Alcoholic Drinks in Estonia
In 2023, sales of alcoholic drinks in Estonia experienced a pause following the hectic pandemic and post-pandemic periods. The local economy's underperformance added pressure on consumption. However, cross-border trade with Finland and Latvia returned to more typical levels, boosting sales. Despite excise tax remaining historically low, there is concern over the significant tax increases slated for 2024, which include hikes in VAT and excise taxes, potentially impacting both consumers and manufa...
Euromonitor International's Alcoholic Drinks in Estonia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2019-2023), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they legislative, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Beer, Cider/Perry, RTDs, Spirits, Wine.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's Alcoholic Drinks in Estonia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2019-2023), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they legislative, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Beer, Cider/Perry, RTDs, Spirits, Wine.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market;
- Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
- Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Alcoholic Drinks in Estonia
Euromonitor International
June 2024
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS IN ESTONIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Alcoholic drinks in 2023: The big picture
2023 KEY TRENDS
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
On-trade vs off-trade split
What next for alcoholic drinks?
MARKET BACKGROUND
Legislation
Legal purchasing age and legal drinking age
Drink driving
Advertising
Smoking ban
Opening hours
On-trade establishments
TAXATION AND DUTY LEVIES
Summary 1 Taxation and Duty Levies on Alcoholic Drinks 2023
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Contraband/parallel trade
Duty free
Cross-border/private imports
KEY NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
Outlook
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Retail Consumer Expenditure on Alcoholic Drinks 2018-2023
MARKET DATA
Table 2 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 6 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2023
Table 7 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2023
Table 8 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume 2023
Table 9 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value 2023
Table 10 GBO Company Shares of Alcoholic Drinks: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 11 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format: % Off-trade Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format and by Category: % Off-trade Volume 2023
Table 13 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 14 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources
BEER IN ESTONIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Stabilisation following post-pandemic recovery
Stagnation of local craft beer
A Le Coq leverages a strong portfolio and wide price points to lead the field
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Projected growth in beer sales
Healthier lifestyles and technology to push non-alcoholic beer
Sustainability concerns to inform beer choices
CATEGORY BACKGROUND
Lager price band methodology
Summary 3 Lager by Price Band 2023
Table 17 Number of Breweries 2018-2023
CATEGORY DATA
Table 18 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 19 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 20 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 21 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 22 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 23 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 24 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 26 GBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028
WINE IN ESTONIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Stagnation overall whilst sparkling wines gain popularity
Widening variety boosts awareness and interest in wine
Still wine suffers from maturity while new consumption occasions boost sparkling wine
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Wine popularisation trend to stimulate strong sales growth
Growth of non-alcoholic wines
Old and new world wine preferences
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028
SPIRITS IN ESTONIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Slowdown after recovery
Craft and labelling trends emphasise sophistication and more natural claims
Liviko leverages quality, a wide offer and strong distribution to lead spirits
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Moderate stagnation
Growing popularity of rum and resurgence of Scotch
Social media focus to reach young adults
CATEGORY DATA
Table 45 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 46 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 47 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 50 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 53 GBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 54 NBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 55 LBN Brand Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028
CIDER/PERRY IN ESTONIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Slight decline
Competition from cheaper alternatives
Increased competition from smaller players
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Challenges in consumption
Potential in foodservice and speciality segments
Opportunities in innovation and marketing
CATEGORY DATA
Table 60 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 61 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 62 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 63 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 64 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 65 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2019-2023
Table 66 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 67 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 68 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2023
Table 71 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2023
Table 72 GBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028
RTDS IN ESTONIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Gradual growth
More sophisticated consumers lose interest in wine-based RTDs
Saku ?lletehase and A Le Coq remain well ahead of the pack
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Promising future for wine-based RTDs
Growth opportunities remain despite maturity
Alcohol-free RTDs to tap into the mocktails trend
CATEGORY DATA
Table 79 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 80 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 81 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 82 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 83 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 84 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 85 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 86 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 87 GBO Company Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 88 NBO Company Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 90 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 91 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 92 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 93 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028
Euromonitor International
June 2024
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS IN ESTONIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Alcoholic drinks in 2023: The big picture
2023 KEY TRENDS
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
On-trade vs off-trade split
What next for alcoholic drinks?
MARKET BACKGROUND
Legislation
Legal purchasing age and legal drinking age
Drink driving
Advertising
Smoking ban
Opening hours
On-trade establishments
TAXATION AND DUTY LEVIES
Summary 1 Taxation and Duty Levies on Alcoholic Drinks 2023
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Contraband/parallel trade
Duty free
Cross-border/private imports
KEY NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
Outlook
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Retail Consumer Expenditure on Alcoholic Drinks 2018-2023
MARKET DATA
Table 2 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 6 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2023
Table 7 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2023
Table 8 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume 2023
Table 9 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value 2023
Table 10 GBO Company Shares of Alcoholic Drinks: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 11 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format: % Off-trade Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format and by Category: % Off-trade Volume 2023
Table 13 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 14 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources
BEER IN ESTONIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Stabilisation following post-pandemic recovery
Stagnation of local craft beer
A Le Coq leverages a strong portfolio and wide price points to lead the field
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Projected growth in beer sales
Healthier lifestyles and technology to push non-alcoholic beer
Sustainability concerns to inform beer choices
CATEGORY BACKGROUND
Lager price band methodology
Summary 3 Lager by Price Band 2023
Table 17 Number of Breweries 2018-2023
CATEGORY DATA
Table 18 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 19 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 20 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 21 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 22 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 23 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 24 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 26 GBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028
WINE IN ESTONIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Stagnation overall whilst sparkling wines gain popularity
Widening variety boosts awareness and interest in wine
Still wine suffers from maturity while new consumption occasions boost sparkling wine
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Wine popularisation trend to stimulate strong sales growth
Growth of non-alcoholic wines
Old and new world wine preferences
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028
SPIRITS IN ESTONIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Slowdown after recovery
Craft and labelling trends emphasise sophistication and more natural claims
Liviko leverages quality, a wide offer and strong distribution to lead spirits
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Moderate stagnation
Growing popularity of rum and resurgence of Scotch
Social media focus to reach young adults
CATEGORY DATA
Table 45 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 46 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 47 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 50 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 53 GBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 54 NBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 55 LBN Brand Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028
CIDER/PERRY IN ESTONIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Slight decline
Competition from cheaper alternatives
Increased competition from smaller players
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Challenges in consumption
Potential in foodservice and speciality segments
Opportunities in innovation and marketing
CATEGORY DATA
Table 60 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 61 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 62 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 63 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 64 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 65 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2019-2023
Table 66 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 67 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 68 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2023
Table 71 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2023
Table 72 GBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028
RTDS IN ESTONIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Gradual growth
More sophisticated consumers lose interest in wine-based RTDs
Saku ?lletehase and A Le Coq remain well ahead of the pack
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Promising future for wine-based RTDs
Growth opportunities remain despite maturity
Alcohol-free RTDs to tap into the mocktails trend
CATEGORY DATA
Table 79 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2018-2023
Table 80 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2018-2023
Table 81 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 82 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 83 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2018-2023
Table 84 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2018-2023
Table 85 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 86 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 87 GBO Company Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 88 NBO Company Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2019-2023
Table 90 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2023-2028
Table 91 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2023-2028
Table 92 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 93 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2023-2028
