Europe Craft Spirits Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The craft spirits market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 20,676.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 22.6% is expected of Europe craft spirits market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$4,977.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$20,676.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
22.6%
Report Coverage
Europe

Europe craft spirits market highlights

  • The Europe craft spirits market generated a revenue of USD 4,977.6 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, whiskey was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Gin is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 4,977.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 20,676.7 million
Growth rate22.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentWhiskey
Fastest growing segmentGin
Historical data covered2017 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationWhiskey, Vodka, Gin, Rum, Brandy, Liquer
Key market players worldwideDiageo PLC, Pernod Ricard SA, Constellation Brands Inc Class A, Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd, Bacardi, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Campari Group, Sazerac Company, Highwood Distillers, Rogue Ales


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 23.5% of the global craft spirits market in 2023.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 18,586.1 million by 2030.

Whiskey was the largest segment with a revenue share of 44.92% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe craft spirits market based on whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, brandy, liquer covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


The rapid rise in demand for premium quality craft spirits as a result of altering cultural views among the region's young and affluent population is a primary driver of the craft spirits market's expansion in the region. In comparison to their normal spirit selections, an increasing number of European consumers are looking for new, more exciting offerings, which is driving revenue generation in the craft spirits sector.

Furthermore, James Simmonds, a partner at UHY Hacker Young Group in Nottingham, notes that during the lockdown, spirits sales outperformed beer sales, implying that many customers had switched to cocktails. The growing popularity of cocktails is fueling the demand for handmade spirits in the region.

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