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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Alcoholic Drinks in Belgium
... the border to buy alcohol, mainly from France and Luxemburg, rose, and in 2022, cross-border purchases were further driven by inflation, with consumers preferencing cheaper options available in neighbouring countries. In addition, following COVID-19 lockdowns, ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Romania
... eradication of COVID-19 restrictions as of March 2022, a pivotal decision that effectively breathed new life into the sector, driving value growth. Euromonitor International's Alcoholic Drinks in Romania report offers a comprehensive guide to the ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Serbia
... after the significant decline seen during 2020. Meanwhile, a sharp rise in prices thanks to the increased cost of production, packaging and logistics stimulated value growth. However, these price rises were seen across most industries ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in the Czech Republic
... through the on-trade. The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions related to travel and consumer mobility motivated most Czechs to spend their holidays abroad, which negatively impacted off-trade sales of alcoholic drinks during the warm summer months. ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Slovenia
... in 2022 enabling social events to take place once again. Consumers went out again after two years of closures and constant restrictions. Hectic lifestyles and stressful jobs also contributed to higher consumption of alcohol and ... Read More
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Spirits in Pakistan
... limited opportunities to try new products. Moreover, many consumers feel comfortable buying products that they have already tried and tested. As spirits are expensive products, consumers keep purchasing the type and brand they like and ... Read More
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Spirits in North Macedonia
... goods categories was less visible within spirits. On-trade performance also remains stable and fully recovered post-COVID-19. Euromonitor International's Spirits in North Macedonia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market ... Read More
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Cider/Perry in Norway
... prices. The shift towards on-trade also had an adverse effect on sales through off-trade outlets during the year, with on-trade sales seeing a strong recovery in 2022. The overlap of the category’s consumer base with ... Read More
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Cider/Perry in Bosnia and Herzegovina
... unit prices caused by rampant inflation. Increased levels of socialising among local consumers and a solid recovery in inbound tourism saw on-trade volume sales enjoy strong growth in 2021 and 2022. Conversely, off-trade volume sales ... Read More
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Spirits in Colombia
... to socialize after so much time apart and enjoy life as much as possible. This was reflected in the increase in visits to restaurants, bars, and nightclubs in 2022. Nevertheless, the off-trade channel continue to ... Read More
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Spirits in Costa Rica
... foreign tourists also contributed to the growth. This healthy volume growth was in spite of high inflation, stemming from an energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. The currency also fell against the USD, ... Read More
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Cider/Perry in Slovakia
... rising production costs and a decrease in consumer purchasing power during 2022. The strong marketing support and innovation for beer from breweries, which also distribute cider, have had a particularly detrimental effect on cider sales ... Read More
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Spirits in Turkey
... Due to its high alcohol content, raki is the type of alcoholic drink that has been most impacted by recent increases in OTV excise tax. Additionally, the steep devaluation of the Turkish Lira over the ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Myanmar
... of challenges due to global inflation which is forcing many consumers to economise. Likewise, the country’s political unrest continues, following the military coup in 2021, which is naturally impacting all industries. Additionally, local consumers continue ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Pakistan
... drinks in 2022. As the purchase of alcohol can only be made through licensed shops (upmarket hotels in Punjab and hotels and “wine shops” in Sindh, and Balochistan), COVID-19 had a severe impact on on-trade ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Sweden
... pre-COVID-19 levels, as consumers returned to drinking in bars, restaurants and clubs, off-trade sales were impacted by soaring inflation and declining real wages, exacerbated by the ongoing war in Ukraine. This led to some downtrading ... Read More
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Spirits in Norway
... meanwhile, experienced a recovery in 2022 although it saw decline in the last months of the year, which can be attributed to the decline in consumer confidence resulting from the high rate of inflation and ... Read More
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Spirits in Kenya
... spirits has been instrumental in fostering the consumption of these products. Top-tier international brands such as Johnnie Walker, Richot, Baileys, and Gilbeys have sustained a robust brand presence and exemplary distribution networks within the market. ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Peru
... occasions, allowing beer and RTDs to gain new momentum, attracting consumers through their wider offering and variety, as well as affordable price points. As such, RTDs and beer have taken share from more affordable varieties ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Bosnia and Herzegovina
... the precarious economic situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as energy and transportation costs skyrocketed impacting most industries. On top of this, negative demographic trends brought about by a combination of low birth rates and high ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Slovakia
... to other sectors. This can be attributed to the long-term storage nature of categories such as spirits and wine, which makes them more resilient to sudden increases in production costs. Price wars remained a factor ... Read More
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Alcoholic Drinks in Uruguay
... ended at around 9% in 2022, the third highest recorded in the last 15 years. Although inflation was a major issue in Uruguay, it was less harmful than in Argentina, for instance. The country’s central ... Read More
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Cider/Perry in Poland
... for these products, albeit with a loyal customer base. The market dynamics suggest that cider/perry products are no longer as fashionable as they once were. Euromonitor International's Cider/Perry in Poland report offers a comprehensive guide ... Read More
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Cider/Perry in Colombia
... tradition of cider/perry consumption in the country and so the category receives little promotion and faces limited availability both in the retail channel and in consumer foodservice. Even with consumers looking for new drinking experiences, ... Read More
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Spirits in Serbia
... spirits continued to recover in 2022 as Serbians returned to their pre-pandemic lifestyles, which included spending more time outside of the home and visiting on-trade establishments more frequently. In value terms growth was stimulated by ... Read More
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