Beer

Beer sales declined sharply in total volume terms in 2022 which was largely due to various issues related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. First there was a glass bottle deficit as one of the main glass manufacturing facilities in Ukraine was damaged…

Indonesia’s beer category witnessed a much slower pace of volume growth in 2023, following two consecutive years of strong double-digit growth. This positive trend aligns with the increasing consumer acceptance of alcohol and greater market tolerance…

Beer in Ecuador witnessed a dynamic struggle for dominance in 2023. Cervecería Nacional, the incumbent leader, leveraged its diverse product portfolio catering to various socioeconomic segments and extensive national distribution network to maintain…

Beer in Azerbaijan experienced positive retail volume growth in 2023, despite the significant increases in unit prices of beer. This growth can be attributed to several factors, including the recovery of tourism, overall stabilisation of demand…

Beer plays a central role in the sale of alcoholic drinks in Malaysia accounting for the majority of sales in total volume terms. Having seen a sharp decline in sales following the outbreak of COVID-19, beer witnessed a strong recovery amid a full…

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…

Beer volume sales in Serbia remained upbeat in 2023, with the on-trade continuing to see double-digit growth and recovering back to pre-pandemic levels. Price sensitivity encouraged consumers to seek out cheaper prices of beer. As a result, one-fifth…

Towards the end of 2022, Todd Energy announced plans to shut down the only factory in the country that produces food-grade CO2. The decision was taken for safety reasons and no re-opening date was set. Following the 2022 closure of the Marsden Point…

According to official data, beer in Costa Rica recorded a CPI increase in excess of 16% in 2022, which was a sharp increase within the drinks industry. Coupled with the persistent inflationary pressures affecting the economy, consumers were forced to…

Sweden saw beer volume sales stagnate in 2023. The flat performance for total volume sales of beer resulted from the rise in on-trade volumes being offset by a fall in off-trade sales during the year. The category’s growth was constrained by the high…