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United Kingdom - Spirits, Liqueurs And Other Spirituous Beverages - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sep 9, 2024

UK Experiences 9% Drop in Spirits and Liqueurs Exports, Falling to $8.5 Billion in 2023

United Kingdom Spirits And Liqueurs Exports

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, when their volume decreased by -18.7% to 1.1B litres. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.4B litres, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, spirits and liqueurs exports fell to $8.5B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $9.3B in 2022, and then fell in the following year.United Kingdom Spirits And Liqueurs Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Spirits And Liqueurs in United Kingdom (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
United States2,0451,9971,7511,7961,7721,8731,7661,3051,4401,7161,601
France725803725641642668620545592671652
Singapore537348340319391446404332312420500
Taiwan (Chinese)229337284243212232275244326400435
Germany394333313327359363357278295373362
Spain464478402391392399388229267318316
China86.676.068.862.787.3109134157292311306
Australia168200189181180217213220224259181
Others3,7993,7803,3973,0663,2493,6553,7222,9463,9244,8604,151
Total8,4488,3527,4707,0277,2837,9637,8796,2557,6739,3288,503

Exports by Country

the United States (131M litres), France (102M litres) and Germany (70M litres) were the main destinations of spirits and liqueurs exports from the UK, together accounting for 28% of total exports. Spain, Singapore, Australia, China and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($1.6B) remains the key foreign market for spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages exports from the UK, comprising 19% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($652M), with a 7.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 5.9% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled -2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-1.0% per year) and Singapore (-0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the spirits and liqueurs price amounted to $7.7 per litre (FOB, United Kingdom), growing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $8 per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($21 per litre), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($3.6 per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the spirits and liqueurs market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 11011020 - Spirits obtained from distilled grape wine or grape marc (important: excluding alcohol duty)
  • Prodcom 11011030 - Whisky (important: excluding alcohol duty)
  • Prodcom 11011040 - Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products (important: excluding alcohol duty)
  • Prodcom 11011050 - Gin and geneva (important: excluding alcohol duty)
  • Prodcom 11011063 - Vodka of an alcoholic strength by volume of . .45,4 % (important: excluding alcohol duty)
  • Prodcom 11011065 - Spirits distilled from fruit (excluding liqueurs, gin, geneva, g rape wine or grape marc (important: excluding alcohol duty))
  • Prodcom 11011070 - Pure alcohols (important: excluding alcohol duty)
  • Prodcom 11011080 - Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages (excluding spirits distilled from grape wine, grape marc or fruit/whisky, r um, tafia, gin and geneva, spirits distilled from fruit)

Country coverage:

  • United Kingdom

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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