2208Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages:
エチルアルコール（変性させてないものでアルコール分が80％未満のものに限る。）及び蒸留酒、リキュールその他のアルコール飲料
HS code 2208 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages:”. This code has 7 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 2208 (Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages:) totaled ¥10B (YoY +13.8%), with a volume of 10,870,734 L at about ¥896/L. The top import sources are United Kingdom (46.6%), United States of America (10.8%), France (8.7%). Exports totaled ¥8B (YoY +11.1%), with a volume of 7,912,624 L at about ¥985/L. The top export destinations are United States of America (20.2%), People's Republic of China (13.0%), Taiwan (12.0%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ¥15B | 20.2% | 6,149,363 L | ¥2,404/L |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥10B | 13.0% | 7,534,522 L | ¥1,267/L |
| 3 | Taiwan | ¥9B | 12.0% | 26,862,488 L | ¥328/L |
| 4 | Singapore | ¥8B | 10.6% | 3,004,451 L | ¥2,592/L |
| 5 | Netherlands | ¥7B | 9.6% | 2,594,860 L | ¥2,715/L |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | ¥54B | 46.6% | 40,484,731 L | ¥1,343/L |
| 2 | United States of America | ¥13B | 10.8% | 15,972,348 L | ¥787/L |
| 3 | France | ¥10B | 8.7% | 4,798,609 L | ¥2,109/L |
| 4 | Mexico | ¥10B | 8.3% | 3,937,813 L | ¥2,459/L |
| 5 | Republic of Korea | ¥6B | 5.1% | 38,492,998 L | ¥155/L |
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