, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Romania, Spain, Finland and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ethanol import price in the European Union amounted to $1,076 per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Czech Republic ($1,287 per ton) and Spain ($1,215 per ton), while Greece ($970 per ton) and Italy ($981 per ton) were amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

EU Ethanol Exports

In 2021, shipments abroad of ethyl alcohol decreased by -1% to 5M tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. This figure includes trade volumes between the EU countries and shipped outside the EU.Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5%. 

In value terms, ethanol exports totaled $5.5B in 2021. This figure includes trade between EU member countries. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. 

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (1.4M tons), distantly followed by Belgium (729K tons), France (634K tons), Hungary (625K tons), Germany (386K tons) and Spain (306K tons) were the main exporters of ethyl alcohol, together making up 83% of total supplies. Poland (214K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($1.7B) remains the largest ethanol supplier in the European Union, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($766M), with a 14% share of total supplies. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2007 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at +27.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+3.6% per year) and Belgium (+9.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $1,110 per ton in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year. Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Spain ($1,222 per ton) and France ($1,210 per ton), while Hungary ($934 per ton) and Belgium ($940 per ton) were amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ethanol market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20147400 - Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume. .80 % (important: excluding alcohol duty)
  • Prodcom 20147500 - Denatured ethyl alcohol and other denatured spirits, of any strength

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in the EU, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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