Undenatured ethyl alcohol HS 2208.90

Undenatured ethyl alcohol, alc vol under 80%; spirits, liqueurs & o spirituous bev, not elsewhere specified

Where else to sell

1. Hong Kong

Canada already sells Hong Kong C$1.6M of undenatured ethyl alcohol ▲100% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is under 1% of their ~C$509M import market (2023).

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$778M of undenatured ethyl alcohol a year (2023), 26 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. China, Macao SAR

China, Macao SAR imports ~C$402M of undenatured ethyl alcohol a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

1. 1

   Funding route for food, drink and agri products is AgriMarketing, Market Diversification (AAFC), not CanExport. Check the current intake.

2. 2

   Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Hong Kong, Germany and China, Macao SAR. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

Related

• 2208.70 Liqueurs C$545M to US
• 2208.30 Whisky C$313M to US
• 2206.00 Fermented beverages C$191M to US
• 2207.10 Undenatured ethyl alcohol C$103M to US
• 2204.29 Grape wine, fresh C$79M to US
• 2208.50 Gin and Geneva C$34M to US
• 2203.00 Beer C$29M to US
• 2208.40 Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling… C$16M to US