Strong alcohol sales in Russia fell by 15% in six months

Sales of vodka, whiskey, rum and other spirits in Russia have fallen by 15% over the past six months. The average bill for imported strong alcohol decreased to 420 rubles. per bottle, Russian – up to 245 rubles. for a bottle. This was reported “RIA News” with reference to the study of the Kontur.Market service.

According to Kontur.Market data, strong alcohol sales in Russia have decreased by 15% on average over the past six months. Sales of imported rum, gin and cognac were down 9.5% in terms of bottles and 13.4% in value. Sales of Russian-made strong alcohol – by 16% in the number of bottles and by 15.4% in money terms.

The average check for a bottle of imported alcohol was 420 rubles, Russian-made – 245 rubles.

Earlier, Kommersant reported that over the summer, the range of imported alcohol in federal retail chains decreased by 40-95% year-on-year, depending on the category. According to AKORT, supplies of sparkling wines from the Champagne region have completely stopped, imports of whiskey have decreased by 70%, French cognac and imported beer have decreased by 60%.

More details – in the material “Kommersant” “The stores are running out of whiskey and cognac”.