Alcoholic Drinks

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…

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…

Post-pandemic, Taiwanese consumers have faced significant constraints on their household budgets, leading them to forego the purchase of goods not considered essential. There has been a concomitant reduction in expenditure on wine, leading to a…

Vodka remains the largest category among spirits in Uzbekistan, occupying up to 95% of the spirits market by volume, making its dynamics crucial to the overall spirits market. In 2023, vodka posted negative trends in both production and sales.…

A decline in volume sales of spirits in Taiwan in 2023 reflected inflationary spikes, which led to increasing costs and workforce, shipping, logistics and inventory issues. The cost of spirits is relatively high compared with other alcoholic drinks…