Alcoholic Drinks

Spirits in Greece posted a further, if slower, increase in total volume sales in 2023, notwithstanding the cost-of-living crisis taking its toll on discretionary spending. The increase derived from ongoing strong growth in on-trade consumption as…

Total volume sales of spirits in Hong Kong continued to rise in 2023, as tourists and expatriates gradually returned to the city, while an increase in the number of banquets hosted and public festivals, concerts, and events helped to drive up demand.…

Spirits achieved marginal volume growth in Ireland in 2023. While off-trade sales saw a sub-decimal volume decline, this was balanced by small positive growth in on-trade sales. This is supported by mixology trends, alongside the fact that cocktails…

Spirits saw a slight rise in volume sales in Israel in 2023. The locally produced spirits market has been growing in recent years. Milk & Honey (M&H) whisky won an international award in the World Whiskies Awards 2023 for having the World's Best…

Spirits was the only category in alcoholic drinks in Nigeria in 2023 to post positive volume growth although most categories recorded volume declines. With negative economic conditions, characterised by high inflation and low spending power,…

After a very strong 2022, the expectations from spirits producers, distributors and retailers in Portugal were very high for 2023. However, sales slowed considerably as Portuguese consumers were confronted by the rising cost of living, high interest…

White spirits in South Africa, as epitomised by gin and vodka, continued to record positive growth in 2023. Gordon’s Dry Gin aims to regain lost ground in gin by introducing two new flavours. Sunset Orange and Pink Berry have joined its other…

In terms of total volume sales, the spirits category was more or less static in 2023. As with other alcoholic drinks categories, current value growth was much higher as there was a substantial increase in average unit prices. Throughout the…

Wine in Bolivia saw total volume sales decline for a fourth consecutive year in 2023, and the category registered negative results in this regard at both the off- and on-trade levels. As was the case earlier in the review period, the contraction was…

In 2023, total value sales of wine in Cameroon experienced robust growth, fuelled by a consistent increase in imports. Vermouth imports notably surged towards the end of the review period. Sparkling wine, particularly champagne, has seen double-digit…