Alcoholic Drinks

In 2023, wine in Singapore experienced a slight decline in total volume sales following the strong growth rates seen in 2021 and 2022. This trend mirrors that of many alcoholic drinks categories, influenced by the rising cost of living, which made…

Spirits in Singapore recorded a total volume decline in in 2023, after seeing growth throughout the rest of the review period. Notably, the off-trade channel experienced a far stronger decline than the on-trade channel. The on-trade channel itself…

RTDs saw slower total volume growth in Singapore in 2023 compared with the previous two years, which recorded high growth, spurred by the rebound of the on-trade channel, along with revenge socialising and the release of pent-up demand for indulgent…

Cider/perry saw another year of total volume decline in Singapore in 2023, and the steepest decline within alcoholic drinks. Like the overall alcoholic drinks industry, cider/perry struggled to achieve volume growth amidst the broader alcohol…

In 2023, total volume sales of beer in Singapore saw only minimal growth, mainly due to weaker consumer sentiment amidst the high cost of living. This dampened spending as consumers became increasingly value-driven in their purchasing decisions,…

In 2023, alcoholic drinks in Singapore saw a slight decline in total volume sales. This was mainly due to weaker consumer sentiment amidst the higher cost of living, which dampened spending as consumers became increasingly value-driven in their…

Off-trade volume sales of wine in Germany continued to decline in 2023, albeit at a more moderate pace than in 2022, as the category followed the strong post-pandemic resumption of on-trade sales. This overall downward trend in off-trade channels was…

A modest decline in total volume sales of spirits in Germany was evident in 2023, as the small gains via on-trade driven by the continued post-pandemic recovery failed to offset the drop in demand through the off-trade channel. Spirits are…

RTDs in Germany continued to record strong total volume growth in 2023, despite a slowdown following the double-digit growth witnessed the previous year. The category’s performance was mainly driven by the rising popularity of spirit-based RTDs. The…

Off-trade volume sales of cider/perry in Germany recorded solid growth in 2023, as the category continued to attract new consumers by being increasingly considered an alternative to beer. The wide offer of fruit-flavoured cider/perry has helped to…

Total volume sales for beer in Germany declined in 2023, as off-trade sales suffered from the shift towards more moderate alcohol consumption among young adults, combined with their rising preference for other types of alcoholic drinks, notably…

Following the upheavals witnessed in previous years linked to the pandemic, and a major rebound for on-trade sales due to the full reopening of foodservice outlets in 2022, thereby boosting overall volume sales growth of alcoholic drinks in Germany,…

As the post-pandemic recovery gave way to a world steeped in geopolitical conflict and severe inflationary pressures, the alcoholic drinks industry’s resilience was put to the test. With global total volume growth rates turning negative and the…

A fall in volumes in 2023 suggests an end to post-pandemic momentum in alcoholic drinks. On-trade recovery has stalled, hampered by the impact of sustained cost of living pressures in addition to existing behavioural change. Distribution patterns…

There is a developing wine culture in Ukraine with locals becoming more familiar with the different varieties and this is supporting a per capita increase in sales. Many consumers remained limited in their traveling in 2023 due to legislative…

Indonesia’s wine category is developing well driven by multiple factors. Firstly, there has been a noticeable increase in domestic wine consumption within the country, spurred on by the widespread adoption of e-commerce platforms. These digital…

The post-pandemic period witnessed a remarkable surge in wine consumption in Ecuador, with consumers embracing the habit of regular wine drinking. This fostered high expectations within the industry, attracting numerous smaller brands alongside the…

In 2023, wine in Azerbaijan continued to witness moderate growth in retail volume and current value terms. Wine is a staple beverage at large social gatherings such as weddings and parties, and commonly consumed when Azerbaijanis come together with…

Overall spirits saw a strong sales performance in total volume terms in 2023, driven by the largest categories – vodka, brandy and whiskies – all of which saw their sales exceed pre-war figures. Vodka benefited from consumers shifting from the…

In 2023, spirits continued to witness double-digit volume sales growth in Indonesia. The pace of development slowed markedly after two consecutive years of dynamic volume growth. Locals have become more comfortable with dining out and drinking…