United Arab Emirates (UAE) Spirits Market Size by Categories, Distribution Channel, Market Share and Forecast, 2021-2026
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The spirits market in the UAE was valued at $7.4 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 13% during the forecast period. Whiskey was the largest category in the market in terms of value and volume. The liqueurs category is forecast to post the fastest growth in value while brandy is set to be the fastest-growing category in volume terms. On-trade was the largest distribution channel in the UAE spirits sector and glass was the only used pack material. In a city-wise analysis, Abu Dhabi emerged as the largest spirits market in the UAE, followed by Dubai and Sharjah. Whiskey was the key category in volume terms across the leading cities in the UAE spirits market.
The UAE spirits market report provides insights on high growth markets to target, trends in the usage of packaging materials, types and closures category level distribution data and companies market shares.
UAE spirits market overview
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What is the city-wise outlook in the UAE spirits market?
The top five cities in the UAE spirits market are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al-Quwain. Abu Dhabi emerged as the largest spirits market, followed by Dubai and Sharjah. Vodka was the second largest category by consumption across the leading cities in the UAE.
The UAE spirits market, by city
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What are the key categories in the UAE spirits market?
The key categories in the spirits market in the UAE are brandy, flavored alcoholic beverages, gin and genever, liqueurs, rum, specialty spirits, tequila and mezcal, vodka, and whiskey. Whiskey led the UAE spirits sector in terms of per capita consumption in 2021, followed by vodka and liqueurs.
Cognac was the largest and fastest-growing segment in the brandy category in 2021. Pre-mixed spirit was the largest segment while wine coolers was the fastest-growing segment in the flavored alcoholic beverages category. In the liqueur segment, bitter was the largest segment and cream liqueur was the fastest-growing one. Light rum was the largest and fastest-growing segment in the rum category in 2021. In the vodka segment, unflavored vodka was the largest segment and flavored vodka was the fastest-growing segment in the market. Scotch whiskey was the largest segment while American whiskey was the fastest-growing segment in the whiskey category.
The UAE spirits market, by category
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What are the key distribution channels in the UAE spirits market?
The key distribution channels in the spirits market in the UAE are on-trade, food and drinks specialists, and hypermarkets and supermarkets. On -trade dominated the spirits market in the UAE.
The UAE spirits market, by distribution channel
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Which are the key companies in the UAE spirits market?
The key companies in the UAE spirits market are William Grant & Sons Ltd, Diageo plc, Pernod Ricard, Bacardi Ltd, Brown-Forman Corporation, LVMH Moet Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, CEDC International Sp. z o.o., Spi Group, and Societe des Vins et Spiritueux La Martiniquaise SAS.
The UAE spirits market, by key companies
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Market report scope
Market size (2021) | $7.4 billion |
Growth rate | CAGR of >13% |
Forecast period | 2021-2026 |
Key cities | Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al-Quwain |
Key categories | Brandy, Flavored Alcoholic Beverages, Gin and Genever, Liqueurs, Rum, Specialty Spirits, Tequila and Mezcal, Vodka, and Whiskey |
Key distribution channels | On-trade, Food and Drinks Specialists, and Hypermarkets and Supermarkets |
Key companies | William Grant & Sons Ltd, Diageo plc, Pernod Ricard, Bacardi Ltd, Brown-Forman Corporation, LVMH Moet Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, CEDC International Sp. z o.o., Spi Group, and Societe des Vins et Spiritueux La Martiniquaise SAS |
This report provides:
- Overall sector value and volume data with growth analysis for 2016-2026.
- Value and growth analysis for brandy, flavored alcoholic beverages, gin and genever, liqueurs, rum, specialty spirits, tequila and mezcal, vodka and whiskey with inputs on individual segment share within each category and the change in their market share forecast for 2021-2026.
- Market share of companies (in value terms) and private labels (in value terms) in 2021.
- Percentage of sales within each category through distribution channels.
- Consumption breakdown for package materials and pack types in each category, in terms of percentage share of the number of units sold.
Reasons to Buy
- Identify high potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis.
- Analyze key distribution channels to identify and evaluate trends and opportunities.
- Gain an understanding of the total competitive landscape based on detailed company share analysis to plan effective market positioning.
- Significant emphasis on changes expected in the market that will provide a clear picture of the opportunities that can be tapped over the next five years, resulting in revenue expansion.
- The packaging analysis report helps manufacturers, in identifying the most commonly used packaging materials in the sector.
- Analysis of key macro-economic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, population (by age group, gender, rural-urban split, and employed people and unemployment rate). It also includes an economic summary of the country along with the labor market and demographic trends.
Diageo plc
Pernod Ricard
Bacardi Ltd
Brown-Forman Corporation
LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton
CEDC International Sp. z o.o.
Spi Group
Societe des Vins et Spiritueux La Martiniquaise SAS
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the UAE spirits market size in 2021?
The spirits market in the UAE was valued at $7.4 billion in 2021.
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What is the UAE spirits market growth rate?
The spirits market in the UAE is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 13% during the forecast period.
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Which are the key cities in the UAE spirits market?
The top five cities in the UAE spirits market are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al-Quwain.
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What are the key categories in the UAE spirits market?
The key categories in the spirits market in the UAE are brandy, flavored alcoholic beverages, gin and genever, liqueurs, rum, specialty spirits, tequila and mezcal, vodka, and whiskey.
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What are the key distribution channels in the UAE spirits market?
The key distribution channels in the spirits market in the UAE are on-trade, food and drinks specialists, and hypermarkets and supermarkets.
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Which are the key companies in the UAE spirits market?
The key companies in the UAE spirits market are William Grant & Sons Ltd, Diageo plc, Pernod Ricard, Bacardi Ltd, Brown-Forman Corporation, LVMH Moet Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, CEDC International Sp. z o.o., Spi Group, and Societe des Vins et Spiritueux La Martiniquaise SAS.
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