Denatured Ethyl Alcohol Trade Analysis 2014-2023 (Full Report)
This report offers clients a comprehensive analysis of the global and regional trade of Denatured Ethyl Alcohol.
In general, denatured ethyl alcohol is ethanol that has been mixed with additives (called denaturants) to make it toxic, unpalatable, and generally unsuitable for human consumption. Denatured alcohol is widely used across various industries and applications, including but not limited to cleaning and degreasing, fuel, disinfectant, solvent, personal care products, preservative and various industrial applications.
The analysis in this report is based exclusively on statistical data and covers the period from 2014 to 2023.
The raw statistical data has been systematically transformed into clear and reliable insights, encompassing the net trade balance, trade flows, transaction prices, means of transportation, and transportation cost analyses. Furthermore, key transit hubs have been identified and highlighted under the trade flow analysis section. Due to the similarity of data across years, trade flow and means of transportation analyses prioritize 2023, which best reflects the current situation. The discussion focuses on 2023, as analyzing a single year provides sufficient insight while avoiding unnecessary complexity. However, the transportation cost analysis may incorporate up to five years of data if a single year does not provide adequate information.
The transformed trade data is provided separately in accompanying MS Excel file.
The global denatured ethyl alcohol trade balance exhibited significant variability over the past decade, reflecting shifts in regional trade dynamics. North America consistently maintained a strong net export position, while regions such as Western Europe, the Middle East, and Northeast Asia were dominant net importers.
In 2023, the global trade flows of denatured ethyl alcohol demonstrated significant inter-regional and intra-regional activity, with North America playing a dominant role as the leading exporting region. The United States emerged as the largest exporter globally, exporting substantial volumes to various regions. The intra-regional trade within North America was particularly notable, with exports from the United States to Canada reaching 2,313 thousand metric tons, marking the largest single trade flow globally.
The denatured ethyl alcohol trade network in 2023 relied heavily on the efficiency and connectivity of transit hubs such as the Netherlands, France, and Singapore. These hubs facilitated the seamless movement of goods between origin countries like the United States and South Africa and their respective destinations.
The global prices of Denatured Ethyl Alcohol have exhibited a fluctuating trend between 2014 and 2023, with notable variations across years and regions. Over the observed period, prices peaked at 1,592 USD per metric ton in 2023 and reached their lowest level at 548 USD per metric ton in 2018. The overall range reflects both market volatility and regional price disparities. By 2023, the global prices showed mixed movements compared to previous years, with some regions experiencing increases while others observed declines.
The global trade of denatured ethyl alcohol in 2023 exhibited diverse transportation patterns across different regions, reflecting both intra-regional and inter-regional trade dynamics. Among the regions, North America stood out as a significant player in terms of trade volume. The transportation of denatured ethyl alcohol within this region predominantly relied on railways, which accounted for the largest share of its trade, followed by sea transport.
The global transportation cost analysis for global denatured ethyl alcohol during 2019 to 2023 showed an overall average cost of 45 USD per metric ton. The average cost was based on weighted average CIF-FOB price differences from bilateral trades between exporting and importing countries. Some data may have been excluded due to unavailability or as outliers during data cleaning.
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