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.
Retail volume sales of beer in Morocco registered dynamic growth due to several factors. Declining purchasing power prompted consumers to shy away from expensive wine and spirits, with many swapping to beer as it is considered cheaper. The…
Beer in Romania suffered further volume sales decline due to lower purchasing power. Inflation remained stubbornly high with increasing manufacturing costs driving up average prices of beer. The adverse weather during the all-important summer months…
Cider/perry saw volume sales stagnate in Austria in 2023. During the year, the category saw improved consumption in pubs and bars, as the on-trade channel continued to recover from the low point it experienced during the pandemic. However, this was…
In 2023, cider and perry in Croatia continued their upward trajectory, surpassing 2019 volume sales in both the off-trade and on-trade channels. This resurgence was primarily driven by the return of open-air socialising, concerts, festivals, and…
2023 saw a decline in cider/perry sales in Estonia. Although cider remains a popular beverage in foodservice during the summer, economic uncertainty in 2023 caused sales to suffer. Sweet options like Fizz and Kiss lost ground as consumers became more…
Cider/perry has a niche profile in Guatemala with it being sold mainly through modern retail channels, with only limited shelf space and visibility. Brands such as Arbor Mist, Eva and Wells have narrow portfolios of three to four flavours and have…
Characterised by fruity flavours and lower alcohol content, cider/perry is gaining popularity in Kenya, especially among female and younger consumers who may be new to alcohol. Notable brands like Savannah Premium Dry Cider, Hunter’s Gold from Kenya…
Cider/perry in Romania has equally felt the impact of price increases and the high cost of living in 2023, as in other categories. However, volume growth rose slightly in the off-trade and on-trade, reflecting the increasing number of consumers loyal…
RTDs saw volume sales rise in Austria in 2023. During the year, RTDs continued to benefit from a lasting shift to consuming alcoholic drinks at home, which is the environment in which such drinks are predominantly consumed. The reasons for this…
In 2023, spirits-based RTDs continued to dominate the Croatian market, bolstered by the popularity of well-known spirit brands that serve as the main ingredients for many of these RTDs. Notable brands include Smirnoff, Absolut vodka, Bacardi and…
RTDs in Estonia is the second largest in the Baltic states after Latvia, with Lithuania showing a different consumption pattern. Sales grew in 2023 as RTDs became a popular choice for consumers seeking a fizzy, low-alcohol alternative to beer or…
RTDs in Guatemala registered healthy volume growth in what is an increasingly popular alcoholic drink, with volume sales increasing by a fifth. RTDs drinks are mainly consumed by younger consumers of under 30 years-of-age, with their bright colourful…
In Kenya, consumers especially in younger generations are drawn towards RTDs. Sales are increasing in the off-trade channel as consumers embrace outdoor drinking and enjoy outdoor activities such as road trips, camping etc. E-commerce has emerged as…
The RTDs category in Morocco continues to achieve extremely low sales in 2023, but also saw its volume sales fall further during the year. The category struggled throughout the review period, as the number of products on offer remained limited to two…
In 2023, an increasing number of well-known brands and cocktail mixes supported volume growth for RTDs in Romania. The development of cocktail culture in both the on-trade and home helped to widen the appeal of RTDs. Home consumption of traditional…
Total volume sales of spirits declined in Austria in 2023. Overall volume sales in spirits were helped by a positive performance in the on-trade, as consumers continued to return to bars and inns after the low water mark of the COVID-19 crisis.…
In 2023, the frequency of spirits consumption in Croatia saw a notable increase, as social activities both in on-trade and off-trade settings began to resemble pre-pandemic patterns. Retailers observed a heightened demand for spirits, with products…
In 2023, spirits in Estonia experienced a calmer year compared to previous ones. After the fluctuations during the pandemic, sales of spirits demonstrated a more stagnant performance. The product area took a breather, stabilising after the volatility…
In spite of continuing price rises, spirits in Guatemala registered moderate volume growth in 2023. One reason being that consumers of spirits are generally less price sensitive than beer consumers. Tequila (mezcal) was the best performer in terms of…
Spirits in Kenya experienced significant growth in terms of total volume sales over the review period, fuelled by the growing popularity of international brands. Increased importation of a diverse range of international spirits has been instrumental…