Alcohol market in Russia - statistics & facts
Russia's alcohol consumption has significantly decreased compared to the 1990s. The change in drinking habits has transformed the market of alcoholic beverages, shifting the focus on low-alcohol products and beer. Alcoholic beverages accounted for over 15 percent of the total retail revenue in Russia in 2023. The country is one of the world's leading beer and wine markets. The volume of beer production was the sixth-highest, at over 83 million hectoliters in 2023. The country has recorded a continuous increase in prices of alcoholic drinks.
