Alcoholic Drinks

In 2023, the fall in total volume sales of wine in Australia was largely due to a significant decline in the off-trade channel. This has been the trend for wine since 2021-2022 and the end of lockdowns - the period when wine sales had peaked -…

In 2023, on-trade volume sales of spirits in Australia reached 14.2 million litres, sitting just below pre-pandemic levels, as the channel continued to recover from the impact of COVID-19. The strong performance was impressive considering the tough…

The resilience of RTDs in Australia resulted in further double-digit volume growth through both on-trade and off-trade channels in 2023. A substantial proportion of the category is comprised of spirit-based RTDs, with the latter’s growth levels…

Total volume sales of cider/perry in Australia declined in 2023, largely driven by a further drop in demand via the off-trade channel. Cider/perry was significantly impacted by weak economic activity in the country and consumers reducing their…

Premiumisation has been a consistent trend in alcoholic drinks in the local market, with consumers favouring the higher quality of premium beer in Australia, despite the higher associated cost. However, the consumption of premium lager has been in…

In 2023, total demand for alcoholic drinks in Australia marginally improved following a relatively poor performance the previous year, with inflation and interest rates reaching a plateau and starting to stabilise. Consumer spending remained rather…

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…

As the country emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, the wine industry found itself at cross-roads. With wine being quite a mature category, strong innovation in spirit-based RTDs has created strong competition for wine, with RTDs positioned as…

The health and wellness trend seen globally and in New Zealand, particularly amongst millennial consumers, has been influencing demand for ‘better-for-you’ drinks, such as zero-alcohol beers, lighter wines, low-alcohol seltzers, and lower carb and…

RTDs (Ready-to-Drink beverages) have maintained their position as the strongest performing category within the alcoholic drinks market in New Zealand. Historically plagued by a reputation for being high in sugar, targeted toward children, and…

Cider/perry experienced strong growth during the early stages of the review period, with premiumisation trends driving the reinvigoration of the category. However, the same underlying growth drivers that benefited the category are now hurting it, as…

As New Zealand emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the performance of beer was characterised by strong growth in two key categories – ales and non-alcoholic beers, with both categories recording double digit growth. With the categories operating at…

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on on-trade sales of alcoholic drinks in New Zealand, with lockdowns and restrictions limiting the trading ability of on-trade outlets. Although the country has moved on from the pandemic and reopened…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

This report considers what socialising will look like in a post-COVID-19 era, focusing on several key questions. A return to the “Roaring Twenties” in the beverages space or a continuing decimation of the on-trade? How has socialising changed (eg…

As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

To help companies understand which categories are most primed for sustained e-commerce growth post-pandemic, Euromonitor developed the E-Commerce Readiness Model. This tool uses analytic modelling to determine which countries and categories have the…