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The sales of spirits in global travel retail are expected to grow
According to the latest report by Allied Market Research, retail sales of spirits in the Travel Retail sector may reach over $ 16 billion by 2027. The greatest impact on sales growth is to be the growing demand for blended whisky in the Asia-Pacific region. According to the authors of the report...
Suspension of tariffs on exports of Scotch whisky to the US
As British Trade Secretary Liz Truss informed on her Twitter account, the United States and the United Kingdom agreed to suspend high duties on Scottish whisky exports to the United States. Both sides agreed to lift tariffs of 25% on single malt Scotch whisky, as well as remove tariffs on...
New regulations on the Japanese whisky market
Recently, on our website, we described the current situation on the Japanese whisky market, pointing out that the lack of regulation may seriously damage the reputation of this increasingly popular drink. It seems that this precarious situation has ended as the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers...
The RTD and low-ABV categories are taking the market by storm
While the biggest players in the alcohol market are counting losses after the challenging pandemic year 2020, the decay is emerging into a category that is winning more and more consumers, even in such a difficult time for the industry. IWSR, a leading agency researching the alcohol market,...
2020 Global Scotch whisky exports decline
According to figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), global Scotch whisky exports fell by more than £ 1.1 billion in 2020, to £ 3.8 million. This means a decrease by about 23% compared to the record-breaking 2019. The value of exports at the lowest level since 2010, and exports...