UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
22 - Beverages, spirits and vinegar (HS 22)
Global exports
$147.36B
Global imports
$140.96B
Top exporter share
15.0%
Top importer share
23.1%
- In 2024, global exports of Beverages, spirits and vinegar totaled $147.4B.
- Total world imports for this category were valued at $141.0B in the same year.
- France was the top exporter, with shipments valued at $22.0B, representing 15.0% of the global market.
- The United States stood out as the largest importer, purchasing $32.6B, which is 23.1% of the total import market.
- The top three exporters are France, Italy, and Mexico, demonstrating a concentrated supply base.
- Key import markets after the leader include the United Kingdom and Germany, with imports of $10.5B and $9.1B respectively.
Global Exports of Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar
The international market for Beverages, spirits and vinegar recorded $147.4B in exports in 2024. The leading country in this sector is France, which exported goods worth $22.0B, capturing a 15.0% share of the global total. Following France, other major contributors to the export market include Italy with $13.9B in exports and Mexico, which accounted for $12.6B of the total.
Top Import Markets
In 2024, the United States was the foremost importer of Beverages, spirits and vinegar, with imports amounting to $32.6B, or 23.1% of the global import value. The high demand in the U.S. makes it a critical market for producers worldwide. Other significant importers were the United Kingdom, which imported $10.5B worth of product, and Germany with $9.1B in imports.
See also: United StatesUnited KingdomGermany
Quick insights
- France is the top exporter (15.0% of reported exports).
- USA is the top importer (23.1% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 32.9%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 47.5%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Beverages, spirits and vinegar - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Beverages, spirits and vinegar - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Beverages, spirits and vinegar - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
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HS4 subcategories within HS 22 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.3%
Beverages, spirits and vinegar - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2208 | Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of… | $39.79B | 27.0% |
| 2204 | Wine of fresh grapes, including… | $38.47B | 26.1% |
| 2202 | Waters, including mineral and a… | $29.27B | 19.9% |
| 2203 | Beer made from malt | $17.44B | 11.8% |
| 2207 | Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of… | $11.91B | 8.1% |
| 2201 | Waters, including natural or ar… | $5.94B | 4.0% |
| 2206 | Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in… | $1.78B | 1.2% |
| 2209 | Vinegar and substitutes for vin… | $952.82M | 0.6% |
| 2205 | Vermouth and other wine of fres… | $771.59M | 0.5% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2201 | Waters, including natural or ar… | 7.9% | $5.94B |
| 2205 | Vermouth and other wine of fres… | 7.3% | $771.59M |
| 2207 | Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of… | 6.6% | $11.91B |
| 2209 | Vinegar and substitutes for vin… | 6.5% | $952.82M |
| 2202 | Waters, including mineral and a… | 6.3% | $29.27B |
| 2206 | Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in… | 3.2% | $1.78B |
| 2208 | Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of… | 3.2% | $39.79B |
| 2203 | Beer made from malt | 1.8% | $17.44B |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.4%
Beverages, spirits and vinegar - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2208 | Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of… | $38.20B | 27.1% |
| 2204 | Wine of fresh grapes, including… | $36.72B | 26.1% |
| 2202 | Waters, including mineral and a… | $27.09B | 19.2% |
| 2203 | Beer made from malt | $17.00B | 12.1% |
| 2207 | Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of… | $12.64B | 9.0% |
| 2201 | Waters, including natural or ar… | $4.98B | 3.5% |
| 2206 | Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in… | $1.69B | 1.2% |
| 2209 | Vinegar and substitutes for vin… | $1.00B | 0.7% |
| 2205 | Vermouth and other wine of fres… | $790.17M | 0.6% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2207 | Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of… | 6.7% | $12.64B |
| 2209 | Vinegar and substitutes for vin… | 6.3% | $1.00B |
| 2202 | Waters, including mineral and a… | 6.1% | $27.09B |
| 2205 | Vermouth and other wine of fres… | 5.7% | $790.17M |
| 2201 | Waters, including natural or ar… | 3.5% | $4.98B |
| 2208 | Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of… | 3.0% | $38.20B |
| 2206 | Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in… | 2.6% | $1.69B |
| 2203 | Beer made from malt | 0.9% | $17.00B |
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Top exporters
Top trade routes
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| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico (MEX) | USA (USA) | $11.00B | 7.5% |
| France (FRA) | USA (USA) | $4.45B | 3.0% |
| USA (USA) | Canada (CAN) | $3.19B | 2.2% |
| Italy (ITA) | USA (USA) | $3.09B | 2.1% |
| France (FRA) | United Kingdom (GBR) | $2.35B | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom (GBR) | USA (USA) | $2.02B | 1.4% |
| Italy (ITA) | Germany (DEU) | $1.79B | 1.2% |
| France (FRA) | Germany (DEU) | $1.72B | 1.2% |
| Canada (CAN) | USA (USA) | $1.57B | 1.1% |
| France (FRA) | Belgium (BEL) | $1.49B | 1.0% |
| Italy (ITA) | United Kingdom (GBR) | $1.30B | 0.9% |
| China (CHN) | China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | $1.29B | 0.9% |
| France (FRA) | China (CHN) | $1.20B | 0.8% |
| Netherlands (NLD) | Germany (DEU) | $1.18B | 0.8% |
| Germany (DEU) | Netherlands (NLD) | $1.14B | 0.8% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $147.36B • Imports total: $140.96B
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