Alcoholic Drinks

Alcoholic drinks in Algeria recorded a positive performance in 2023, although the growth was relatively lower than in 2022. The price hikes, especially for wine and spirits, led to stronger growth in total value terms compared to total volume terms.…

Steady economic growth in Honduras in 2023 boosted consumption and demand for beer, wine, spirits, and RTDs, with beer being the largest category. Sales through restaurants, bars, and nightclubs continued to grow, with a recovery in the on-trade…

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…

Sales of alcoholic drinks in France declined in total volume terms in 2023, following moderate growth in 2022 and strong growth in 2021. Factors contributing to this stagnation included the impact of elevated inflation, which made consumers more…

Alcoholic drinks in Saudi Arabia in 2023 continued to be characterised by the fact that alcohol is prohibited by Saudi law. As such, all sales in the category come from non-alcoholic beer. Indeed, Saudi Arabia is one of the top ten markets for…

In 2023, alcoholic drinks in South Korea turned to slight total volume decline. The industry navigated a complex landscape marked by high expectations for post-pandemic recovery, which was somewhat dampened by significant consumer cost burden due to…

Alcoholic drinks in the Philippines continued to see healthy growth in volume terms in 2023. This was within the context of a gradually improving economy, which had a positive impact on consumer spending. Indeed, the country finished with year with a…

In 2023, the collective weight of inflationary pressures, waning consumer confidence, and persistent brand boycotts led total volume sales of alcoholic drinks in the US to drop to their lowest level in a decade. Bright spots existed in categories…

The sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks are illegal in Kuwait and, therefore, 100% of sales generated in Kuwait’s alcoholic drinks industry comes from non alcoholic beer. The category saw an upturn in its performance in 2022 as it witnessed some…

In 2022, alcoholic drinks in Australia saw little movement in total volume sales. However, 2022 was a transitionary year for alcoholic drinks in Australia, as the country gradually normalised after all restrictions and border closures were lifted at…

Sales of alcoholic drinks increased in 2022 in both the off- and the on-trade as the market continued to recover from declines seen during the pandemic. Rising local production played a huge role by making products more affordable and more…

Alcoholic drinks has recovered to pre-pandemic sales levels in volume and value terms, with consumption rising following the abolishment of social and travel restrictions. Horeca establishments were open without any limitations in 2022 enabling…

Alcoholic drinks has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, after being negatively impacted in 2020 due to the closure of establishments that sell alcoholic beverages and food. In 2021, the situation started to improve, with a full recovery on…

In 2022, Alcoholic drinks in Bulgaria were mainly influenced by a 16.9% inflation rate, the Ukraine war, supply problems, high transport costs and delivery delays. All this led to a considerable rise in unit prices and stock problems among…

Total volume sales of alcoholic drinks in Paraguay maintained positive growth in 2022. The removal of COVID-19 restrictions enabled consumers to release pent-up demand, with sales also boosted by the return of tourism. Consumers craved…

While off-trade volume sales remained higher, the on-trade channel was the major driver of total volume sales growth in beer and spirits in 2022. Growth rates were closer in on- and off-trade volume terms in wine. The stronger overall growth…

In 2022, volume sales of alcoholic drinks experienced a slight improvement, primarily driven by the revival of the on-trade sector. However, there has been a noticeable shift among consumers towards reduced alcohol consumption, largely influenced by…

In 2022, the alcoholic drinks market in Indonesia experienced significant recovery on the back of the easing of the restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19 and consumers becoming more confident about dining out. The revival of…

While alcoholic drinks are no longer being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, global inflation is impacting pricing and consumers incomes. This is leading to downtrading and is especially impacting premium and luxury brands. Meanwhile, the…