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.
In 2023, wine in Uzbekistan maintained its steady positive growth trend. There was a noticeable evolution in the culture of wine consumption, with consumers becoming increasingly informed and educated. While previously the focus was primarily on…
Overall, it was a negative picture for alcohol in Kazakhstan in 2023, with volume sales falling. Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia and its war in Ukraine is negatively impacting the local economy and leading to high inflation. Inflation…
Alcoholic drinks in Myanmar has experienced a robust recovery in 2023 as the pandemic has finally come to an end. On-trade sales have rebounded significantly in urban centres, tourist destinations, and stable regions. The off-trade channel is also…
Beer in Kazakhstan registered a significant fall in volume sales in 2023, as steep price rises dampened demand. Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia and its war in Ukraine is negatively impacting the economy and leading to high inflation.…
Cider registered very healthy volume growth in in Kazakhstan 2023, as it pays off for local players that recently launched offerings. Up to now, cider has had a small foothold, with varying imported brands from various countries such as Russia,…
Volume sales continued to be low for RTDs in 2023, and registered only minimal volume growth. Younger adult consumers of legal drinking age are the target audience, and these younger consumers are now more looking for alcoholic drink as an…
Spirits in Kazakhstan registered a fall in volume sales in 2023. Vodka continued to dominate spirits, accounting for nearly 80% of total volume, thus shaping the overall trends in spirits. Despite vodka's traditional significance in Kazakh culture,…
Wine in Kazakhstan registered very healthy volume growth in 2023, as the wine culture continued to develop, with consumers becoming more discerning. There was also a wide of range of quality, competitively priced wines available, such as from Georgia…
Alcoholic drinks saw volume sales rise in Thailand in 2023. Beer and imported spirits registered a dynamic year, while wine saw growth in the number of imports and cider/perry remained a niche segment. Tourism was a key influence on the development…
Beer saw volume sales increase in Thailand in 2023. On-trade is considered an important distribution channel for beer in the Thai market. Many brand-sponsored events such as concerts and festivals are held to generate awareness and sales, though this…