In 2023, France led the European spirit distillation, rectification, and blending sector with 926 enterprises, followed by Germany, the UK, and Italy. Notably, France, UK, and Germany exhibited strong growth, with year-on-year increases of over 2.9%. Smaller markets like Estonia and Denmark demonstrated the most significant growth rates of 15.54% and 13.6%, respectively. Conversely, Hungary and Poland saw declines, with -0.071% and -2.96% variances. Over the past five years, most countries have seen steady growth, suggesting a healthy upward trend in this sector.
Future trends to watch for in European spirits enterprises include:
- The expansion into new markets and the influence of artisanal and craft spirit movements, particularly in smaller economies.
- Regulatory impacts, including changes in trade policies post-Brexit and EU regulations.
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and locally produced options, potentially driving growth in eco-conscious enterprises.
- Technological advancements in production methods and distribution networks.
Top countries in Distilling, Rectifying and Blending of Spirits Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 926 | 2023 | +1.65% | +4.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 775 | 2023 | +1.44% | +2.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 710 | 2023 | +5.03% | +4.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 568 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 560 | 2023 | +0.18% | -0.071% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 442 | 2023 | +4.99% | +2.07% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 352 | 2023 | +1.73% | +1.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 349 | 2023 | -1.69% | -1.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 301 | 2023 | 0% | -0.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 203 | 2023 | +9.73% | +12.83% | View data |
