Vodka Market Growth & Trends
The global vodka market size is expected to reach USD 40.25 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Millennials have accounted for a significant percentage of alcohol drinkers in the recent past and this trend is anticipated to continue over the forecast period. The generation exhibits significant purchasing power and represents a major demographic for the alcoholic beverages market as they form a major percentage of consumers frequently visiting restaurants and pubs. As a result, they appear to be the most powerful buyers of various food and drink items, including vodka.
Vodka-based Ready to Drink (RTD) beverages such as pre-mixed cocktails, spirits, and hard seltzers are witnessing a huge increase in new product development, which is expected to drive the market. For example, in March 2022, under the Svedka brand, Constellation Brands launched a canned vodka line. The Tea Spritz line is described as a spirit-based hard seltzer that combines real tea, sparkling water, and natural tropical fruit flavors and is available in three flavors: Orange Mango, Pineapple Guava (both of which include turmeric), and Raspberry Kiwi.
Unlike beer and wine, vodka consumption at restaurants and bars has been growing. The growth is expected to continue outpacing on-premise consumption. With consumers' return to bars following the COVID-19 disruptions, vodka's on-premise consumption has been fueled, and this trend is anticipated to continue. According to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis in 2019, total vodka on-premise sales increased by 5.9% in the U.S. Grey Goose, for example, saw a 181% increase in on-premises sales in 2021, presenting lucrative opportunities for premium vodka manufacturers.
The flavored segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth rate during the forecast period owing to the growing demand for high-end flavored vodka, especially among the millennial population. key companies are trying to offer a variety of vodka products and pioneer the ‘ready-to-shake’ drinks category. The newly launched product line includes the ‘Whisky Sour’ with DEWAR’S Blended Scotch whisky, ‘Rum Daiquirí’ made with BACARDÍ rum, and the ‘Espresso Martini Cocktail’ and ‘Passion Fruit Martini Cocktail’ made with 42BELOW vodka. With such initiatives
The off-trade segment is expected to register significant growth during the forecast period owing to the discounts and promotional offers provided by the retail outlets. The ease of accessing different varieties of alcohol at the outlets is expected to notable growth during the forecast period.
Asia Pacific is expected to register a significant CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific is one of the leading markets for vodka owing to increased spending from people on better quality beverages in the region. In China, there has been a well-documented shift to buying alcohol online since the start of the pandemic. According to the study published by IWSR, the data shows that from 2019-2020, the value of China’s alcohol e-commerce sector grew by approximately 20%. The increased penetration of online sales of alcohol in China is driving the growth of the vodka market.
Leading manufacturers are Diageo, Bacardi Limited, and Pernod Ricard. Large players in the market are also setting the trend of acquiring regional brands that serve multiple states. Players are recognizing the importance and dominance of regional brands, not just in terms of scaling their businesses but also in terms of the positive impact of consistent service on customers.
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