The United Arab Emirates leads global tourist consumption of alcoholic beverages with 71.54 thousand metric tons, followed significantly by the Bahamas at 5.28 thousand metric tons. Other key players include China and the Dominican Republic, each at 2.85 thousand metric tons. French Polynesia, Malta, and Cuba each stand at 2.03 thousand metric tons. Cyprus, Cambodia, and Costa Rica trail slightly at 1.63 and 1.22 thousand metric tons, respectively. Smaller markets like the Maldives, Barbados, and Cape Verde register less than 1 thousand metric tons each.
In 2023, the United Arab Emirates exhibited a modest 1.06% year-on-year increase in tourist consumption of alcoholic beverages, whereas other countries maintained stable values with no significant changes. Over the last five years, the UAE saw a consistent increase, indicating a steady CAGR in tourist consumption.
Future Trends to Watch
Future trends to watch include potential growth in emerging markets such as Cambodia and Costa Rica, driven by increasing tourism. Monitoring regulatory changes and tourist spending behaviors in these regions will be crucial. Additionally, the UAE's continued development as a tourist hub suggests that its dominant market share will likely expand.
Top countries in Alcoholic Beverages Tourist Consumption Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Arab Emirates | 71.54 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bahamas | 5.28 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 2.85 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Dominican Republic | 2.85 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 French Polynesia | 2.03 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 2.03 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cuba | 2.03 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 1.63 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cambodia | 1.22 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Costa Rica | 1.22 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
