Alcoholic Drinks

On-trade sales account for a significant proportion of sales in spirits and so the category was more heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic compared to other alcoholic drinks. During the two years of the pandemic, almost all bars, pubs and…

The popularity of Argentine wine imports has experienced a significant surge in 2022, building on a trend that began in 2020. The fluctuations in the Argentine currency have been advantageous for local importers, resulting in lower prices for…

Wine growth continued to shrink in 2022 overall, with the on-trade sector being the main driver for growth. Wines, along with beer, are losing market share to the exponentially strong growth of RTDs and spirits. While some wine categories, such as…

On-trade wine volume sales continued to see solid growth in 2022, while off-trade sales saw a minor decline.

The consumption of wine has increased considerably in Ecuador due to it being an accessible and fashionable beverage for aspirational consumers. In 2022, premium and economy wines are both gaining popularity. Higher income groups are less price…

Over the review period, wine demand grew, and the wine market continued to develop further. With companies offering more variety, competition grew into a healthier state. Total volume sales for wine further increased alongside a growing interest from…

Sustainability and responsibility have a clear impact on the alcoholic drinks industry in Finland, with many players prioritising CO2 neutrality and lighter, recyclable packaging. Alko, for example, now uses Green Choice symbols in its outlets to…

Rising numbers of tourists, but also immigrants, mainly due to the effects of the war in Ukraine, drove the recovery in the demand for wine in 2022. The reopening in society and return to pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lifestyles encouraged the…

On-trade volume sales of wine continued to rise dynamically in 2022, although sales remained below the 2019 pre-pandemic level. The strong recovery from the 2020 slump, in light of the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), was driven by the easing then…

Players continued to invest in the expansion of wine in the country in 2022 with this delivering positive results. Wine sales continued growing in total volume terms in 2022, with wine reaching new consumers as well as seeing an increase in per…

Volume sales of wine declined in 2022, continuing the pattern of the previous year. Wine was one of the major beneficiaries of the pandemic, with retail sales having surged in 2020 as consumers made the most of at-home drinking occasions. With…

The event of the COVID-19 pandemic actually accelerated the demand for wine in Israel, pushing forward premium products during the era of the lockdowns. Indeed, the periods of home quarantine encouraged consumers to drink more wine at home, either…

Wine sales continued to grow in Kazakhstan in 2022, thanks to the emerging wine consumption culture – which is also attracting younger consumers of legal drinking age who wish to experiment with sophisticated wines and enjoy the wine experience,…

Malaysia’s international borders were finally fully reopened to foreign tourists in April 2022. This provided a huge boost to local on-trade operators and in turn helped to stimulate sales of still light grape wine. Imported wine from Australia…

Still red wine is very popular amongst wine consumers and it is the most consumed amongst still grape varieties. In 2022, sales were boosted by the revival of tourist arrivals and the complete opening of bars and restaurants. After beer, still red…

As the country emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, the wine industry found itself at cross-roads. With wine being quite a mature category, strong innovation in spirit-based RTDs has created strong competition for wine, with RTDs positioned as…

Wine continued to recover from the slump in 2020, caused mainly by the decline in on-trade sales in light of Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. In 2022, a good performance was underpinned by the full reopening of the on-trade channel and the strong…

Wine is not available in Saudi Arabia as alcoholic drinks are not permitted in the country under Islamic Law.

Following a challenging year derived from the impacts of COVID-19, total volume and current value sales of wine rebounded in 2021 and 2022, exceeding the pre-pandemic levels. This was a result of three key factors. First, the on-trade performance…

New legislation was introduced in 2021 which limited the permissible discount percentage on wine at 25%, which dealt a significant blow to the category. This restriction alongside consumers returning to more active lives outside the home put pressure…