A youthful demographic, a high-energy NPD scene and a slew of multinational investment are driving sales in the fastest-growth markets for no- & low-alcohol.Over the last couple of years, the no- & low-alcohol category’s rise to prominence has become a global phenomenon. Yet, on closer inspection, it transpires that a handful of dynamic markets have been driving much of the sector’s recent gains.
According to IWSR data, 37m new US consumers began drinking no-alcohol products between 2022 and 2024, while 13m people were recruited into the category in Brazil.
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Where has the no- & low-alcohol category planted its roots? – Category Intel
The category’s resilience can be attributed to three intersecting consumer trends: premiumisation, socialisation and moderation.
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.


