Market research on the alcoholic drinks industry. Standardised an...
Market research on the alcoholic drinks industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends.
During 2022, India continued to witness a growing preference for low-calorie alcoholic beverages, as well as those with a lower alcohol content. This was driven by growing levels of health-consciousness and changing lifestyles post-COVID-19.…
RTDs in Hong Kong recorded significant on-trade volume growth as pandemic restrictions were fully removed in early 2023, leading to an increasing number of consumers visiting bars and clubs to socialise. At-home parties also remained popular as a…
RTDs in China maintained strong growth in both off-trade volume and current value terms in 2023, with both increasing by double digits, with on-trade sales also rising. Generally, younger consumers of legal purchasing age in China are gradually…
RTDs continue to occupy a niche position within alcoholic drinks in Azerbaijan, with a particular focus on attracting young consumers. Historically perceived as an economical drink, RTDs were revitalised in 2022-2023 with the introduction of the new…
Cider/perry remained a relatively niche product in terms of volume sales in Vietnam in 2023, due to the overwhelming popularity of beer in the country. While it can be advertised, due to its low ABV, its higher unit price compared to beer is a…
Cider/perry, which is a niche market in the Philippines, continued to see modest, albeit positive growth in volume terms in 2023. The category competes closely with other alcoholic drinks, such as beer and RTDs, which have a more established…
Cider/perry saw volume sales increase in Thailand in 2023. Cider/perry relies heavily on the on-trade channel, while it has remained a challenge to develop off-trade sales because Thai consumers are not familiar with drinking cider/perry products. In…
Cider/perry gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic when local consumers stayed home due to fears around contagion. However, Taiwan reopened its national border in 2023, and with a resumption of travel and more opportunities to socialise outside…
Despite the easing of restrictions on nightlife businesses, the on-trade consumption of cider/perry failed to return to growth in 2022. However, the strongest volume decline was seen by the off-trade channel. Historically, much of the consumption of…
Manufacturers of cider/perry continued to experience challenges in 2023 due to rising operating costs (eg transportation, labour, utilities and more) and elevated inflation. Hence, players like Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd, Heineken Malaysia Bhd…
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,…
In 2023, cider/perry in Japan witnessed a total volume decline. However, the on-trade rebound was significant, continuing the double-digit growth observed in 2022. Despite the lifting of COVID-19 quasi-emergency measures across all prefectures in…
In 2023, cider in Indonesia experienced similar volume growth to the previous year. Off-trade volumes, encompassing supermarket and retail sales, continues to exceed on-trade volume by some margin, which includes sales in bars and restaurants. This…
Cider/perry held only a negligible presence in India in 2021. Given the country’s hot climate and interest in sparkling drinks it would suggest there is a potential market for these products, although currently cider/perry is only being produced on a…
Following the removal of pandemic restrictions, demand for cider/perry in Hong Kong continued to improve in 2023 due to the strong performance of off-trade in the city. In addition, the sustained openings of on-trade outlets led to a marginal…
In 2023, cider/perry in China maintained high growth rates, with total volume and current value growth rates in the double digits. Particularly high growth was seen in the on-trade channel, with growth rates exceeding 20%. The strong growth of…
Cider/perry has traditionally occupied a small niche in Azerbaijan due to the low per capita consumption of this alcoholic beverage. Demand is almost exclusively concentrated in off-trade channels, with very few on-trade establishments offering this…
Beer in Vietnam witnessed a sharp decline in volume terms in 2023, in contrast to the healthy performance of the previous year. This was attributable primarily to the elevated rate of inflation, which impacted discretionary spending. With prices of…
Beer in Uzbekistan experienced growth in production despite a decrease in consumption in 2023, which was attributed to rising religious influence and a societal shift away from alcoholic drinks. This growth in production is explained by the market…
Thanks to the improving economic conditions and a flourishing labour market, the market for beer in the Philippines continued to expand in both volume and current value terms in 2023 . The revitalisation of on-trade spending also emerged as a key…