Report Description
The Global Ethyl Alcohol Market size was valued at USD XX Billion in 2022 and is expected to surpass USD XX Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period, 2023 – 2031. Ethyl alcohol is an organic compound, also known as ethanol which belongs to an ethyl group and is linked to a hydroxyl group. The compound is flammable, colorless, and volatile liquid that is characterized by a pungent taste and an odor similar to wine.
Ethyl alcohol is produced organically by the process of fermentation of sugars by yeast or through various petrochemical processes. The compound is used as an antiseptic, medical solvent, and as a component of fuel. It is used in a variety of applications and is an active ingredient in alcoholic beverages.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
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High use of ethyl alcohol as a fuel due to its renewable, eco-friendly, low emissions and sustainable properties drives the market.
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Integration of ethanol in low-octane gasoline as it burns better than natural oil has significantly increased the demand for ethyl alcohol.
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Technological and economic difficulties restrain the growth of the market.
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The use of ethanol as an antiseptic due to its anti-bacterial properties has also driven the market in the recent years.
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The spread of COVID 19 increased the use of hand sanitizers which primarily contain ethanol due to its antiseptic and anti-fungal properties. This is projected to offer lucrative opportunities for the market growth.
Scope of Ethyl Alcohol Market Report
The report on the global ethyl alcohol market includes an assessment of the market, size, share, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have been included in the report.
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Details
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Report Title
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Ethyl Alcohol Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016 - 2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Grades (Industrial Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade, Food Grade, and Lab Grade), Purities (Denatured Ethanol and Undenatured Ethanol), Applications (Fuel, Industrial Solvent, Bactericide/Disinfectant, Beverages, Personal Care, and Others)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Market Scope, Analysis, Share, Competitive Analysis, Growth Facts, Restraints, Opportunities, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered
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ADM; Valero; Bunge North America; Flint Hills Resources; POET LLC; and Green Plains Inc.
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Global Ethyl Alcohol Market Segment Insights
The food grade segment is projected to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period
Based on grades, the ethyl alcohol market is segmented into industrial grade, pharmaceutical grade, food grade, and lab grade. The food grade segment is projected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period due to rising use of ethanol in safe food applications. The organic compound is used as a natural solvent in kitchens, labs, and workbenches.
Few examples of the wide application of ethyl alcohol as solvents include flavor extracts (citrus, vanilla, root, and botanical), craft vinegar, non-toxic personal care, perfumery, cosmetics, among others. By the use of food grade alcohol in cosmetics, the presence of dirt and impurities is reduced.
The denatured ethanol segment is estimated to grow at rapid pace
On the basis of purities, the market is bifurcated into denatured and undenatured ethanol. The denatured ethanol segment is estimated to grow at rapid pace. Denatured ethanol is used as a cleaning agent for paint removal and is also used for pest control.
It is a disinfectant which increases the application in various cleaning formulas. The primary difference between denatured and undenatured ethanol is that denatured ethanol is toxic and contains a high number of additives.
The fuel segment holds the major market share
Based on applications, the market is fragmented into fuel, industrial solvent, bactericide/disinfectant, beverages, personal care, and others. The fuel segment holds the major market share owing to high use of ethanol in fuel and its additives. The addition of ethanol in fuel makes it eco-friendly and lowers the carbon emissions which has propelled various manufacturers to integrate the use of ethanol in low octane gasoline as well.
Ethanol burns cleaner than pure gas which lowers the carbon footprint and leads the way to a sustainable future. The use of ethanol in personal care items has also substantially increased due to its application in DIY perfumery, cosmetics, and other beauty products. Ethanol acts as a cleansing agent and also has an anti-bacterial property which has accelerated the use of this compound in hand sanitizers, antidotes, medical solvents, and other pharmaceutical applications.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate the market
In terms of regions, the global ethyl alcohol market is classified as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America constituted a significant share of the market in 2020 due to rapid application of ethanol in fuel and pharmaceutical products.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate the market. Rapid urbanization in developing countries such as China, India, and Japan support the growth of the ethyl alcohol market in the region. Moreover, increasing investments by petrochemical industries and growing use of ethanol in eco-friendly and sustainable fuel are driving the market.
Segments
By Grades
- Industrial Grade
- Pharmaceutical Grade
- Food Grade
- Lab Grade
By Purities
- Denatured Ethanol
- Undenatured Ethanol
By Applications
- Fuel
- Industrial Solvent
- Bactericide/Disinfectant
- Beverages
- Personal Care
- Others
By Regions
- North America
- Europe
- Latin America
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
By Key Players
- ADM
- Valero
- Bunge North America
- Flint Hills Resources
- POET LLC
- Green Plains Inc.
