Alcoholic Beverages Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Alcohol is a term that is derived from an Arabic word that refers to distillation and means “finely divided”. Alcoholic drinks have been consumed by people around the world since ancient times.

The names of some alcoholic drinks are influenced by their base material. A drink that has been fermented from a starch heavy grain like potatoes is called a beer. When the fermented mash is distilled, then the beverage is a spirit. Wine and brandy are made from grapes only. If an alcoholic drink is made from another kind of fruit, it is a fruit brandy of a fruit wine. Beer is made from barley or a combination of grains. Whiskey is made from grain or a blended mixture of grains. Vodka is distilled from potatoes or fermented grain.

In the United States, the individual states control the sale of alcohol. A country that does not allow the sale of alcohol is known as a dry county. Blue laws are in effect in some states, prohibiting the selling of alcohol on Sunday.

Some states like Nevada and Connecticut have very permissive rules and regulations in regard to alcohol. Other states such as Kansas and Oklahoma have very strict rules.

Most countries have laws that prohibit driving while impaired by alcohol. Punishments for such violations include fines, loss of drivers license and jail time. The legal thresh holds of blood alcohol levels range from 0.0% to 0.8%.

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Alcoholic Beverages Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Brazil Cider/Perry

    ... which continued, although to a lesser extent, in 2023. Inflation has been a long-standing issue in Brazil, and the memory of high inflation during the 1990s persists. The consequence of high inflation towards the end ... Read More

  • Sweden Cider/Perry

    ... competition from other categories such as other sparkling wine and still rosé wine. Furthermore, growing health concerns pushed some consumers to switch to drink fewer alcoholic drinks, or to forego them altogether. Prices of cider ... Read More

  • Brazil Spirits

    ... solid total volume growth in Brazil, more premium spirits categories, such as whiskies and gin, faced total volume decreases in 2023, driven by consumers’ more restricted wallets in a post-pandemic context, in which competition came ... Read More

  • Spirits

    ... sales fell. A key constraint on the development of spirits sales in 2023 was the ongoing rise in consumer health consciousness. Spirits is particularly vulnerable to the rise in concerns about the effects of drinking ... Read More

  • Brazil Alcoholic Drinks

    ... were experienced across mid-priced lager, wine-based RTDs, wine, and certain spirits categories, such as whiskies and gin. These declines were influenced by rampant inflation, competition from other post-COVID-19 leisure activities, and a reversion to pre-pandemic ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Beverages (Distilled Spirits)

    ... reach US$2.8 Trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Beer, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.7% CAGR and reach US$1.1 ... Read More

  • Corn Steep Liquor (CSL)

    ... reach US$3.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.4% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Conventional CSL, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 1.9% CAGR and reach ... Read More

  • White Spirit

    ... at a CAGR of 4.0% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Vodka, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.9% CAGR and reach US$49.9 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Tequila

    ... of 4.1% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Tequila Blanco, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.6% CAGR and reach US$5.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • North Macedonia Alcoholic Drinks

    ... most alcoholic drinks categories in 2023. Inflation remained stubbornly high although price increases were less pronounced in 2023 compared to the previous year. In some cases, prices of alcoholic drinks rose by double-digits causing local ... Read More

  • North Macedonia Spirits

    ... in 2022, demand for spirits continues to rise organically, whilst rising prices has resulted in double-digit current value growth. On-trade volume growth was stronger compared to the off-trade, particularly as a result of the strong ... Read More

  • Myanmar Alcoholic Drinks

    ... stable regions. The off-trade channel is also expanding, particularly through alcohol specialist retailers and convenience stores, which has further supported growth. However, inflation and currency depreciation are posing challenges and inhibiting consumption rates. Despite these ... Read More

  • Kazakhstan Cider/Perry

    ... imported brands from various countries such as Russia, Sweden, France, and Lithuania. However, in recent years, local companies, notably Vinzavod Issyk, have started producing cider. In 2022, Vinzavod Issyk launched a new brand, Wild Kazakh, ... Read More

  • Kazakhstan Spirits

    ... traditional significance in Kazakh culture, its consumption is on the decline, influenced by various factors including the increasing popularity of other spirits such as whiskey, rum and gin. Substantial price hikes over the past two ... Read More

  • Kazakhstan Alcoholic Drinks

    ... the local economy and leading to high inflation. Inflation continued to be very high in 2023, though it did ease at the end of the year due to monetary tightening. Euromonitor International's Alcoholic Drinks in ... Read More

  • North Macedonia Cider/Perry

    ... even stronger current value growth supported by significant price increases. Volume growth has been supported by an expanding presence in the off-trade channel, with increased availability in supermarkets, hypermarkets and discounters within the retailing landscape. ... Read More

  • Uzbekistan Alcoholic Drinks

    ... both vodka and beer experienced negative trends in consumption, with a decline in sales and production. Additionally, the presence of a growing grey market posed a significant challenge to the legal market for both beverages, ... Read More

  • Lithuania Cider/Perry

    ... self-indulgent consumers tend to avoid. With consumers becoming increasingly health conscious they have been looking to reduce their sugar intake and as such have been shifting to alternative drinks options. Another factor limiting demand in ... Read More

  • Peru Cider/Perry

    ... The main reason for this was due to the fact that the category was growing from a very low base, with cider/perry still being unfamiliar to many local consumers. As such, sales are still dependent ... Read More

  • Uzbekistan Spirits

    ... negative trends in both production and sales. Factors such as increasing religiosity and the decreasing consumption of alcohol among young people contributed to this decline. However, the most significant challenge to the legal vodka market ... Read More

  • Sri Lanka Alcoholic Drinks

    ... 94% market share, although it experienced a decline in overall sales. Increased beer prices and shifting consumer preferences have contributed to this downturn. Political and economic factors, including inflation and rising import duties, further disrupted ... Read More

  • Taiwan Alcoholic Drinks

    ... workforce insufficiency is a more significant issue, while increasing shipping costs are more concerning for imported brands. Aside from this, Taiwanese consumers remain highly price sensitive. Euromonitor International's Alcoholic Drinks in Taiwan report offers a ... Read More

  • Turkey Alcoholic Drinks

    ... to hit robust double-digit figures due to the significant price hikes seen in the recent review period. Euromonitor International's Alcoholic Drinks in Turkey report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... Read More

  • Peru Spirits

    ... and protests following the replacement of former President Castillo, in addition to the floods on the north coast of Peru, a product of the Niño Costero phenomenon, all of which had a huge impact on ... Read More

  • Kuwait Alcoholic Drinks

    ... sense of ethical satisfaction and peer approval. Brands taking political stances face significant business impacts due to boycotting trends. This is evident in on-trade channels like restaurants switching to local products, such as Saudi Arabia's ... Read More

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