EU External Trade - Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80|%|vol or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength, Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength

Extra-EU sourcing of Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80|%|vol or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength, Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 59.1% of imports (€1.2B), followed by 🇧🇷 Brazil (22.5%). With an HHI of 4083, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80|%|vol or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength, Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (27.1%, €65.6M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia.

Within the EU, 🇳🇱 Netherlands concentrates 57.9% of Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80|%|vol or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength, Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength imports, well ahead of 🇪🇸 Spain (20.2%). The top importing member states are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇮 Finland.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were surging, shifting by 27.4% and 67.2% respectively.