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Alcoholic drinks in 2024: The big picture
Sales of alcoholic drinks in Uganda continued to experience strong growth in total volume terms in 2024, backed by a more stable rate of inflation. Growth was also boosted by an increase in disposable income, although rising prices, particularly in spirits, still dampened growth rates in 2024.
2024 trends
Beer continued to be the largest category within alcoholic drinks in Uganda in 2024. Although standard lager remains the most popular option, craft beer has gained a growing following among younger consumers who are looking for unique and artisanal products. This trend can be seen in the growing number of microbreweries and brewpubs that have emerged in the country. These establishments offer a wide variety of craft beer options, often made with locally sourced ingredients, which appeals to consumers who are seeking a more authentic and flavourful experience.
Competitive landscape
The Ugandan alcoholic drinks market has long been dominated by two players, Nile Breweries Ltd and Uganda Breweries Ltd, but they are now starting to see increased competition from smaller competitors. These smaller players are manufacturing spirits and wine which are aimed at younger customers (of a legal drinking age), resulting in increased rivalry.
Retail developments
Food/drink/tobacco specialists remains the leading retail distribution channel for alcoholic drinks in Uganda, with small local grocers and supermarkets being other key channels.
On-trade vs off-trade split
Off-trade sales of alcoholic drinks saw stronger growth than on-trade sales in 2024 in volume terms. This was partly because many people chose to drink at home as it is much cheaper. Furthermore, consumers can also drink a lot more at home without fear of stigma or the risk of having to drive home.
What next for alcoholic drinks?
Sales of alcoholic drinks in Uganda are projected to continue seeing strong and steady growth in total volume terms over the forecast period. Many categories, including beer, wine, and RTDs, should continue to see impressive momentum, driven by consumer curiosity, shifting health priorities, and international expansion.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Alcoholic Drinks industry in Uganda with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Beer
- Wine
- Spirits
- Cider and Perry
- RTDs
If you're in the Alcoholic Drinks industry in Uganda, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty
The Alcoholic Drinks in Uganda report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Alcoholic Drinks in Uganda?
- Where is consumer demand for Alcoholic Drinks focussed?
- Which is being consumed more; beer, wine or spirits?
- Where is demand growing? Stagnating?
- How is the operating environment for alcoholic drinks changing?
- Which are the leading brands in Uganda?
- How are products distributed in Uganda?
- What are the key trends in new product development?
- Do consumers want value for money or added value?
- How will macroeconomic context and shifting cultural values shape future growth?
- How will COVID-19 and recession impact the alcoholic drinks industry?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Alcoholic Drinks in Uganda
Alcoholic drinks in 2024: The big picture
2024 trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
On-trade vs off-trade split
What next for alcoholic drinks?
Legislation
Legal purchasing age and legal drinking age
Drink driving
Advertising
Smoking ban
Opening hours
On-trade establishments
Taxation and Duty Levies
Operating Environment
Contraband/parallel trade
Duty free
Cross-border/private imports
Key New Product Launches
Outlook
Table 1 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2024
Table 6 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2024
Table 7 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume 2024
Table 8 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value 2024
Table 9 GBO Company Shares of Alcoholic Drinks: % Total Volume 2020-2024
Table 10 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format: % Off-trade Volume 2019-2024
Table 11 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format and by Category: % Off-trade Volume 2024
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
Table 13 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
Table 14 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Beer remains popular despite increasing price sensitivity in the market
Domestic breweries maintain their dominance
Beer benefits from strong and expanding distribution reach
Prospects and Opportunities
Craft beer set for gains with brewers making use of local ingredients
Weak regulation could promote illicit trade and weaken production standards
No/low alcohol beer full of potential as consumers make healthier choices
Category Data
Table 16 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 17 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
Table 18 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 19 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 20 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
Table 21 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
Table 22 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 23 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 24 GBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2020-2024
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2020-2024
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2021-2024
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Shifting drinking preferences and the rise of wine tourism boosts sales
Local producers focusing on improving the quality of domestic wine
Distributors invest in marketing to encourage more locals to drink wine
Prospects and Opportunities
Increase in excise taxes could have a negative impact on sales of wine
Strong and diverse distribution channels a big positive for wine
Support initiatives and incentives could give a boost to local manufacturers
Category Data
Table 31 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 32 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
Table 33 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 34 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 35 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 36 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 37 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 38 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 39 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Changing preferences due to the influence of Western lifestyles and urbanisation
Local players lead the way with Uganda Breweries remaining on top
Strong distribution network
Prospects and Opportunities
Increased consumer prices due to high excise duty tax on the sub category
On-trade sales set to benefit from the development of tourism and hospitality in Uganda
Increasing investment in marketing and advertising
Category Data
Table 43 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 44 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
Table 45 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 46 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 47 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 48 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 49 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 50 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 51 GBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2020-2024
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2020-2024
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2021-2024
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Younger and more affluent consumers embrace cider/perry
Research and innovation being driven by competition across markets
