Alcoholic Drinks in the United Kingdom

2023 was undoubtedly a challenging year for alcoholic drinks in the UK. Overall, volume sales in both on-trade and off-trade fell when compared to 2022. On the other hand, value sales continued to rise, mainly driven by unit price increases as a result of high inflation and rising production costs, rather than greater demand or widespread product innovation.

The Alcoholic Drinks in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2019-2023), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they legislative, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Beer, Cider/Perry, RTDs, Spirits, Wine.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market;
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Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Alcoholic drinks in 2023: The big picture
2023 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
On-trade vs off-trade split
What next for alcoholic drinks?

MARKET BACKGROUND

Legislation
Legal purchasing age and legal drinking age
Drink driving
Advertising
Smoking ban
Opening hours
On-trade establishments
Table 1 Number of On-trade Establishments by Type 2017-2023

TAXATION AND DUTY LEVIES

Summary 1 Taxation and Duty Levies on Alcoholic Drinks 2024

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Contraband/parallel trade
Duty free
Cross-border/private imports

KEY NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES

Outlook

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 2 Retail Consumer Expenditure on Alcoholic Drinks 2018-2023

MARKET DATA

Table 3 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 5 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 6 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 7 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2023
Table 8 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2023
Table 9 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume 2023
Table 10 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value 2023
Table 11 GBO Company Shares of Alcoholic Drinks: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 12 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format: % Off-trade Value 2018-2023
Table 13 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format and by Category: % Off-trade Volume 2023
Table 14 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

Summary 2 Research Sources

BEER IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Challenging year for beer in both off-trade and on-trade channels
Potential competition for Guinness within stout
Popularity of non/low alcohol beer shows no sign of abating

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Interesting future for beer via off-trade as innovation continues
On-trade must look to premium or interesting experiences to retain customers
Localisation, sustainability and heritage all marketing strategies for big brands

CATEGORY BACKGROUND

Lager price band methodology
Summary 3 Lager by Price Band 2023
Table 18 Number of Breweries 2018-2023

CATEGORY DATA

Table 19 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 20 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 21 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 22 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 23 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 24 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Beer by Craft vs Standard 2018-2023
Table 28 GBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2020-2023
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028

WINE IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Declines in 2023 for wine as unfavourable comparisons made with previous year
New product development seeks to appeal to younger adults

Alcohol duty changes come into effect in the UKPROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Future looks uncertain for wine in the UK

Importance for wine producers to expand target audience
Growth of economy wine set to encourage polarisation

CATEGORY DATA

Table 35 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 40 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 41 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 42 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 43 Sales of Still Red Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2018-2023
Table 44 Sales of Still Rosé Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2018-2023
Table 45 Sales of Still White Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2018-2023
Table 46 Sales of Other Sparkling Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2018-2023
Table 47 GBO Company Shares of Still Light Grape Wine: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Still Light Grape Wine: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Still Light Grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2023
Table 50 GBO Company Shares of Champagne: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Champagne: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Champagne: % Total Volume 2020-2023
Table 53 GBO Company Shares of Other Sparkling Wine: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 54 NBO Company Shares of Other Sparkling Wine: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 55 LBN Brand Shares of Other Sparkling Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2023
Table 56 GBO Company Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth: % Total Volume 2020-2023
Table 59 GBO Company Shares of Non-grape Wine: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 60 NBO Company Shares of Non-grape Wine: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 61 LBN Brand Shares of Non-grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2023
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028

SPIRITS IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Spirits struggles across the board in 2023
Some new product development emerges amid the gloom
Gin continues to lose momentum following pandemic surge

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Challenging outlook for spirits
Niche of non alcoholic spirits offers space to explore
Crucial moment for on-trade establishments, impacting future of spirits

CATEGORY BACKGROUND

Vodka, gin, other blended Scotch whisky, dark rum and white rum price band methodology
Summary 4 Benchmark Brands 2023

CATEGORY DATA

Table 66 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 67 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 68 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 72 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 73 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 74 Sales of Dark Rum by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 75 Sales of White Rum by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 76 Sales of Other Blended Scotch Whisky by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 77 Sales of English Gin by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 78 Sales of Vodka by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 79 Sales of Vodka by Flavoured vs Non-flavoured: % Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 80 GBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2020-2023
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028

CIDER/PERRY IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Challenging operating environment for cider/perry in 2023
Cider/perry in the UK sees considerable innovation
High number of brands present in local market

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Uncertain future for cider/perry in the UK

Further innovation can help boost demand for cider/perry
The potential for non alcoholic options set to further develop

CATEGORY DATA

Table 87 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 88 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 89 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 90 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 91 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 92 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 93 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 94 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 95 GBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2020-2023
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 100 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 101 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028

RTDS IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Positive year for RTDs
Significant innovation as category gains momentum
Disappointing news for hard seltzers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Promising future outlook for RTDs in the UK

New products expected to emerge in local market
Diversification in pack size and format set to occur

CATEGORY DATA

Table 102 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 103 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 104 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 105 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 106 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 107 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 108 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 109 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 110 GBO Company Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 111 NBO Company Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 112 LBN Brand Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2020-2023
Table 113 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 114 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 115 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 116 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028

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