Quantity of alcohol sales in Belarus during the initial quarter - a glance at the statistics
Grokking the Gulps - Alcohol Sales in Belarus
Crunching the numbers, the National Statistical Committee of Belarus has spilled the beans on the sales of tipple for the first quarter of 2025!
Following the stats, trade giants in Belarus reported sales worth 1.5 billion rubles for alcoholic beverages and beer during Q1 2025. This figure comprises almost 7% of the total retail turnover of these organizations.
Held up against the figures from Q1 2024, the sales of alcohol and beer dipped by a smidgen, about 0.9%. But don't fret; it's just a minor setback and let's not forget the big picture!
Now, here's the gastronomic gold - beer snatched the throne as the leading drink in terms of volume with a whopping 8,912 thousand decaliters sold (that's 89,120,000 liters, just in case you're counting!).
Booze, Numbers, Belstat, Maxim Beloreckii, Journalist
PS: It's interesting to note that while we took a swig at the sales trends in Belarus, global figures show Gen Z in the United States aiming to cut back on their booze intake in 2025[1]. Non-alcoholic versions of popular brews are the new lager on the block[1]. However, these trends don't quite touch the heart of Belarusian tippling.
[1] Underage.com, "Alcohol Consumption Trends Among Gen Z: Not Just About Fun Anymore", 2025. (Accessed: 01 April, 2025)
- Despite the drop in sales by 0.9% compared to Q1 2024, the alcohol and beer industry in Belarus continues to be a significant commodity, contributing almost 7% to the total retail turnover of trade giants in the country.
- The finance sector would likely remain interested in the Belarusian alcohol sales industry, as the sales of alcoholic beverages and beer reached a substantial 1.5 billion rubles in Q1 2025.
- In contrast to Gen Z in the United States who seem to be cutting back on their alcohol intake in 2025, Belarus' retail sales of alcohol and beer demonstrate a consistent demand, with beer emerging as the leading drink in terms of volume, selling 8,912 thousand decaliters (that's 89,120,000 liters).
- By 2025, the retail sales of alcoholic beverages and beer in Belarus could present a lucrative opportunity for both local and international players in the beverage industry.
