Spain’s EUR44bn (US$52bn) alcohol market is shifting decisively from volume-driven growth to value-led premiumisationStricter drink-driving limits and the rise of late afternoon/early evening socialising are accelerating structural growth in no- & low-alcohol and prompting significant investment from major brand ownersSpain’s wine sector is switching from bulk exports to higher-margin DO/DOCa/DOQ wine, premium whites and luxury wine tourism as it confronts declining volumes and climate pressuresRTDs are driving growth in spirits, albeit from a small basePremium-differentiated gins that
How consumption changes offer opportunities for brand owners in Spain – Market Intel
Spain is also grappling with changing consumption habits: the country’s traditional late-night drinking culture is declining in favour of tardeo.

Joe has been a business journalist for over 20 years, specialising in the drinks, aviation and Global Travel Retail sectors; Duty-Free News International, IWSR Magazine, Drinks International and Whisky Magazine, among others.



