Global Alcohol Consumption Reverses Decline In 2017

Total global alcohol consumption grew slightly in 2017, increases by 3.5m nine-litre cases versus 2016, according to data released by the IWSR, the world's leading authority on global beverage alcohol data and analysis. Though a modest growth at 0.01%, it follows a decline of -1.25% in 2016, which is a positive turnaround for the industry as a whole. Wine contributed to the largest gain in the global volume, followed by cider. Spirits declined marginally due to losses in the CIS. Beer and mixed drinks consumption continued to decline.