Amongst the key findings of the report are;

• There was modest spirit export volume growth of +2.8% in 2024. While value growth was higher, this was largely driven by supply chain inflation.
• Sales of spirits in the Irish market fell by over 2%, reflecting the continuing moderation of consumption amongst Irish drinkers.
• Despite a dip in sales, vodka remained Ireland's favourite spirit, followed by Irish Whiskey and gin.
• Sales in Ireland of tequila grew by over one fifth in 2024 compared to the previous year.
• Irish Whiskey volumes increased globally by +3.6% with Irish Cream volumes up by a more modest +1.5%.
• The US remains the biggest export market for Irish spirits, followed by the UK and Germany.
• India was the fifth biggest market for Irish Whiskey in 2024, growing at +57.5%.The opportunity is huge if the EU–India trade deal can be concluded and delivers a sizeable reduction in tariff rates.
• Ireland continues to have the third highest level of excise tax in Europe, and the second highest across all alcohol, inhibiting investment by producers.