Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
In 2022, beer showed a positive trend, with total volume sales recording a modest increase, driven by a strong performance in the on-trade. The recovery of the market due to the restoration of tourist flows as well as a generally more stable…
Cider/perry posted only marginally positive growth in 2022 as its recovery after the steep decline seen in sales in 2020 seemed to run out of steam. Following the double-digit decline in 2020, cider/perry showed a modest rebound in volume sales terms…
RTDs continues to be among the smallest alcoholic drinks categories in Azerbaijan, with young adult consumers as its main target audience. Traditionally, the category has been perceived as an affordable way to drink and, in 2022, it received a new…
Vodka continues to be the dominant product area in overall spirits, still accounting for close to 90% of spirits sales in total volume terms in 2022. This means that the dynamics in vodka generally determine the performance of overall spirits, with…
In addition to being a staple at large social gatherings such as weddings and parties, wine is traditionally among the alcoholic drinks most commonly consumed when Azerbaijanis come together with friends and family in smaller numbers in private…
Total volume sales of alcoholic drinks in China turned to decline in 2022, as although the off-trade experienced low single-digit volume growth, the on-trade experienced a double-digit volume decline due to the far-reaching consequences of the…
Following a rebound in total beer volumes in 2021, sales fell at a low single-digit rate in 2022, due to the wide spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Many regions experienced lockdowns, causing a lack of consumption occasions. On-trade…
The cider/perry category in China witnessed a remarkable surge in 2022, characterised by a double-digit total volume growth rate, driven by growth in off-trade sales. This sustained expansion can be ascribed to consumers’ unwavering inclination…
In 2022, off-trade sales of RTDs exhibited remarkable growth in volume terms, displaying another year of double-digit increase. This upswing can primarily be attributed to the exceptional performance of spirit-based RTDs. RTDs in China witnessed a…
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on spirits in China was profound in 2022, as the closure of on-trade establishments during lockdowns had a detrimental effect on sales in the category. However, amidst these challenging circumstances, there was a…