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$40.2BGlobal subsector valueHS4 subsector intelligence
Alcoholic preparations
HS4 2208 trade overview
A focused view of this HS4 subsector: market scale, momentum, leading routes, countries, and the HS6 classifications inside it.
The numbers at a glanceLatest reported year · 2024
Annual change
-0.4%Latest year on yearExporters
184Active reporting countriesImporters
200Active reporting countriesHS6 products
7Classifications inside HS4The subsector read
$40.2B in trade, with +4.1% annualized growth over three years.
Alcoholic preparations is recorded across 8,988 active corridors, with 184 exporters and 200 importers.
Annual trend
Subsector momentum over time
Reported global trade from 1995 to 2024. Read the methodology ↗
Top trade corridors
Where the subsector moves
Leading exporter-to-importer relationships by latest reported value. See data sources ↗
Latest reported relationshipsTop 10 by trade value
| Rank | Exporter | Importer | Trade value | Growth | HS6 | Distance | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MexicoMEX | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $4.7B | +11.2% | 7 | 3,359 km | Yes |
| 2 | FranceFRA | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $1.9B | -13.1% | 7 | 5,852 km | No |
| 3 | United KingdomGBR | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $1.8B | +9.1% | 7 | 5,585 km | No |
| 4 | FranceFRA | ChinaCHN | $899.1M | -10.8% | 7 | 9,284 km | No |
| 5 | IrelandIRL | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $865.6M | +9.7% | 7 | 5,129 km | No |
| 6 | CanadaCAN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $621.2M | +7% | 7 | 556 km | Yes |
| 7 | United KingdomGBR | FranceFRA | $605.4M | +0.9% | 7 | 344 km | Yes |
| 8 | FranceFRA | SingaporeSGP | $578.1M | -4.2% | 7 | 10,742 km | Yes |
| 9 | United KingdomGBR | TaiwanTWN | $512.8M | +2.2% | 7 | 9,800 km | No |
| 10 | United KingdomGBR | SingaporeSGP | $423.7M | +6.7% | 6 | 10,860 km | Yes |
Market structure
Where supply and demand concentrate
Exporter and importer rankings show the two sides of the subsector separately. Check coverage ↗
| Rank | Country | Exports | Partners | HS6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United KingdomGBR | $9.1B | 173 | 7 |
| 2 | FranceFRA | $5.7B | 176 | 7 |
| 3 | MexicoMEX | $5.5B | 139 | 7 |
| 4 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $2.7B | 158 | 7 |
| 5 | IrelandIRL | $1.8B | 139 | 7 |
| 6 | ItalyITA | $1.8B | 157 | 7 |
| 7 | GermanyDEU | $1.4B | 162 | 7 |
| 8 | ChinaCHN | $1.3B | 151 | 7 |
| 9 | NetherlandsNLD | $1.3B | 162 | 7 |
| 10 | SingaporeSGP | $976.1M | 90 | 7 |
| Rank | Country | Imports | Partners | HS6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $11.3B | 119 | 7 |
| 2 | GermanyDEU | $1.9B | 126 | 7 |
| 3 | ChinaCHN | $1.8B | 98 | 7 |
| 4 | FranceFRA | $1.4B | 141 | 7 |
| 5 | SingaporeSGP | $1.3B | 100 | 7 |
| 6 | United KingdomGBR | $1.2B | 112 | 7 |
| 7 | NetherlandsNLD | $1.2B | 118 | 7 |
| 8 | SpainESP | $1.1B | 91 | 7 |
| 9 | RussiaRUS | $1.0B | 50 | 7 |
| 10 | CanadaCAN | $916.6M | 104 | 7 |
HS6 product coverage
The products inside HS4 2208
Six-digit classifications make the subsector specific. Browse the product workspace ↗
8 classifications shownAlcoholic preparations
Alcoholic preparations: compound, of a kind used for the manufacture of beveragesHS6 220810
Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marcHS6 220820
WhiskiesHS6 220830
Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane productsHS6 220840
Gin and genevaHS6 220850
VodkaHS6 220860
Liqueurs and cordialsHS6 220870
Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208HS6 220890
Definitions and coverage
Read the numbers with context
Reported observations and calculated indicators should be read with their coverage period. Responsible AI principles ↗
Reported values
Trade values describe reported merchandise trade for the HS4 classification, not company-level sales or shipment records.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, volatility, and peak comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Missing data
Unavailable observations remain unavailable. They are not filled, interpolated, or presented as forecasts.
Coverage: 1995-2024 · Data refreshed 2026-07-20 09:34:09
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-27). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.