Japan - Ethyl Alcohol - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingJapan’s Ethanol Imports Total $704 Million on Average in 2023
Japan Ethanol Imports
In 2023, approx. 811M litres of ethyl alcohol were imported into Japan; with a decrease of -2.6% on 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 854M litres. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, ethanol imports reached $704M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +56.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Ethanol in Japan (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 254 | 324 | 301 | 336 | 223 | 265 | 299 | 404 | 461 | 565 | 563 |
| United States | 9.5 | 30.1 | 55.6 | 30.3 | 47.9 | 65.6 | 76.4 | 79.1 | 65.2 | 115 | 92.4 |
| Pakistan | 90.7 | 73.5 | 38.3 | 42.9 | 152 | 73.7 | 59.0 | 17.0 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 18.8 |
| South Africa | N/A | 2.1 | 0.1 | 7.9 | 6.0 | 4.2 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 7.1 | 10.8 | 12.7 |
| Australia | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.0 | N/A | 2.8 | 1.4 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 4.9 | 11.2 |
| Others | 84.5 | 33.4 | 20.4 | 11.8 | 31.7 | 41.6 | 8.2 | 25.7 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 5.4 |
| Total | 439 | 463 | 416 | 429 | 460 | 453 | 450 | 535 | 544 | 703 | 704 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Brazil (660M litres) constituted the largest ethanol supplier to Japan, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, ethanol imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (102M litres), sixfold. Pakistan (20M litres) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.5% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+26.3% per year) and Pakistan (-16.8% per year).
In value terms, Brazil ($563M) constituted the largest supplier of ethyl alcohol to Japan, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($92M), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 2.7% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to +8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+25.6% per year) and Pakistan (-14.6% per year).
Imports by Type
In 2023, undenatured ethyl alcohol of alcoholic strength by volume over 80% (811M litres) was the main type of ethyl alcohol supplied to Japan, with a 99.9% share of total imports. It was followed by denatured ethyl alcohol and other denatured spirits (128K litres), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of undenatured ethyl alcohol of alcoholic strength by volume over 80% imports amounted to +3.2%.
In value terms, undenatured ethyl alcohol of alcoholic strength by volume over 80% ($703M) constituted the largest type of ethyl alcohol supplied to Japan, comprising 99.9% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by denatured ethyl alcohol and other denatured spirits ($240K), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the ethanol price stood at $867 per thousand litres (CIF, Japan), picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Pakistan ($945 per thousand litres) and the United States ($910 per thousand litres), while the price for South Africa ($833 per thousand litres) and Brazil ($853 per thousand litres) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ethanol market in Japan. 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:
- Japan
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
