Alcoholic Drinks

In 2023, the frequency of spirits consumption in Croatia saw a notable increase, as social activities both in on-trade and off-trade settings began to resemble pre-pandemic patterns. Retailers observed a heightened demand for spirits, with products…

Overall, spirits sales declined moderately in Denmark in 2023. There were substantial differences among the various spirits categories. Products such as akvavit, brandy, and cognac experienced the most significant volume reductions, while…

While spirits continued to be a popular alcoholic drink in the Dominican Republic in 2023, it registered a significant drop in volume sales. With the economy spluttering and prices also rising, consumers cut down on consumption of spirits, as prices…

The spirits category has been greatly affected by the increase in ICE tax (Special Consumption Tax) for alcoholic beverages, which is a tax levied on each litre of pure alcohol. Since the spirits category has the highest levels of alcohol, it has…

Compared to other alcoholic drinks categories, the market for spirits in Egypt registered only modest volume growth in 2023. This was due largely to its relatively high price point compared to other products, such as beer and wine, which made it…

In 2023, spirits in Estonia experienced a calmer year compared to previous ones. After the fluctuations during the pandemic, sales of spirits demonstrated a more stagnant performance. The product area took a breather, stabilising after the volatility…

Volume sales of spirits in Finland continued to fall in 2023, alongside a drop in per-capita consumption. Demand was negatively impacted by the rising prominence of the sober curious trend, which promotes a more mindful and moderate approach to…

Sales of spirits declined in total volume terms in 2023. This stemmed from the combination of a number of negative factors including the end of the positive post-pandemic offsetting effect that boosted on-trade sales in 2021 and 2022. There were also…

In 2023, the influx of immigrants from Russia did not significantly impact vodka sales in Georgia, resulting in a subdued growth compared to the previous year. Consumption of spirits remained relatively constant, with distinct preferences observed…

Total volume sales of spirits recorded a marked recovery in 2022, driven by the full reopening of the on-trade channel, as night clubs were finally allowed to reopen with no restrictions in March 2022. Although the shift in consumption occasions…