Germany’s overall alcohol market declined sharply in 2025, driven by falling sales, the consumer shift towards moderation and cost-of-living pressuresSpirits brands are finding refuge in no- & low-alcohol offerings, lighter aperitifs, convenient RTD cocktails and resilient categories, such as tequilaJägermeister Orange has proven a game-changer for the historic German bitters, recruiting new consumers and broadening consumption occasionsProducers are attempting to modernise traditional domestic spirits, such as korn, using premium ingredients, contemporary positioning and new product fo
How to turn the tide back towards alcohol in Germany – Market Intel
Beer, wine and spirits are all losing ground in Germany. But amid the gloom, pockets of growth are emerging for spirits in the country.

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.



