Alcoholic Drinks

Total retail volume sales of wine declined again in 2023 as the negative sales trends of the last five years continued. The main driver of declining sales in both the on-trade and the off-trade is the falling demand for still light grape wine, with…

Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, spirits in New Zealand was riding a wave of positive growth, with premiumisation and the craft trend the primary drivers of growth in the category. During 2020, at the peak of the pandemic, retail sales…

RTDs remains the strongest performing category within New Zealand’s alcoholic drinks industry and the category was reinvigorated over the review period thanks to the rapid success of emerging local brand Pal’s, the success of which has largely…

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruption to New Zealand’s hospitality sector for much of 2020 and into 2021 as the extremely strict approach taken to social distancing meant that cafés, restaurants and bars were required to remain closed.…

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…

Overall, New Zealand’s alcoholic drinks industry faced significant challenges during 2023 with the rising cost of production and inflation having a huge impact on consumer spending habits. Many consumers have cut all non-essential spending due to the…

In 2023, the fall in total volume sales of wine in Australia was largely due to a significant decline in the off-trade channel. This has been the trend for wine since 2021-2022 and the end of lockdowns - the period when wine sales had peaked -…

In 2023, on-trade volume sales of spirits in Australia reached 14.2 million litres, sitting just below pre-pandemic levels, as the channel continued to recover from the impact of COVID-19. The strong performance was impressive considering the tough…

The resilience of RTDs in Australia resulted in further double-digit volume growth through both on-trade and off-trade channels in 2023. A substantial proportion of the category is comprised of spirit-based RTDs, with the latter’s growth levels…

Total volume sales of cider/perry in Australia declined in 2023, largely driven by a further drop in demand via the off-trade channel. Cider/perry was significantly impacted by weak economic activity in the country and consumers reducing their…

Premiumisation has been a consistent trend in alcoholic drinks in the local market, with consumers favouring the higher quality of premium beer in Australia, despite the higher associated cost. However, the consumption of premium lager has been in…

In 2023, total demand for alcoholic drinks in Australia marginally improved following a relatively poor performance the previous year, with inflation and interest rates reaching a plateau and starting to stabilise. Consumer spending remained rather…

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

This report considers what socialising will look like in a post-COVID-19 era, focusing on several key questions. A return to the “Roaring Twenties” in the beverages space or a continuing decimation of the on-trade? How has socialising changed (eg…

As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

To help companies understand which categories are most primed for sustained e-commerce growth post-pandemic, Euromonitor developed the E-Commerce Readiness Model. This tool uses analytic modelling to determine which countries and categories have the…