RTDs

Wine-based RTDs was the most dynamic category in total volume terms in 2022. This was a turnaround in fortunes for a category which was in decline even before the pandemic. The category benefited from the lifting of restrictions on bars/pubs and…

RTDs remains among the smallest alcoholic drinks categories in Kazakhstan, with younger adult consumers of legal drinking age as the target audience. There is still lack of innovation in RTDs, with more novelties needed to attract consumers and boost…

RTDs returned to volume growth in 2022 following two years of significant decline due to the markedly changed conditions of the COVID-19 crisis. However, sales remained well below the levels seen immediately prior to the pandemic. Despite the…

RTDs used to be considered exotic and a “lighter” alcoholic drink in South Korea among younger generations of adults. However, beer has now replaced this positioning. While the leading RTD players, such as Independent Liquor Korea and Lotte Asahi…

On-trade volume sales of RTDs witnessed further dynamic growth in 2022. Sales were impacted by the removal of capacity limits on nightlife establishments as COVID-19 safe management measures continued to ease. Efforts by operators to encourage…