Alcohol trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in alcohol was worth $37.06 billion in 2024, about 65.79 million tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017, and up 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37.06B | 65.79M t |
| 2023 | $35.66B | 62.70M t |
| 2022 | $45.25B | 61.72M t |
| 2021 | $43.51B | 65.23M t |
| 2020 | $29.39B | 64.84M t |
| 2019 | $34.79B | 65.11M t |
| 2018 | $43.78B | 61.67M t |
| 2017 | $36.46B | 58.06M t |
Top alcohol exporting countries
Exports are led by Saudi Arabia (14%), the United States (12%) and Germany (7%). 156 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 33%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.01B | 14% |
| United States | $4.53B | 12% |
| Germany | $2.76B | 7.5% |
| China | $2.54B | 6.9% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $1.85B | 5% |
| Oman | $1.77B | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.61B | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $1.45B | 3.9% |
| Iran | $1.05B | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $1.04B | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $1.04B | 2.8% |
| Canada | $1.02B | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 25% of world imports, ahead of India and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 211 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.13B | 25% |
| India | $2.56B | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.87B | 5% |
| United States | $1.82B | 4.9% |
| Germany | $1.73B | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $1.66B | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $1.37B | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $1.28B | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $1.23B | 3.3% |
| Japan | $1.03B | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $909.2M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $861.0M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.46 per kg and Oman $0.32 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. HS 2905 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most alcohol?
Saudi Arabia exported $5.01 billion in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by the United States (12%) and Germany (7%). In all, 156 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most alcohol?
China imported $9.13 billion in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of India (7%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in alcohol?
It was worth $37.06 billion in 2024, about 65.79 million tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $45.25 billion. 156 countries reported exports and 211 reported imports.
What is the average price of alcohol per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.46 per kg and Oman $0.32 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find alcohol buyers and suppliers?
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