Beer has accounted just over 50% of the nation’s total alcohol sales since the start of 2024, according to a report
Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage among Russians, accounting for 51% of total alcohol sales since the beginning of the year, the Moscow city news agency reported on Thursday, citing data by IT company Atol.
Wine was the second most consumed alcohol product in the country and made up 23% of sales in the alcoholic drinks category, according to the report.
Vodka, Russia’s stereotypical national beverage, is losing out to lower-strength alternatives in terms of domestic sales, with a share of just 6%. Gin and rum each accounted for a 5% share, while various other spirits made up the remaining 10% of sales.
Overall, the greatest demand for alcoholic drinks was recorded in June, reaching 18% of total sales in the category, according to Atol, an IT company that manufactures equipment and software solutions for the retail…