Alcoholic Drinks

White spirits in South Africa, as epitomised by gin and vodka, continued to record positive growth in 2023. Gordon’s Dry Gin aims to regain lost ground in gin by introducing two new flavours. Sunset Orange and Pink Berry have joined its other…

In terms of total volume sales, the spirits category was more or less static in 2023. As with other alcoholic drinks categories, current value growth was much higher as there was a substantial increase in average unit prices. Throughout the…

Wine in Bolivia saw total volume sales decline for a fourth consecutive year in 2023, and the category registered negative results in this regard at both the off- and on-trade levels. As was the case earlier in the review period, the contraction was…

In 2023, total value sales of wine in Cameroon experienced robust growth, fuelled by a consistent increase in imports. Vermouth imports notably surged towards the end of the review period. Sparkling wine, particularly champagne, has seen double-digit…

Throughout 2023, wine in Georgia witnessed a gradual recovery following the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Production of Georgian wine experienced growth, reaffirming its status as the most consumed alcoholic beverage in the country. However, a…

The reopening of the market, as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis ebbed, boosted wine in Greece in the on-trade channel. However, strong pressure on disposable incomes, as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, meant Greek consumers went out less,…

Overall demand for wine in Hong Kong continued to grow in 2023, supported by the steady recovery of the on-trade channel amid increased frequency of social events, gatherings and banquets. The city’s reopening was the catalyst for many local…

Wine sales continued to decline in 2023, following an ongoing trend. One key factor for this is the high prices attributed to wine, notably so for sparkling wine and champagne, with these subcategories typically being expensive, and also affecting…

Wine saw volume sales increase in Israel in 2023. Hacarem raised the prices of its wine brands in January 2023 for on-trade establishments, with the off-trade channel also expected to see increases. Dalton Winery’s prices will increase by up to 8%,…

Wine is a relatively niche category in Nigeria that is growing from a low base, due to the growing desire for novel types of alcoholic drinks among Nigerians and an increase in the female drinking population. Wine is typically consumed on social…