The data shows the value of the alcoholic beverages retail market in the UK in 2015, by type of beverage. As shown on the graph, wine has the highest market value in this category at 5,371 million GBP. In terms of consumption, however, beer is the leading alcoholic beverage. Nonetheless, spirits and beer follow wine with a sales value of 3,928 and 3,718 million GBP each.
Wine | 5371 |
Spirits | 3928 |
Beer | 3718 |
Cider/Perry | 1038 |
Sparkling wine | 658 |
Champagne | 324 |
Fortified wine | 291 |
“Ready to drinks” | 232 |