A little light reading for us beer geeks.

Beer in Spain - 2024 Market Summary
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Beer in Spain - 2024 Market Summary

Beer saw moderate growth in total volume terms in 2023, with much stronger growth in total current value terms. The strong value growth was fuelled by inflationary pressures and an increase in unit prices rather than a significant increase in demand. Despite an almost complete recovery in domestic and inbound tourist numbers in Spain sales of beer through the on-trade remained below pre-pandemic levels in volume terms. In fact, on-trade volume sales fell for the first time since 2020 when severe restrictions were in place due to the pandemic. The decline in consumer purchasing power combined with a sharp rise in the cost of living had a big impact on consumer demand for beer, especially in the on-trade.

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Alcoholic Drinks in Germany - 2024 Market Summary
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Alcoholic Drinks in Germany - 2024 Market Summary

Following the upheavals witnessed in previous years linked to the pandemic, and a major rebound for on-trade sales due to the full reopening of foodservice outlets in 2022, thereby boosting overall volume sales growth of alcoholic drinks in Germany, total volume sales in 2023 continued to normalise with a marginal decline. As in previous years, growth was undermined by the shift towards more moderate alcohol consumption among young adults, with the longer-term trend of a decline in beer sales remaining apparent. Domestic premium lager - highly mature in Germany with strong penetration - continued to experience declining volume sales, highlighting limited potential for recruiting a new generation of consumers.

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Alcoholic Drinks in Indonesia - 2024 Market Summary
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Alcoholic Drinks in Indonesia - 2024 Market Summary

In 2023, alcoholic drinks in Indonesia witnessed modest volume growth compared to recent years as the post-pandemic recovery eased and social activities resumed normality. The Indonesian economy has been experiencing steady growth in recent years, with a rising middle class and increasing urbanisation supporting the expansion of alcoholic drinks. On-trade volume sales of alcoholic drinks fully recovered from the pandemic in 2023 and continued to climb due to growing demand from local consumers and international visitors. The increase in both domestic and international tourism has revitalised the hospitality sector with social drinking occasions continuing to gain relevance. Locally, rising consumer awareness and interest in different alcoholic beverages is expanding the customer base. Most Indonesians do not consume alcoholic beverages as the majority of locals follow the Muslim faith, so this industry faces some inherent limitations.

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Alcoholic Drinks in France - 2024 Market Summary
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Alcoholic Drinks in France - 2024 Market Summary

Sales of alcoholic drinks in France declined in total volume terms in 2023, following moderate growth in 2022 and strong growth in 2021. Factors contributing to this stagnation included the impact of elevated inflation, which made consumers more cautious in their spending, and a normalisation effect after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in the latter half of 2021, leading to increased social events across 2022 and 2023. As a result of a return to social drinking occasions, there was also a cannibalisation of off-trade sales by on-trade sales, further impacting overall volume sales in 2023.

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Innovation in Alcoholic Drinks in 2024
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Innovation in Alcoholic Drinks in 2024

Alcoholic drinks have always straddled the line between traditionalism and novelty, with heritage providing timeless gravitas, while innovation recruits younger consumers or allows for fresh occasions or need states to emerge. The pandemic years derailed new product launch pipelines as the focus shifted back towards streamlining operations, but as Gen Z is coming of age, brand and category promiscuousness replace blind loyalty, and new rituals emerge, what does the future hold for innovation?

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