未来印度将成为爱尔兰威士忌主要市场

Core Insights - The Irish beverage industry is experiencing a modest growth in spirits exports, with a volume increase of 2.8% and a value increase of 11.8%, primarily driven by supply chain inflation [1] Export Performance - The largest market for Irish whiskey remains the United States, accounting for 40% of total whiskey exports, although sales to the U.S. declined by 3.5% last year [1] - Exports to Canada also saw a decrease of 3.6% [1] Market Trends - Despite facing challenges, the Irish spirits market is expected to show positive trends, with a notable success in India where sales surged by 57.5% due to the growth of affluent populations [1] - India has now surpassed the UK in the market ranking for Irish whiskey [1] Competitive Challenges - The recently signed UK-India free trade agreement will halve the tariff levels for UK spirits, while Irish whiskey and EU products will still face a 150% tariff in India, posing significant competitive challenges for Irish exports [1] - The Irish Beverage Association and the Irish Whiskey Association are advocating for the EU Commission to prioritize a free trade agreement with India to maintain competitiveness [1]