Vodka's domination of Poland’s spirits market is alive and well, while beer consumption is on the waneConsumers are trading up to whiskey/whisky, gin and tequila, and no- & low-alcohol is boomingBrand owners face mounting pressure from steep excise hikes and proposed sale restrictions, even as premium segments growProducers are responding to market pressures with ‘drink less but better’ strategies and a focus on no/low NPDThe beverage alcohol industry faces mixed fortunes in Poland as it heads into 2026. The market faces significant challenges due to upcoming regulatory changes,
How moderation, premiumisation and regulation are impacting beverage alcohol in Poland – Market Intel
Poland’s traditional reputation as a hard-drinking nation is changing fast as the country’s consumers prioritise quality over volume and increasing regulatory pressures influence the beverage alcohol market’s direction.

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.



