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Drinking Ban Speculation Whipsaws China’s Liquor Stocks

Industry: Alcoholic Beverages
Current: Market Sizing & Shares

China's alcohol makers went through a period of volatility after reports that the country could restrict civil authorities from consuming alcohol, particularly when off the clock
Given that the markets were already shaken by gloomy data on Chinese holiday spending and growing economic concerns following an increase in COVID-19 cases, it triggered a sell-off
The market value of alcoholic beverages is estimated to be 444,662 $ million in 2022 according to GlobalData

China Could Restrict Consumption of Alcohol

Liquor producers in China reported a period of volatility, with share prices plummeting dramatically before recovering losses, following rumors that China could forbid civil officials from consuming alcohol, especially when off the clock.

Share prices fell as markets in China reopened following a weeklong holiday. There are prior instances where municipal officials forbade drinking during the workweek, but there was no mention of any recent events or a countrywide expansion of the regulation.

The market value of alcoholic beverages increased in 2022 in comparison to that in 2021, according to GlobalData.

The speculation caused a sell-off as markets were already rattled by dismal Chinese holiday spending figures and mounting economic worries in the wake of an increase in COVID-19 cases. Since President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign previously targeted officials' extravagant spending on entertainment, the liquor industry is prone to such moves.

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