Strong manufacturer-led distribution network in place for cider/perry
Prospects and Opportunities
Lighter, healthier image should boost demand for cider/perry
Excise taxes could impact investment and the cost of production
Uganda Breweries set to invest in cider concentrator to boost the local supply chain
Category Data
Table 58 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 59 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2019-2024
Table 60 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 61 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 62 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
Table 63 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
Table 64 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 65 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 66 GBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2020-2024
Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2020-2024
Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2021-2024
Table 69 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2024-2029
Table 70 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2024-2029
Table 71 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
RTDs see strong growth despite challenging economic conditions
Smirnoff Ice remains the most popular brand thanks to its broad variety of options
E-commerce thriving while on-trade sales continue to grow
Prospects and Opportunities
Vibrant nightlife scene set to bolster sales of RTDs
Sustainability and the switch to eco-friendly packaging
Premiumisation set to drive sales growth
Category Data
Table 73 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
Table 74 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
Table 75 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 76 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 77 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
Table 78 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
Table 79 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 80 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 81 GBO Company Shares of RTDS: % Total Volume 2020-2024
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of RTDS: % Total Volume 2020-2024
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of RTDS: % Total Volume 2021-2024
Table 84 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
Table 85 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
Table 86 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 87 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Alcoholic Drinks
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- Ale
- Sorghum
- Weissbier/Weizen/Wheat Beer
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- Flavoured/Mixed Lager
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- Domestic Premium Lager
- Imported Premium Lager
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- Domestic Mid-Priced Lager
- Imported Mid-Priced Lager
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- Domestic Economy Lager
- Imported Economy Lager
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- Domestic Premium Lager
- Domestic Mid-Priced Lager
- Domestic Economy Lager
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- Imported Premium Lager
- Imported Mid-Priced Lager
- Imported Economy Lager
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- Low Alcohol Beer
- Non Alcoholic Beer
- Stout
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- Regular Cider/Perry
- Non Alcoholic Cider/Perry
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- Malt-based RTDs
- Spirit-based RTDs
- Wine-based RTDs
- Other RTDs
- Non Alcoholic RTDs
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- Brandy
- Cognac
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- Bitters
- Cream-based Liqueurs
- Other Liqueurs
- Non Alcoholic Spirits
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- Prestige Dark Rum
- Ultra Premium Dark Rum
- Super Premium Dark Rum
- Premium Dark Rum
- Standard Dark Rum
- Economy Dark Rum
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- Prestige White Rum
- Ultra Premium White Rum
- Super Premium White Rum
- Premium White Rum
- Standard White Rum
- Economy White Rum
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- Tequila (and Mezcal)
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- Bourbon/Other US Whiskey
- Canadian Whisky
- Irish Whiskey
- Japanese Whisky
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- Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
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- Prestige Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Ultra Premium Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Super Premium Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Premium Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Standard Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Economy Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Single Grain Scotch Whisky
- Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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- Other Whiskies
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- Prestige English Gin
- Ultra Premium English Gin
- Super Premium English Gin
- Premium English Gin
- Standard English Gin
- Economy English Gin
- Dutch Gin
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- Prestige Vodka
- Ultra Premium Vodka
- Super Premium Vodka
- Premium Vodka
- Standard Vodka
- Economy Vodka
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- Absinthe
- Ad-Mix Brandy
- Ad-Mix Gin
- Ad-Mix Rum
- Ad-Mix Vodka
- Ad-Mix Whisky
- Aguardente/Aguardiente
- Aguardiente De Caña
- Akvavit/Aquavit
- Aniseed-Flavoured Spirits
- Borovicka
- Boukha
- Brandy Type Distilled Spirits
- Cachaça
- Calvados
- Cane
- Chacha
- Charanda
- Chinese Herbal Spirits
- Chinese Spirits
- Cut Brandy
- Destilados De Agave
- Distilled Fruit Spirits
- Domestic Brandy
- Domestic Rum
- Doppelkorn
- Economy Chinese Spirits
- Flavoured Spirits
- Flavoured Vodka-based Drinks
- Fynbos gin/Local Gin
- Gin-flavoured spirits
- Goldbrand/Goldkrone
- Grappa
- Grappamiel
- Guaro
- Kirsch
- Komovica
- Korn
- Lambanog
- Limoncello
- Local White Spirits
- Lower Mid-Range Chinese Spirits
- Lozovaca
- Maesilju
- Mahia Rabi Amrane
- Mead
- Mixed Spirits
- Nalivka/Nalewka
- Nastoyka
- National Specialities
- Obstbrände
- Ouzo
- Pacharán
- Palinca/Pálinka
- Pear and Apple Distillates
- Pisco
- Premium Chinese Spirits
- Prune
- Punsch
- Rachiu/Rakija
- Rum-Flavoured Spirits
- Samane
- Sambuca
- Samsu
- Schnapps
- Shochu/Soju
- Singani
- Sljivovica/Slivovice
- Steinhäeger
- Strong African Spirits
- Super Premium Chinese Spirits
- Sura Khao
- Tequila Flavoured Spirits
- Travarica
- Tsipouro
- Upper Mid-Range Chinese Spirits
- Vieux
- Viina
- Vodka Type Distilled Spirits
- Other Distilled Beverages
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- Port
- Sherry
- Vermouth
- Other Fortified Wine
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- Apple Wine
- Bokbunjaju
- Cheongju
- Chinese Wine
- Economy Rice Wine
- Fortified Fruit Wine
- Fruit and Berry Wine
- Fruit and Herbal Wine
- Fruit and Honey based Wine
- Fruit Wine
- Lower Mid-Range Rice Wine
- Non-Grape Dessert Wine
- Premium Rice Wine
- Sake
- Takju
- Upper Mid-Range Rice Wine
- Yakju
- Yellow Wine
- Other Non-Grape Wine
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- Champagne
- Other Sparkling Wine
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- Still Red Wine
- Still Rosé Wine
- Still White Wine
- Non Alcoholic Wine
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Alcoholic Drinks
Alcoholic drinks is the aggregation of beer, wine, spirits, cider/perry and RTDs.
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