Wine

2022 saw total volume sales of wine register moderate growth and this was entirely due to the strong performance recorded in the on-trade. The re-opening of Turkey’s consumer foodservices industry during the post-pandemic era as COVID-19 control…

Wine prices remained more resilient compared to other alcoholic drinks categories in 2022. This was thanks to a strong supply from previous years and fierce price competition from imported wine. This helped wine to stay competitive. Additionally,…

Wine in Sweden saw a disappointing performance in 2022, thanks to a moderate decline in off-trade volumes. Sales flourished during the first year of the pandemic, having benefitted from minimal international travel and cross-border trade across much…

On-trade wine sales enjoyed a strong recovery in 2022, pushing overall wine volumes sales well above pre-pandemic levels. A significant recovery was seen in the Horeca channel as all COVID-19 restrictions were removed for the full year. There is a…

The grape harvest of 2022 proved to be mostly disappointing for vineyards, with extreme droughts negatively impacting overall yields. However, the warmer weather, comparable to Southern European regions, allowed wine makers to produce more speciality…

Wine saw healthy growth in total volume terms in 2022 with sales boosted by a further recovery in sales through the on-trade. With COVID-19 fears subsiding and restrictions lifted consumers started to return to their old pre-pandemic lifestyles which…

Wine in Romania witnessed a volume sales decrease in both off-trade and on-trade sectors in 2022, largely due to the reduction in purchasing power triggered by soaring inflation and the cost of living. The majority of the population found their…

Polish consumers saw a notable increase in the prices of products and services that satisfy basic needs in 2022 including food, utilities, and loan costs. This price inflation prompted a more cautious and analytical approach to discretionary…

Due to the economic climate in 2022, partnered with the ongoing cost-conscious behaviour triggered by the start of COVID-19, low-cost options have been preferred among many consumers. This has led to the strong performance of beer and RTDs. As such,…

Off-trade wine sales saw a strong decline in volume and value in 2022, largely due to the revival of cross-border trade with Sweden and an increase in international travel in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. The on-trade wine market experienced…

Total volume growth was robust in 2022 thanks to the enduring popularity of wine among local consumers in North Macedonia, which is well known for its wine drinking and production. The impact of inflation on consumption and prices was moderate. Unit…

Wine in Kenya saw continued strong and steady total volume sales growth in 2022, especially among the local middle-class consumer base. This expansion is predominantly fuelled by increased consumer awareness, which in turn is a result of concerted…

Wine registered very healthy volume growth in 2022. Part of the reason for the positive performance was increased socialising, as society fully opened up post pandemic lockdowns. The return of foreign tourists also contributed to the growth, as well…

Wine enjoyed a strong performance in 2022 with off-trade and on-trade volume sales both registering robust increases. The wine industry had faced shortages and higher logistics costs in 2021 leading to weak results. During 2022, there was a complete…

Wine in Bulgaria continued to increase in volume terms in 2022, mainly due to on-trade growth. However, wine consumption through consumer foodservice remained below 2019 levels because of inflation and huge price increases. As a result, most local…

Consumption of wine remains robust in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with strong total volume growth in 2022. Red wine remains a firm favourite among locals as red wines are considered the best accompaniment to traditional meals in Bosnia and Herzegovina.…

Wine sales were decreasing in Belgium retail in 2022. Cross-border trade and the opening of horeca outlets were key reasons for a decline in retail sales, while the old-fashioned image of still and fortified wine continued to result in a decline for…

Wine witnessed volume and value growth in 2022 thanks to the strong recovery of on-trade sales, with all types of bars/pubs, restaurants and nightclubs reopened. The only downside to this trend was the weaker performance in off-trade sales, which…

Total volume sales of wine recorded just 1% growth in 2022, with off-trade experiencing a marginal decline, compared to on-trade’s impressive rise of 19%. A second consecutive year of double-digit volume for on-trade in 2022 was due to the further…

Wine consumption in the Philippines saw strong rises in 2022, mainly thanks to the country’s broader recovery post-pandemic. On-trade consumption in particular recorded a notable uptick, with the benefits rippling through to the expansion of the wine…