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Alcoholic Drinks in Bulgaria

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  • 71 Pages
  • June 2025
  • Region: Bulgaria
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2646986
The market for alcoholic drinks in Bulgaria experienced modest volume growth in 2024, supported by positive developments across all major categories. While the growing European trend towards non-alcoholic beverages among younger consumers is gradually taking hold in the country, traditional drinking habits have largely persisted. Nevertheless, lower-alcohol beer registered especially strong growth, benefiting from increasing health consciousness and a shift towards more moderate consumption.

The Alcoholic Drinks in Bulgaria report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2020-2024), 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 2029 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.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change
  • 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.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Alcoholic drinks in 2024: The big picture
  • 2024 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retail 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
TAXATION AND DUTY LEVIES
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
  • Contraband/parallel trade
  • Duty free
  • Cross-border/private imports
KEY NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
  • Outlook
MARKET INDICATORS
  • Table 1 Retail Consumer Expenditure on Alcoholic Drinks 2019-2024
MARKET DATA
  • Table 2 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 3 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 4 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 5 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 6 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2024
  • Table 7 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2024
  • Table 8 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume 2024
  • Table 9 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value 2024
  • Table 10 GBO Company Shares of Alcoholic Drinks: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 11 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format: % Off-trade Value 2019-2024
  • Table 12 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format and by Category: % Off-trade Volume 2024
  • Table 13 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 14 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 15 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 16 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
BEER IN BULGARIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Beer market benefits from hot seasonal weather and shift towards lower alcohol beverages
  • Carlsberg retains dominance despite intensifying competition
  • Supermarkets lead off-trade sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive outlook expected, with stout showing continued dynamism
  • Premium lager to gain momentum
  • Shift towards healthier lifestyles will boost sales of non-alcoholic beer
CATEGORY BACKGROUND
  • Lager price band methodology
  • Summary 2 Lager by Price Band 2024
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 17 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 18 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 19 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 20 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 21 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 22 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 23 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 24 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 25 Sales of Beer by Craft vs Standard 2019-2024
  • Table 26 GBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 30 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 31 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 32 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
WINE IN BULGARIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Wine gains momentum as consumer preferences shift towards lower-alcohol, perceived healthier drink options
  • Still white wine on the rise, alongside increasingly warmer climate
  • Supermarkets dominate off-trade sales, while e-commerce and on-trade channels see rapid expansion
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive outlook for wine, backed by lifestyle trends and expanding wine tourism
  • Climate change will shape market dynamics
  • Non-alcoholic wines to grow in popularity
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 33 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 34 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 35 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 36 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 37 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 38 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 39 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 40 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 41 Sales of Still Red Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 42 Sales of Still Rosé Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 43 Sales of Still White Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 44 Sales of Other Sparkling Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 45 GBO Company Shares of Still Light Grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Still Light Grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Still Light Grape Wine: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 48 GBO Company Shares of Champagne: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Champagne: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Champagne: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 51 GBO Company Shares of Other Sparkling Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Other Sparkling Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Other Sparkling Wine: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 54 GBO Company Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 57 GBO Company Shares of Non-grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Non-grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Non-grape Wine: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 62 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 63 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
SPIRITS IN BULGARIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Traditional rakija continues to dominate sales
  • VP Brands leads spirits market while Axxon Bulgaria emerges as fastest-growing player
  • Modern trade gains ground
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growth will remain positive despite growing interest in sobriety amongst young consumers
  • Premiumisation to drive growth in spirits
  • Non-alcoholic spirits to lead innovation, with craft rakija and gin also gaining momentum
CATEGORY BACKGROUND
  • Vodka, gin, other blended Scotch whisky, dark rum and white rum price band methodology
  • Summary 3 Benchmark Brands 2024
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 64 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 65 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 66 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 67 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 68 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 69 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 70 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 71 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 72 Sales of Dark Rum by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 73 Sales of White Rum by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 74 Sales of Other Blended Scotch Whisky by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 75 Sales of English Gin by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 76 Sales of Vodka by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 77 Sales of Vodka by Flavoured vs Non-flavoured: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 78 GBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 79 NBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 80 LBN Brand Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 82 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 83 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 84 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
CIDER/PERRY IN BULGARIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Cider gains popularity amongst younger, health-conscious consumers
  • Somersby remains undisputed leader
  • Modern retail formats dominate, with e-commerce driving off-trade growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Cider/perry poised for further growth as low-alcohol trend strengthens
  • Outdoor events and convenient formats to boost sales
  • Somersby will lead innovation in cider with new flavours and alcohol-free variants
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 85 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 86 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 87 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 88 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 89 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 90 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 91 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 92 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 93 GBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 94 NBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 95 LBN Brand Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 96 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 97 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 99 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
RTDS IN BULGARIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Spirit-based RTDs dominate sales
  • Sofstok and VP Brands fuel market growth with popular spirit-based RTD drinks
  • Hypermarkets lead off-trade sales while e-commerce shows fastest growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • RTD sales expected to grow steadily despite competition from fresh cocktails
  • Convenience, lifestyle trends, and growing festival culture will be key drivers of growth
  • Innovation to drive sales with new premium and local cocktail varieties
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 100 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 101 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 102 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 103 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 104 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 105 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 106 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 107 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 108 GBO Company Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 109 NBO Company Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 110 LBN Brand Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 111 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 112 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 113 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 114 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029