Alcoholic Drinks

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…

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,…

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…

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,…

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.…

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…