United Kingdom (UK) Spirits Market Size and Trend Analysis by Categories and Segment, Distribution Channel, Packaging Formats, Market Share, Demographics and Forecast, 2021-2026
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UK Spirits Market Overview
The UK spirits market size was GBP15.3 billion ($21.1 billion) in 2021. The market is expected to achieve a CAGR of more than 3% during 2021-2026. The UK spirits market was led by vodka in value terms in 2021. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the largest distribution channel while glass was the most used pack material for spirits in the country. London emerged as the largest spirits market in the UK, followed by Manchester and Glasgow.
The UK spirits market research 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.
The UK Spirits Market Outlook
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The UK Spirits Market Segmentation by Top Cities
The top ten cities in the UK spirits sector are London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, and Leeds. London emerged as the largest spirits market in UK, followed by Manchester and Glasgow.
The UK Spirits Market Analysis, by Top Cities
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The UK Spirits Market Segmentation by Category
The key categories in the UK spirits market are brandy, flavored alcoholic beverages, gin & genever, liqueurs, non-alcoholic spirits drinks, rum, specialty spirits, tequila & mezcal, vodka, and whiskey. Flavored alcoholic beverage is forecast to register the fastest value growth during 2021-2026.
The UK Spirits Market Analysis, by Categories
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The UK Spirits Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
The key distribution channels in the UK spirits market are hypermarkets and supermarkets, food and drinks specialists, on-trade, convenience stores, and e-retailers. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the leading distribution channel in the UK spirits sector in 2021.
The UK Spirits Market Analysis, by Distribution Channel
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The UK Spirits Market Segmentation by Packaging Material
The key packaging materials in the UK spirits market are glass, rigid metal, rigid plastics, and flexible packaging. Glass was the most used pack material in the UK spirits sector.
The UK Spirits Market Analysis, by Packaging Material
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The UK Spirits Market - Competitive Landscape
Some of the leading companies in the UK spirits market are Diageo plc, The SHS Group Ltd, Pernod Ricard Group, CEDC International Sp. z o.o., and Bacardi Ltd. Diageo plc accounted for the largest UK spirits market share by volume in 2021.
The UK Spirits Market Analysis, by Companies
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The UK Spirits Market Overview
| Market Size 2021 | GBP15.3 billion ($21.1 billion) |
| CAGR (2021-2026) | >3% |
| Key Cities | London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, and Leeds |
| Key Categories | Brandy, Flavored Alcoholic Beverages, Gin & Genever, Liqueurs, Non-Alcoholic Spirits Drinks, Rum, Specialty Spirits, Tequila & Mezcal, Vodka, and Whiskey |
| Key Distribution Channels | Hypermarkets and Supermarkets, Food and Drinks Specialists, On-Trade, Convenience Stores, and E-Retailers |
| Key Packaging Materials | Glass, Rigid Metal, Rigid Plastics, and Flexible Packaging |
| Leading Companies | Diageo plc, The SHS Group Ltd, Pernod Ricard Group, CEDC International Sp. z o.o., and Bacardi Ltd |
Scope
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 & genever, liqueurs, rum, specialty spirits, tequila & 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 and private labels in 2021.
- Percentage of sales within each category through distribution channels such as cash & carries & warehouse clubs, convenience stores, department stores, food & drinks specialists, hypermarkets & supermarkets, e-retailers, “dollar stores”, variety stores & general merchandise retailers, vending machines, drug stores & pharmacies, health & beauty stores and other general retailers.
- Consumption breakdown for package materials and pack types in each category in terms of percentage share of the number of units sold, pack material data, pack type, closure type, and primary outer type.
Key Highlights
- Per capita consumption and per capita expenditure of spirits were higher in the UK than both the global and regional levels in 2021
- The per capita consumption of flavored alcoholic beverages was higher than other spirits categories in the UK in 2021
- Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading distribution channel in the UK spirits sector
- Brands are growing at a higher CAGR than private labels in the UK spirits sector
- Flavored alcoholic beverages recorded the highest volume sales across leading cities in the UK
- “Older consumers” represent the largest subset of the spirits sector in the UK
Reasons to Buy
- Identify high-potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis
- Existing and new players can 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
- Our team of analysts have placed a 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 macroeconomic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, and population. It also includes an economic summary of the country along with the labor market and demographic trends.
The SHS Group Ltd
CEDC International Sp. z o.o.
Lucas Bols N.V.
Brown-Forman Corporation
Bacardi Ltd
Emperador Distillers Inc
Pernod Ricard Group
Global Brands Ltd
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the UK spirits market size in 2021?
The UK spirits market size was GBP15.3 billion ($21.1 billion) in 2021.
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What is the UK spirits market growth rate?
The UK spirits market is expected to achieve a CAGR of more than 3% during 2021-2026.
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Which are the key cities in the UK spirits market?
The key cities in the UK spirits market are London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, and Leeds.
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What are the key categories of the UK spirits market?
The key categories in the UK spirits market are brandy, flavored alcoholic beverages, gin & genever, liqueurs, non-alcoholic spirits drinks, rum, specialty spirits, tequila & mezcal, vodka, and whiskey.
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What are the key distribution channels of the UK spirits market?
The key distribution channels in the UK spirits market are hypermarkets and supermarkets, food and drinks specialists, on-trade, convenience stores, and e-retailers.
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What are the key packaging materials used in the UK spirits market?
The key packaging materials used in the UK spirits market are glass, rigid metal, rigid plastics, and flexible packaging.
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Which are the leading companies in the UK spirits market?
Some of the leading spirits companies in the UK are Diageo plc, The SHS Group Ltd, Pernod Ricard Group, CEDC International Sp. z o.o., and Bacardi Ltd.
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