Market Size of Alcoholic Beverages Industry
| Study Period | 2018 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 3.40 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Alcoholic Beverages Market Analysis
The Alcoholic Beverages Market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.40% during the forecast period.
The alcoholic beverages market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.4% during the forecast period.
The global alcoholic beverages market is growing due to the increasing youth population, rising middle-class income, and a strong economy. The rising consumer demand for new variants, in the case of alcohol, has created a revolution in craft beer formulation. Many breweries have chosen to develop newer product varieties with the required characteristics, thereby formulating mild-lager beer for consumers. To cater to the upsurge in market demand, the production of craft beer in different global and regional breweries has increased significantly. For instance, according to the US Brewers Association, in 2021, 65.7% of craft beer production in the United States took place in regional breweries. The increase in the number of microbreweries has also increased the production of craft beer in the market. In 2021, 18.4% of craft beer in the United States was crafted in local microbreweries.
The market is likely to be driven by the increasing global young-adult demographic, coupled with high disposable income and consumer demand for premium/super-premium products. Globally, beer drives the market for alcoholic beverages. Regionally, North America and Asia-Pacific are expected to dominate the market during the forecast period. In the market studied, growth in online retailing has been observed. In the past few years, Drizly, an alcohol e-commerce platform, experienced revenue growth in online alcohol delivery.
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the alcoholic beverages market was severely impacted by the closure of specialty shops, bars, pubs, and restaurants. During mid-2020, the easing of lockdown measures led retailers to gain confidence. At the same time, a steep increase in prices was observed in some countries, mostly due to government regulations and taxes, thus minimally affecting the market studied. For instance, on March 24, 2020, Pernod Ricard revised its outlook for the current fiscal year and expected its profit margins to decline by nearly 20%, mainly due to the spread of COVID-19. Companies also witnessed a surge in their off-premise sales compared to on-premise sales. For instance, Constellations Brands saw a 30% rise in its beer volume in the US off-premise channel in February 2020, as the customers avoided on-premise to stem the spread of COVID-19. The demand for hard drinks, such as whiskey and gin, grew during the pandemic, while beer witnessed volume growth. In-house consumption, along with the stocking of brands, has been one of the driving factors of the market to sustain during the pandemic.
