Alcoholic Beverages Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
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%.
Alcoholic Beverages Industry Research & Market Reports
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Hong Kong, China Spirits
... hosted and public festivals, concerts, and events helped to drive up demand. Both on-trade and off-trade outlets witnessed an upturn as the city gradually returned to normal after reopening, with traditionally popular spirits such as ... Read More
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Portugal Spirits
... cost of living, high interest rates, and economic uncertainty. Cutbacks were made on non-essential goods including spirits, with noticeable weak performance during the summer and Christmas period, which are normally peak seasons for buying spirits. ... Read More
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Israel Spirits
... in the World Whiskies Awards 2023 for having the World's Best Single Malt Whisky. This was the first major international award won by a local spirits producer. In addition, Malka Breweries launched its first locally ... Read More
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Paraguay Alcoholic Drinks
... of pent-up demand as well as the return of tourism. Consumers craved sophistication, which pushed demand towards higher-priced options such as craft beer, fine wine and premium spirits. However, sales were impacted by inflation and ... Read More
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Greece Alcoholic Drinks
... in a number of categories, influenced by the reopening of the market (easing and lifting of Coronavirus (COVID-19) measures) and a channel shift to foodservice. Moreover, dramatic hikes in food prices and most household essentials ... Read More
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Georgia Alcoholic Drinks
... inflation and a stable exchange rate contributed to the prevention of significant price growth in alcoholic drinks. Euromonitor International's Alcoholic Drinks in Georgia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... Read More
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Belgium Alcoholic Drinks
... pressures on energy, production and transportation costs, product prices and consumer disposable incomes and purchasing power. The international situation added pressure to the industry, such as global economic challenges and supply issues due to the ... Read More
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Italy Alcoholic Drinks
... year. Consumers became more conservative with their spending, driven also by a trend towards healthier lifestyles. However, it should be noted that, despite the fall seen during the year, off-trade volume sales remained higher in ... Read More
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Poland Cider/Perry
... discounters, some of which have even give up selling cider/perry altogether, replacing it with better-rotating products. A significant challenge for cider/perry is the high average unit price of these products, which is almost twice that ... Read More
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Bulgaria Spirits
... long period of stability. Nevertheless, the price of spirits still remained affordable for most consumers, which led to only a small decline in volume terms. Despite higher prices, the premiumisation trend gained momentum in line ... Read More
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Colombia Cider/Perry
... aware of this product, because of its limited availability at retail channels along with the lack of promotion. Cider is typically purchased for celebratory occasions in 750ml bottles but faces competition from other drinks. For ... Read More
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Cider/Perry
... significant impacts on the category's performance. Following a decline in 2022, cider/perry saw a rebound in consumer demand as new brand extensions attracted more consumers to try products in this category. This influx of new ... Read More
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The Czech Republic Cider/Perry
... key brands in 2022 continued to negatively impact volume sales. Somersby, Carling and Kingswood each ended their distribution of cider/perry in the Czech Republic during 2022, which had a heavy impact on sales of cider/perry. ... Read More
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Switzerland Alcoholic Drinks
... strongly at the end of the review period. This was due to several factors impacting consumption behaviour and overall sales. For example, amid still relatively high inflation, the rise in demand in the on-trade channel ... Read More
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Egypt Alcoholic Drinks
... toll on manufacturing costs. Within this challenging context, leading player Al Ahram Beverages Co (ABC) did its best to protect the industry by launching new products and investing in digital marketing initiatives, as well sponsoring ... Read More
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Vietnam Alcoholic Drinks
... to the elevated rate of inflation, which impacted household spending. With prices continuing to rise, many consumers, especially those in the lower-income segment, opted to cut back on non-essentials in order to save money. Growth ... Read More
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Colombia Alcoholic Drinks
... the end of the pandemic, high inflation impacted household budgets and Colombians curbed visits to restaurants and bars. When locals went out, consumption of alcoholic drinks was also reduced. Thus, on-trade volume sales fell into ... Read More
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Italy Cider/Perry
... year of the review period. The small size of the category, which is still rather underdeveloped and with a relatively scarce presence in retail, meant that it was growing from a low base. In addition, ... Read More
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Canada Cider/Perry
... lack of new product launches and faced stiff competition from ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, which saw increased activity and innovation from manufacturers responding to rising consumer demand. Despite government efforts to revive the cider industry, the ... Read More
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Vietnam Cider/Perry
... its low ABV, its higher unit price compared to beer is a significant disadvantage when it comes to consumer trial. Nevertheless, the category witnessed a strong performance in volume terms in 2023, despite the inflationary ... Read More
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Denmark Cider/Perry
... 2023 influenced some cider drinks to opt for alternative beverages. Despite the overall decline, low-calorie cider offerings, exemplified by Somersby Apple Lite, resonated well with health-conscious Danes, offering reduced calorie content without compromising ta... Euromonitor ... Read More
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Denmark Spirits
... non-alcoholic spirits and vodka saw the greatest gains. Prestige, super-premium, and ultra-premium spirits declined in 2023 as Danes opted for reliable, well-trusted standard brands and, to some extent, economy options. Despite economic uncertainty, Danes remai... ... Read More
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Finland Spirits
... a more mindful and moderate approach to alcohol consumption. This resonated especially with young adults, many of whom are drinking less than previous generations, whether on a night out or at home. Other contributing factors ... Read More
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Canada Alcoholic Drinks
... beverage consumption. This decline is largely driven by evolving consumer perceptions and behaviours surrounding alcohol, with health concerns taking centre stage. Manufacturers are responding to this shift by prioritising innovation in non-alcoholic product lines. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Cider/Perry
... a focus on higher-quality and premium options, value growth (current and real) continued to outpace volume growth in both the on- and off-trade channels at the end of the review period. There remained a strong ... Read More
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