Competitive Landscape
Key players in the global ethyl alcohol market include ADM; Valero; Bunge North America; Flint Hills Resources; POET LLC; and Green Plains Inc. These players are widely engaged in various business development strategies including mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, agreements, and partnerships to strengthen their geographical presence and expand their consumer base globally.

Table Of Content
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Ethyl Alcohol Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Ethyl Alcohol Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Ethyl Alcohol Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Ethyl Alcohol Market Forecast
4.5.1. Ethyl Alcohol Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Ethyl Alcohol Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Ethyl Alcohol Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Ethyl Alcohol Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
5.3. Ethyl Alcohol Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
5.3.1. Fuel
5.3.2.
Industrial Solvent
5.3.3.
Bactericide/Disinfectant
5.3.4.
Beverages
5.3.5.
Personal Care
5.3.6.
Others
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Applications
6. Global Ethyl Alcohol Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
6.3. Ethyl Alcohol Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
6.3.1. North America
6.3.2. Latin America
6.3.3. Europe
6.3.4. Asia Pacific
6.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
6.6. Global Ethyl Alcohol Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
7. North America Ethyl Alcohol Market Analysis and Forecast
7.1. Introduction
7.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
7.2. North America Ethyl Alcohol Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
7.2.1. U.S.
7.2.2. Canada
7.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
7.4. North America Ethyl Alcohol Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
7.4.1. Fuel
7.4.2.
Industrial Solvent
7.4.3.
Bactericide/Disinfectant
7.4.4.
Beverages
7.4.5.
Personal Care
7.4.6.
Others
7.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
7.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
7.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
7.7.1. By Country
7.7.2. By Product Type
7.7.3. By Application
7.8. North America Ethyl Alcohol Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. Latin America Ethyl Alcohol Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
8.2. Latin America Ethyl Alcohol Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. Brazil
8.2.2. Mexico
8.2.3. Rest of Latin America
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. Latin America Ethyl Alcohol Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
8.4.1. Fuel
8.4.2.
Industrial Solvent
8.4.3.
Bactericide/Disinfectant
8.4.4.
Beverages
8.4.5.
Personal Care
8.4.6.
Others
8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
8.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.7.1. By Country
8.7.2. By Product Type
8.7.3. By Application
8.8. Latin America Ethyl Alcohol Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Europe Ethyl Alcohol Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Europe Ethyl Alcohol Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. Germany
9.2.2. France
9.2.3. Italy
9.2.4. U.K.
9.2.5. Spain
9.2.6. Russia
9.2.7. Rest of Europe
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Europe Ethyl Alcohol Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
9.4.1. Fuel
9.4.2.
Industrial Solvent
9.4.3.
Bactericide/Disinfectant
9.4.4.
Beverages
9.4.5.
Personal Care
9.4.6.
Others
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
9.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.7.1. By Country
9.7.2. By Product Type
9.7.3. By Application
9.8. Europe Ethyl Alcohol Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Asia Pacific Ethyl Alcohol Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Asia Pacific Ethyl Alcohol Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. China
10.2.2. Japan
10.2.3. South Korea
10.2.4. India
10.2.5. Australia
10.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Asia Pacific Ethyl Alcohol Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
10.4.1. Fuel
10.4.2.
Industrial Solvent
10.4.3.
Bactericide/Disinfectant
10.4.4.
Beverages
10.4.5.
Personal Care
10.4.6.
Others
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
10.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.7.1. By Country
10.7.2. By Product Type
10.7.3. By Application
10.8. Asia Pacific Ethyl Alcohol Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Middle East & Africa Ethyl Alcohol Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Middle East & Africa Ethyl Alcohol Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Saudi Arabia
11.2.2. South Africa
11.2.3. UAE
11.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Middle East & Africa Ethyl Alcohol Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
11.4.1. Fuel
11.4.2.
Industrial Solvent
11.4.3.
Bactericide/Disinfectant
11.4.4.
Beverages
11.4.5.
Personal Care
11.4.6.
Others
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
11.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.7.1. By Country
11.7.2. By Product Type
11.7.3. By Application
11.8. Middle East & Africa Ethyl Alcohol Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Competition Landscape
12.1. Global Ethyl Alcohol Market: Market Share Analysis
12.2. Ethyl Alcohol Distributors and Customers
12.3. Ethyl Alcohol Market: Competitive Dashboard
12.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
12.4.1. ADM
12.4.2.
Valero
12.4.3.
Bunge North America
12.4.4.
Flint Hills Resources
12.4.5.
POET LLC
12.4.6.
Green Plains Inc.