Beer in
Country Report
Executive Summary
Jul 2019PROSPECTS
Positive economic development and rising disposable income result in stable volume growth for beer
Beer in Belarus in 2018 was positively affected by the improving economic situation, low inflation and stable unit prices. As a result, beer recorded modest volume growth, in line with the lager performance, with flavoured/mixed lager seeing the fastest growth, albeit from a small base.
Sales of mid-priced and premium beer record growth
As beer remained a regularly consumed alcoholic drink, the economising trend retained its effect on the purchasing behaviour of local consumers. Thus, medium-to-low disposable income Belarusians continued to look for the best price-quality combination.
Most new product development was speciality beer
Interest in mid-priced and premium beer due to disposable income growth led to the increased presence of new products in these areas. As a result of the growing popularity of special beer varieties, such as ale, stout, dark and flavoured beer, most of the new product developments were seen in these categories.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
New players and private label activity intensify beer competition
At GBO level, foreign players retained their leading position due to a strong presence on local shelves, great product variety, wide availability and major advertising efforts. At the beginning of 2018, new player Bobruiski Brovar ZAO replaced Pivovarni Heineken IZAO in Belarus.
Music festivals remain a major promotion tool
As advertisement of any alcohol was prohibited by the state, beer players remained limited in terms of promotional instruments. Players actively use music festivals for brand promotions.
Minor share of craft beer was linked to high prices and competition in modern retail
Craft beer in Belarus increased in popularity thanks to growing disposable income, but its sales remained marginal, holding only a tiny volume sales share. Craft beer in retail occupied limited shelf space due to high prices and strong competition from the more well-known brands.
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- Has the recession benefited domestic lager over imported lager?
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Beer in Belarus - Category analysis
HEADLINES
PROSPECTS
Positive economic development and rising disposable income result in stable volume growth for beer
Sales of mid-priced and premium beer record growth
Most new product development was speciality beer
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
New players and private label activity intensify beer competition
Music festivals remain a major promotion tool
Minor share of craft beer was linked to high prices and competition in modern retail
CATEGORY BACKGROUND
Summary 1 Lager by Price Band 2018Table 1 Number of Breweries 2013-2018
CATEGORY DATA
Table 2 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2013-2018Table 3 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2013-2018
Table 4 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 5 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 6 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2013-2018
Table 7 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2013-2018
Table 8 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 9 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 10 GBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2014-2018
Table 11 NBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2014-2018
Table 12 LBN Brand Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2015-2018
Table 13 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Alcoholic Drinks in Belarus - Industry Overview
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Highly regulated alcoholic drinks were positively affected by the stable economic performance
Disposable income growth and healthy lifestyle trend affected consumption behaviour
Establishment of unified retail mark-up and strong positions of local brands affect alcoholic drinks competition
Modern grocery retailing holds a major volume sales share due to its active growth, marketing efforts and wide alcoholic drinks assortment
Slight volume growth to be driven by stable economic performance and rising disposable income
MARKET BACKGROUND
Legislation
Legal purchasing age and legal drinking ageDrink driving
Advertising
Smoking ban
Opening hours
On-trade establishments
TAXATION AND DUTY LEVIES
Summary 2 Import Duties for Alcoholic Drinks in Belarus in 2018OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Contraband/parallel trade
Duty free
Cross-border/private imports
KEY NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
Outlook
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 17 Retail Consumer Expenditure on Alcoholic Drinks 2013-2018MARKET DATA
Table 18 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2013-2018Table 19 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2013-2018
Table 20 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 21 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 22 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2017
Table 23 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2017
Table 24 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume 2017
Table 25 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value 2017
Table 26 GBO Company Shares of Alcoholic Drinks: % Total Volume 2014-2018
Table 27 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format: % Off-trade Value 2013-2018
Table 28 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format and by Category: % Off-trade Volume 2018
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
DEFINITIONS
SOURCES
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