Undenatured ethyl alcohol HS 2207.10

Undenatured ethyl alcohol, of an alcoholic strength by volume at least 80%

50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$285M
Beyond the US C$181M ▲20% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Netherlands 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells Netherlands C$136M of undenatured ethyl alcohol ▲32% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is 8% of their ~C$1.6B import market (2023).

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$1.6B of undenatured ethyl alcohol a year (2023), 5.7 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Japan imports ~C$976M 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 Netherlands, Germany and Japan. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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