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Global Briefing

Legislation in Alcoholic Drinks: Restrictive Practices VS Free-Trade Opportunities

Sep 2012

Price: US$2,000

About this Report

About this Report

Legislative measures lead to contradictory results, depending on factors such as size and momentum of the market. However, the key duality is observed in the trend of a gradual weakening of the protectionist policy in emerging economies under the pressure of free trade agreements, while mature economies increasingly opt for a more hard line approach by putting in place non-tariff restrictions, such as minimum pricing and advertising and distribution constraints.


What this report includes

  • Up-to-the minute analysis of the latest trends in the industry
  • New product development, forecasts and other themes
  • Unique graphics and illustrated case studies
  • Most recent brand and company news
  • New insight into the size and shape of the market

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  • Clear, concise powerpoint format makes it easy to digest
  • Leading industry opinion keeps you abreast of latest news and trends
  • Forward-looking outlook on a category, market or issue affecting the industry
  • Latest five year forecasts assess how the market is predicted to develop
  • Understand the competitive environment, the leading players and brands

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Scope

Objectives of global briefing

Key findings

Taxes and Excise Duties

Beer sales in Russia heavily affected by tax increase

In the UK, on-trade beer sales hardest hit by excise duty rise…

… while the market moves to premium and experimental

Tax rise on beer in Brazil unlikely to affect growth

New York State supporting its craft brewers

New Zealand re-writing the Australian “alcopop” scenario

China cutting taxes on luxury alcohol to prevent tax evasion losses

Advertising Regulations

Advertising ban in Russia: Would it make any difference?

Would a ban on alcohol advertising affect the UK industry?

Graphics unlikely to have an impact in the UK if judged by tobacco

Strong lobby against South African plans to ban alcohol advertising

Retail Restrictions

Nordic monopolies limit impulse consumption and support local...

... while in India retail regulations boost on-trade…

… and could possibly revive specialist trade in the UK

Minimum Pricing

Minimum vodka price in Russia pushing the market down

Russia turning to whisky as prices reaching parity with vodka

Minimum pricing in the UK could reverse polarisation trend

Will minimum pricing make or break specialist retailers?

The Impact of Free Trade Agreements

Free trade agreements enhancing the power of big exporters...

... while exposing import-reliant markets

Could China export premium alcohol back to Europe?

India protects local wine industry through complicated taxes...

...but impending free trade agreement with EU to change things

FTAs to boost beer and whisky imports in South Korea

The Trans-Pacific Partnership changing the legal world

Conclusion

Recommendations

Report Definitions

Alcoholic drinks definitions

Report definition and abbreviations

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