Alcoholic Drinks

In 2023, beer in China saw a slight rebound in total volume sales compared with 2022, mainly driven by the easing of pandemic restrictions and a return to growth in on-trade sales. However, total volume sales were still short of the 2019 figure in…

In 2023, total volume sales of alcoholic drinks in Japan saw a slight decline. However, performances differed widely across the two different channels. The on-trade channel demonstrated a second year of robust rebound as Japan began to move past the…

Total volume of alcoholic drinks in China saw a marginal rebound in 2023, shifting from decline in 2022 to a slight single-digit increase in 2023. However, the off-trade channel experienced a slight decrease in volume sales, while the on-trade…

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

Samant Soma Wines Ltd continued as the frontrunner in the wine industry in 2022. The player boasts a diverse portfolio encompassing wines crafted from 15 distinct grape varieties and showcases a collection of 56 labels. These wines are meticulously…

United Spirits continued to lead the overall market for spirits in India in 2022, being the local representative of global player Diageo Plc. However, the company witnessed a significant decline in volume share during the year, as it shifted its…

During 2022, India continued to witness a growing preference for low-calorie alcoholic beverages, as well as those with a lower alcohol content. This was driven by growing levels of health-consciousness and changing lifestyles post-COVID-19.…

Beer volumes surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels in 2022. This was partly attributable to India's historically low per capita consumption and the lower starting point created by the pandemic. Indeed, 2020 witnessed a significant decline in beer consumption…

India was one of the few significant international markets to have registered a full recovery in alcohol drink sales in volume terms in 2022. The country's relatively young population played a pivotal role in this regard, setting it apart from…

The wine landscape has seen positive, single-digit growth in 2022, much of which is due to local consumers gaining a more appreciative taste for wine. Most locals embrace the notion of “drinking in moderation”, enjoying the taste of products, which…

Spirits have seen a good recovery over the forecast period, with the category recording positive single-digit growth in 2022. Rising local disposable income combined to this growth, with an increased interest in spirits also being a main contributor…

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, local consumers have become increasingly aware of their health and wellbeing, leading many to drink in moderation or seek lower-ABV drinks. This has benefited the RTD market, with those seeking healthier options or…

The local cider/perry landscape is relatively small compared to other alcohol subcategories, but it has observed modest growth recently. This is due to local consumers becoming increasingly interested in trying new kinds of alcohol and searching for…

In 2022, the beer landscape saw solid total volume growth; the result of an increase in imported beer and the growing prominence of local craft beer. These have had a significant impact on the local industry, which has grown in recent years as the…

In 2022, the local alcohol industry in Taiwan continued to struggle following the outbreak of COVID-19, with bars and restaurants remaining well below capacity compared to 2019. This led to a dominance of sales in the off-trade, with an…

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…

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…

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…

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…