Alcoholic Drinks

Spirits in Tunisia faced considerable challenges in 2023, recording negative volume growth amidst economic pressures and regulatory changes. Decreased purchasing power among Tunisian consumers, coupled with new taxes levied on spirits, contributed to…

2023 was a difficult year for spirits. Despite experiencing a period of high growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, the category faced an increasingly challenging environment due to both consumer and industry dynamics. Supply chain issues and rising…

Spirits in the UK experienced another weak performance in 2023, recording both on-trade and off-trade volume declines. Sales via the on-trade channel were negatively impacted by high cost of living and the desire among local consumers to save money,…

For the first time since 2020 at the height of the pandemic, off-trade outpaced on-trade within spirits in the United Arab Emirates, both in terms of volume and value growth. The channel was supported by the easier process of obtaining an alcohol…

Volume sales of spirits in the Philippines registered positive growth in 2023. This was within the context of a gradually improving economy, which had a positive impact on disposable incomes. Gin and rum remained the most important product areas in…

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…

The challenging economic situation in the Czech Republic led to weaker demand for spirits in both the off-trade and on-trade in 2023. Czech households came under more intense financial pressure due to prevailing high inflation, with the price of…

Spirits saw a rise in volume sales in Thailand in 2023. Thailand's vibrant hospitality and tourism industry makes a significant contribution to the consumption of spirits in the country. Tourist destinations, such as Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai,…

A decline in volume sales of spirits in Taiwan in 2023 reflected inflationary spikes, which led to increasing costs and workforce, shipping, logistics and inventory issues. The cost of spirits is relatively high compared with other alcoholic drinks…

Spirits in Switzerland saw further double-digit on-trade volume growth in 2023, while off-trade volume sales returned to growth after a moderate slowdown in 2022. As a result, total volume sales witnessed a strong increase in 2023, following only a…

Spirits saw a decline in total volume sales in Sweden in 2023. As in other categories of alcoholic drinks, spirits saw growth in the on-trade channel during the year, while off-trade volume sales fell. A key constraint on the development of spirits…

After strong growth in total volume terms in 2021 and 2022, sales of spirits declined in 2023 due largely to a further decline in off-trade sales. The decline in the consumption of spirits in Spain can be attributed to several factors. First, as…

Sprits in South Korea recorded a total volume decline in 2023. However, not all categories faced a negative performance. For instance, whiskies demonstrated robust growth, notably influenced by the behaviours of Generation Z of legal drinking age,…

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 2023, spirits emerged as one of the fastest-growing categories in alcoholic drinks in Slovenia. This surge in consumption is primarily driven by the perceived quality and association with status and sophistication. Rum and gin, in particular, have…

Total volume sales of spirits in Slovakia continued to decline in 2023, Growth was impacted by mounting inflationary pressures, which weighed heavily on consumer purchasing power, especially when it came to discretionary items. Excise taxes for…

In 2022, enthusiastic bar-goers drove strong on-trade volume growth for spirits. The full reopening of nightlife venues drove the growth of Singapore’s bar and cocktail scene, as businesses saw a rise in reservations. Singapore has a world-renowned…

Spirits volume sales slowed down in 2023 with the on-trade responsible for most of the growth in Serbia. The on-trade sector is steadily recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and should see a full rebound in volume sales during 2024. With the rate of…

Spirits suffered from inflationary pressures in 2023 with higher input costs associated with energy and raw materials driving up average prices in Romania. Excise duty also increased in January 2023 which contributed to price growth and the weaker…

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…