Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in United Kingdom compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data United Kingdom
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#1 In EuropeBusiness
#2 In EuropeEmployees
#1 In EuropeWages
#1 In EuropeEurope has a large and developed spirit distilling industry, owing to its place in European tradition and large market of alcohol drinkers. Eight of the world's 10 top alcohol-consuming nations lie in Europe. However, the tide is turning, as alcohol consumption is declining across the continent, fuelled by increasing health consciousness. The World Health Organisation's 2021 European health report states that Europeans consume 9.5 litres of pure alcohol, down 21% on 2000. Revenue is projected to fall at a compound annual rate of 5.8% over the five years through 2024, including a 4.8% fall in 2024 to €34.4 billion.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Spirit Production in the UK
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (£m)
2024 | Profit (£m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pernod Ricard SA | 12,280.0 | 2,222.3 | 18.1 | |
Pernod Ricard SA | 12,280.0 | 2,222.3 | 18.1 | |
Bacardi Ltd | 3,871.0 | 766.0 | 19.8 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Spirit Production in the UK industry in United Kingdom in 2024?
The market size of the Spirit Production in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £5.0bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Spirit Production in the UK industry in 2024?
There are 879 businesses in the Spirit Production in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 8.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Spirit Production in the UK industry in United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Spirit Production in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been declining at a CAGR of 3.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Spirit Production in the UK industry in United Kingdom over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Spirit Production in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Spirit Production in the UK market in United Kingdom?
The biggest companies operating in the Spirit Production market in United Kingdom are Pernod Ricard SA, Pernod Ricard SA and Bacardi Ltd
What does the Spirit Production in the UK in United Kingdom include?
Whiskey and Vodka are part of the Spirit Production in the UK industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Spirit Production in the UK in United Kingdom?
The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is Pernod Ricard SA.
How competitive is the Spirit Production in the UK industry in United Kingdom?
The level of competition is moderate and decreasing in the Spirit Production in the UK industry in United Kingdom.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Wine & Cider Production in the UK
- Beer Production in the UK
Complementors
- Drink Retailing in the UK
- Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Manufacturers in the industry are concerned with the end-to-end process of spirits production, focusing on distilling, blending and bottling.
Related Terms
DISTILSPIRITSALCOHOLWhat's included in this industry?
WhiskeyVodkaGrape-based spiritsGinOtherCompanies
Pernod Ricard SAPernod Ricard SABacardi LtdIndustry Code
1101 - Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits in United Kingdom
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- Current Year Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Spirit Production in the UK industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Spirit Production in the UK industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Spirit Production in the UK industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Spirit Production in the UK industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
The luxury market drives the whisky business. International distillers compete with local producers to tap into the high-end global demand for premium Scotch and Irish whiskey.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Spirit Production in the UK industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Spirit Production in the UK industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Spirit Production in the UK industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into United Kingdom
- Total Exports into United Kingdom
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Major manufacturers are hoarding popular brands. Manufacturers like Diageo and Pernod Richard own and operate many of the world's most popular brands across many varieties of liquor. Diageo alone produces 40% of all Scotch whisky.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Spirit Production in the UK located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 12 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Sales and promotion are limited across Europe. Sales of spirits are banned for under 18s in most European countries and under 16 in the rest. Many countries, including Austria, Denmark, France and Ireland, ban or severely limit spirits advertising.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Spirit Production in the UK industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
On-trade sales slump slash distillery profit. Distilleries have seen significant reductions in earnings as the pandemic and subsequent economic issues have impacted Europeans' discretionary spending, particularly at hospitality venues, despite healthy profit from premium brands.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Spirit Production in the UK industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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