Switzerland: Denatured Ethyl Alcohol Market 2025

Denatured Ethyl Alcohol Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Swiss denatured ethyl alcohol market, when its value increased by 2% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Denatured Ethyl Alcohol Production in Switzerland

In value terms, denatured ethyl alcohol production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Denatured Ethyl Alcohol Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of denatured ethyl alcohol and other denatured spirits increased by 115% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 400%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, denatured ethyl alcohol exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 377% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for denatured ethyl alcohol exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, denatured ethyl alcohol exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +24.8%.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for denatured ethyl alcohol and other denatured spirits exports from Switzerland, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +37.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average denatured ethyl alcohol export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -21.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+9.8%).

Denatured Ethyl Alcohol Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of denatured ethyl alcohol and other denatured spirits decreased by -7.5% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,172%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, denatured ethyl alcohol imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 611%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of denatured ethyl alcohol to Switzerland, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, denatured ethyl alcohol imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +39.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+385.4% per year) and France (+74.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of denatured ethyl alcohol and other denatured spirits to Switzerland, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +29.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+61.8% per year) and Poland (+340.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average denatured ethyl alcohol import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -20.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 156% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (-5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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