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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Argentina Spirits
... majority of spirits sales and reached the highest historical consumption in 2023. Conversely, cognac consumption reinvigorated for a second consecutive year, driven by a significant increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting Argentina. Additionally, ... Read More
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Iraq Alcoholic Drinks
... growth is being seen as the alcohol ban is not enforced there. With the entire supply chain controlled by entities close to the Iraqi government with political and militia influence, consumers face numerous issues, including ... Read More
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Alcoholic Drinks
... affecting the country contributed to the reduction of the potential consumer base, thus limiting growth potential across all alcoholic drinks categories. Consequently, in 2023, alcoholic drinks witnessed a moderate total volume decline, which managed to ... Read More
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Argentina Cider/Perry
... investments were observed from major players like Cía Cervecerías Unidas SA, which expanded its portfolio with brands such as La Victoria, Real, 1888, and Pehuenia. Bodegas Cuvillier, competing with Del Valle, 1930, and Pyrus, notably ... Read More
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Hungary Spirits
... continued to drive the market for premium products at the end of the review period. This trend was bolstered by the resurgence of tourism and the revival of trade shows/tasting events, social and corporate entertainment ... Read More
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The Czech Republic Spirits
... due to prevailing high inflation, with the price of goods rising faster than wages. Overall, Czech consumers found themselves in a worse position compared to the previous year. Moreover, spirits continued to increase in price ... Read More
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Hungary Alcoholic Drinks
... they used to be. This was paralleled by the large pent-up demand for tourism/travel and leisure activities, which also directly impacted the market for alcoholic beverages. Euromonitor International's Alcoholic Drinks in Hungary report offers a ... Read More
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Poland Alcoholic Drinks
... was the result of a significant increase in the prices of alcoholic drinks resulting from both an increase in production and distribution costs, as well as another increase in excise duty. Production costs, raw materials, ... Read More
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Italy Spirits
... year. Indeed, consumers became more and more conservative in their spending. However, many consumers chose to drink less rather than trade down within spirits by moving from the premium or super premium categories down towards ... Read More
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Denmark Alcoholic Drinks
... while non-grape wine, brandy, cognac, and cider witnessed decline. In the spirits area, premium spirits faced challenges due to economic uncertainties, whereas well-established standard brands saw heightened demand. Despite lower unit prices per litre in ... Read More
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Angola Alcoholic Drinks
... affordability. Spirits is also poised for significant value growth, driven by a new tax decree. This decree mandates tax stamps on alcoholic beverages above 15% volume, with non-compliance carrying financial penalties. Consequently, production costs have ... Read More
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The Czech Republic Alcoholic Drinks
... High inflation and the rising cost of living hindered consumer purchasing power, with many choosing to avoid drinking in the on-trade or drinking less on visits. The on-trade channel was hardest hit in volume terms ... Read More
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Poland Spirits
... Although these price rises translated into strong growth in current value terms in 2023 it put a dent in sales of spirits in total volume terms. At a time of soaring inflation consumers limited purchases ... Read More
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Vietnam Spirits
... elevated rate of inflation, which forced many consumers to cut back on discretionary spending in order to save money. With the bulk of volume sales within the category accounted for by local white spirits, which ... Read More
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Global Tequila Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032
... for premium and super-premium tequila, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.00% in the forecast period of 2024-2032, reaching a value of around USD 20.07 billion by 2032. Tequila is a ... Read More
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Hungary Cider/Perry
... growing, in contrast to alcoholic flavoured/mixed lagers, which witnessed continued decline in total volume sales in the final year of the review period. The fact that cider comes in glass bottles, offering a more premium ... Read More
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Switzerland Spirits
... strong increase in 2023, following only a slight increment in 2022. Despite consumers’ general and growing inclination to reduce their alcohol consumption, spirits benefitted from alcoholic drinks being consumed more as an indulgence or a ... Read More
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Bulgaria Cider/Perry
... and long drinks, especially among younger and health-conscious consumers. The category increased even faster growth in current value terms, due to the prevailing high level of inflation and cumulative price rises, particularly in the first ... Read More
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Colombia Spirits
... purchasing power. Although the total volume of spirits increased in 2023, this was mainly due to the strong growth in aguardiente which accounts for over half of spirits sales. Other categories, such as whisky and ... Read More
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Belgium Cider/Perry
... players and retailers were the main reasons for the downward trajectory in consumption towards the end of the review period. However, a silver lining has emerged as consumers turn to cider as a cheaper alternative ... Read More
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Egypt Spirits
... products, such as beer and wine, which made it especially sensitive to the challenging economic climate. With inflation reaching a record high, consumers shifted their drinking habits to products that were more affordable. The category ... Read More
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Finland Cider/Perry
... The beverage has traditionally been promoted as a lighter alternative to wine and a suitable accompaniment to meals, especially fish, seafood and spicy dishes. While large breweries continued to dominate the market, an increasing number ... Read More
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Canada Spirits
... development (NPD) activity. Notable launches included Earl Grey Forest Gin by The Forest Distillery, introduced in 2023, which is infused with Oolong tea and packaged in premium ceramic bottles. Additionally, Forty Creek, a local whiskey ... Read More
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Belgium Spirits
... of still relatively high inflation and strong pressure on consumer disposable incomes. Despite these economic challenges, spirits demonstrated some resilience, finding strength in the twin pillars of premiumisation and the awakening cocktail culture. It is ... Read More
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Spirits
... spirits categories. While whisky categories enjoyed robust consumer demand, the demand for rakija stagnated, and other distilled beverages saw a decline as the population shrank and the consumer base contracted. Despite these challenges, all spirits ... Read More
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