Wine

In most parts of the country, excluding Herzegovina, beer was always the dominant alcoholic drink, and wine was viewed as an upscale option, with which most consumers were not comfortable experimenting. The reason for such a perception is the culture...

Benefiting from an image as having some health benefits, the authentic experience associated with it and favourable demographic changes, wine has enjoyed steady modest growth in the last two decades. In particular, still light grape wine, accounting ...

The changing demographic in Europe and Germany is influencing demand for wine. As the population of the older wine-drinking generation is shrinking, volume and value sales are also declining. Even though young adult Germans consume wine, they do not ...

In 2018, still white wine was the key growth driver of the overall wine category. The increased preference for light alcoholic beverages benefitted still white wine consumption in 2018. Its suitability with a large variety of dishes, especially from ...

As a result of Swiss consumers opting to reduce their overall alcohol intake, wine total volume sales continued to decline 2018. Even though the country’s thriving tourism industry, especially during the winter months, offset some of the negative ...

In 2018, total wine volume sales declined whilst value sales increased. Premiumisation was the most important trend recorded, with consumers preferring to drink less wine, in order to lead a healthier life, but to consume products that are more ...

Wine continued to decline in total volume terms in 2018, as consumers were progressively “drinking less but better quality”. In addition to the continuous collapse of the previously dynamic niche of flavoured wine, still light grape wine was largely ...

Wine is not a traditional product in Guatemala, and the lack of domestic production means it is all imported. Most consumers live in urban areas and are in the middle- to upper-income groups. They have higher disposable incomes and follow ...

Wine continues to be viewed as an attractive lower alcohol alternative amongst a wide base of middle- and high-income Costa Ricans, which helps to explain its good momentum. Still red wine continues to set the pace in terms of sales and growth. New ...

Sales of takju showed positive performance in 2018 supported by launches of new flavours, a wider consumer base and improved marketing. Young adult consumers of legal drinking age in particular are the main drivers for growth of premium takju. Takju ...

Sparkling wine and still rosé wine continued to drive growth in wine in 2018. Although they still account for small shares, their volume and value growth rates continue to exceed those of still light grape wine. Prosecco and sparkling rosé in ...

The summer of 2018 in Denmark was unusually warm, with this helping to drive sales of lighter/chilled wines. For instance, Salling Group, the entity behind the Bilka, Føtex and Netto grocery chains, observed a strong increase in demand for lighter ...

In 2018, wine in Belarus recorded a single-digit volume decline that was driven by the continued fall in non-grape wine consumption. The improving economic situation and rising disposable income led to growing attention for better-quality wine. As a ...

Wine witnessed double-digit total volume growth in 2018. The primary reasons for the growth are linked to it being a younger category in India, newer competitors entering and the increasing popularity of wine amongst women. However, wine faces some ...

Over the forecast period, wine is expected to maintain dynamic growth, as consumers become increasingly curious and knowledgeable about the wine offer. More consumers are likely to develop a more sophisticated palate regarding wine, and recognise the...

Total volume sales in wine continued to see a slight downward trend in Austria in 2018, but solid growth in value prevailed. Generally, wine is more affected by the long-term trend towards less alcohol consumption and a tendency favouring quality ...

As a result of increasing consumer awareness with regard to the health benefits of reducing one’s alcohol consumption, Australians are seeking lighter wine varieties with a lower ABV. This is being reflected in the decline of fortified wines due to ...

Taxes on wine imports increased in Azerbaijan in 2018. For example, the import tax on still light grape wine and fortified wine rose from AZN2.0 to AZN3.5 per litre, while that on champagne rose from AZN2.5 to AZN5.0 per litre. Price hikes that ...

Non-grape wine maintained stable growth in 2018, supported by the consociation of its major consumption areas in Jiangsu province, Zhejiang province and Shanghai. In addition, domestic consumption is the main growth driver for non-grape wine, as the ...

In most parts of the country, excluding Herzegovina, beer was always the dominant alcoholic drink, and wine was viewed as an upscale option, with which most consumers were not comfortable experimenting. The reason for such a perception is the culture...