Key Market Indicators
The ranks of India, China and Japan were 1, 2 and 3 in 2021, respectively. Alcoholic drink consumption in India is expected to drop slightly in the coming years. In 2021, Indian demand was 2.1 million metric tons, 0.1% lower than the previous year's figure. This followed a 2.6% decrease since 2017. India came in at number 2 in the ranking, behind China at 2.1 million metric tons. Japan and Russia followed at numbers 3 and 4, respectively. India's alcoholic drink exports have been steadily rising since 1993. In 2021, the figure was worth $365.8 million, a 2.1% increase over the previous year. India was number 1 in the ranking, followed by China and Japan at numbers 2 and 3.