Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
India was one of the few significant international markets to have registered a full recovery in alcohol drink sales in volume terms in 2022. The country's relatively young population played a pivotal role in this regard, setting it apart from…
In addition to being a staple at large social gatherings such as weddings and parties, wine is traditionally among the alcoholic drinks most commonly consumed when Azerbaijanis come together with friends and family in smaller numbers in private…
Vodka continues to be the dominant product area in overall spirits, still accounting for close to 90% of spirits sales in total volume terms in 2022. This means that the dynamics in vodka generally determine the performance of overall spirits, with…
RTDs continues to be among the smallest alcoholic drinks categories in Azerbaijan, with young adult consumers as its main target audience. Traditionally, the category has been perceived as an affordable way to drink and, in 2022, it received a new…
Cider/perry posted only marginally positive growth in 2022 as its recovery after the steep decline seen in sales in 2020 seemed to run out of steam. Following the double-digit decline in 2020, cider/perry showed a modest rebound in volume sales terms…
In 2022, beer showed a positive trend, with total volume sales recording a modest increase, driven by a strong performance in the on-trade. The recovery of the market due to the restoration of tourist flows as well as a generally more stable…
In 2022, the recovery from COVID-19 as well as from the political events of 2020 continued to be seen in alcoholic drinks in Azerbaijan. A strong recovery in the tourism industry as COVID-19 restrictions were eased and then completely lifted…
Malaysia’s international borders were finally fully reopened to foreign tourists in April 2022. This provided a huge boost to local on-trade operators and in turn helped to stimulate sales of still light grape wine. Imported wine from Australia…
Sales of spirits rebounded strongly in total volume terms in 2022 although the performances of the different categories varied. For instance, standard vodka as well as standard and premium English gin enjoyed healthy growth in total volume terms in…
Wine-based RTDs was the most dynamic category in total volume terms in 2022. This was a turnaround in fortunes for a category which was in decline even before the pandemic. The category benefited from the lifting of restrictions on bars/pubs and…