Alcohol production in Russia decreased by 16.1%

09:26; 08 July 2025 year

In the first half of 2025, Russia recorded a significant decrease in alcohol production. According to Rosalokoltakkontrol, alcohol production decreased by 16.1% compared to the same period last year and amounted to 73.89 million decaliters. The main reason for this decline was a significant increase in excise taxes and minimum retail prices, especially for spirits.https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/7871468 ?from=doc_lk">"Kommersant".

Production decreased the most in the segment of low-alcohol products. The drop was 91.6%. A significant decrease was also recorded in the production of cognac (17%) and vodka (10.9%, to 31.38 million dal). The production of alcoholic beverages decreased by 0.5% (to 8.04 million dal), while the total volume of alcohol production with a strength above 9% decreased by 9.5%.>

The increase in minimum retail prices has become a key factor in the decline in production. Since the beginning of the year, prices have increased by 16-17%: vodka has risen to 349 rubles per 0.5 liters, cognac to 651 rubles, brandy up to 472 rubles. The excise tax on ethyl alcohol increased by 15%, reaching 740 rubles per liter, which significantly reduced the profitability of production.

Against the background of the general recession, an increase in wine production was noted. The production of still wines increased by 12.4% (to 17.6 million dal), sparkling wines by 18.2% (to 7.2 million dal). At the same time, there was a significant decrease in prices for some types of products: grape-containing beverages without alcohol fell in price by 73.2%, with alcohol added by 60.5%, liqueur wines by 9.6%, fruit alcohol production is at 84.7%./p> According to experts, despite some positive trends in the wine segment, the overall situation in the alcohol market remains difficult due to the high tax burden and declining purchasing power of the population.

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