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

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Guatemala

    ... the US. Sales of alcoholic drinks in Guatemala benefited from the continued recovery of the on-trade channel as COVID-19 fears subsided and restrictions were lifted in 2022. The strong desire to socialise after the pandemic ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Greece

    ... 2019 pre-pandemic level. Despite the fast growth in on-trade consumption, this tended to cannibalise retail volume sales. However, there were divergences according to category. For example, lager total volume sales remained below the 2019 level, ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Morocco

    ... situation, especially for the agricultural sector, which was strongly affected by a rainfall deficit. The geopolitical context in Europe linked to the war following the Russian invasion of Ukraine continued to fuel the rise in ... Read More

  • Cider/Perry in Denmark

    ... from food service establishments which fully opened in February 2022. However, consumers are showing a growing interest in cider/perry since it is relatively light and low in strength, seen by many as a good substitute ... Read More

  • Spirits in Finland

    ... recyclable packaging. For instance, the domestic brand Törni Viina introduced a plastic bottle made of 100% recycled plastic, which is highlighted with Alko's Environmentally Responsible Packaging logo on the shelf. Emphasising sustainability through packaging cho... ... Read More

  • Cider/Perry in Israel

    ... demand. Added to which, the consumer base of cider/perry is similar to that of RTDs, which is a far more dynamic category in order of new product developments. Furthermore, the limited number of brands available ... Read More

  • Cider/Perry in Greece

    ... an increase in domestic consumption via the on-trade channel, but most importantly from the recovery of tourism, which accounts for a large share of the consumption of cider in Greece. The strong increase in arrivals ... Read More

  • Spirits in Morocco

    ... still expensive for the majority of Moroccan consumers and are mostly consumed by upper-income consumers, who are frequent travellers abroad and purchase their needs from duty free shops at better prices. However, on-trade sales saw ... Read More

  • Spirits in Ireland

    ... in off-trade volumes, as the home-cocktail making trend, which took off during the pandemic, began to wane. Cocktail making was seen as a fun way to pass the time during lockdown when bars and restaurants ... Read More

  • Spirits in Israel

    ... home quarantine encouraged consumers to drink more alcohol at home, either for special occasions or just to enjoy with a weekday dinner. With all the stress of the pandemic, consumers were more inclined to treat ... Read More

  • Cider/Perry in Tunisia

    ... the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2018-2022), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands ... Read More

  • Spirits in South Africa

    ... consumers to choose according to their preference. In addition, consumers are able to personalise their drinks, creating unique flavours with gin as a base. Gin witnessed the fastest total volume growth in spirits in 2022, ... Read More

  • Spirits in Guatemala

    ... company offers Zacapa Centenario, which is a premium dark rum brand, along with Botrán dark and white rum. To attract low-income drinkers (mostly men) the company offers Venado rum, and for a younger audience (of ... Read More

  • Cider/Perry in Kazakhstan

    ... it remains as an occasional alternative to beer or RTDs. Euromonitor International's Cider/Perry in Kazakhstan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Laos

    ... again. While inflation is taking place, this is having a minimal effect on overall demand. High per capita alcohol consumption in Laos is due mainly to the popularity of artisanal rice-based spirits such as lao ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Malaysia

    ... of all remaining COVID-19 restrictions in February 2022. Bacardi Breezer, Smirnoff Ice and Shaker continued to dominate the RTD landscape in Denmark as all three brands enjoy high levels of brand recognition, consumer loyalty, and ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Finland

    ... challenges due to its maturity and lost sales to more on-trend products like ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages. Euromonitor International's Alcoholic Drinks in Finland report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Paraguay

    ... 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 a flat economy which forced some demographics to ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in New Zealand

    ... has moved on from the pandemic and reopened its borders to tourists earlier than expected, the recovery in on-trade sales has been moderate and has not yet fully reached pre-COVID-19 levels. The delayed reopening of ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Ecuador

    ... led to mild restrictions during this period. However, these outbreaks were quite brief, and the rest of the year passed without much disruption. Consumers were able to resume their social lives and with this, alcoholic ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Honduras

    ... is by far the largest category due to its broad appeal. Positive growth in spirits was aided by a trading down to rum and guaro, while domestic spirits remain popular among low-income men. Wine is ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Ireland

    ... two years of social distancing and lockdown measures, due to COVID-19. With the lifting of restrictions on 22 January 2022, consumers poured into pubs and restaurants, which were now able to operate at full capacity ... Read More

  • Cider/Perry in Bolivia

    ... sweeter ciders, which they often pair with traditional breads like panettone and holiday meals. This sweet taste profile is particularly well-received by medium and low-income households, which make up the majority of the cider market. ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Bolivia

    ... hours, played a significant role in this growth. The resumption of mass events, including concerts featuring local and international artists, particularly in the major cities of Bolivia such as Santa Cruz, La Paz, and Cochabamba, ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in South Africa

    ... drinks increased to beyond the pre-pandemic level. This was due to the stabilisation of alcoholic drinks prices, and a new type of drinker affirming their position as consumers, increasing the consumer base for alcoholic drinks. ... Read More

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