{"id":43709,"date":"2026-05-11T12:02:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T10:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinexposium.com\/?p=43709"},"modified":"2026-05-18T10:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T08:17:23","slug":"across-asia-alcohol-trends-are-shifting-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vinexposium.com\/en\/actus\/impact\/across-asia-alcohol-trends-are-shifting-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"Across Asia, alcohol trends are shifting fast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> Nimmi Malhotra<\/p>\n<p><strong>From the small and mighty Singapore to the biggest drinks economies of Japan and China, Asia\u2019s alcohol trends are shifting fast. Singapore-based wine communicator Nimmi Malhotra examines eight key markets and trends across the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should come as no surprise that Asia is far from a monolithic alcohol market but many distinct ones, each with its own dynamics. Cultural traditions, religious norms and regulatory regimes differ across the region, shaping everything from consumption patterns and consumer profiles to channel selection. In some countries, drinking is woven into business and social rituals; in others, it is restricted and discouraged. Retail systems vary just as widely, from the ubiquity of convenience stores in Japan to tightly controlled distribution in Indonesia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These differences shape how alcohol is consumed, where it is sold and which categories grow. Trends follow similar patterns. Most are geographically uneven and exhibit in markets with similar infrastructure, regulation and maturity. For instance, China leads in online commerce and social media, but the same strategy does not translate to South Korea or Taiwan, where online alcohol sales are either heavily restricted or banned.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry research from IWSR and Euromonitor emphasises the need for market-specific strategies rather than regional generalisations. To treat Asia as one market is to ignore the forces that shape it. Unifying elements run across these markets. They\u2019re not enough to make Asia a single market, but enough to make it a readable one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s begin with geography. Southeast Asia\u2019s 11 largely tropical nations \u2013 the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei and Timor-Leste \u2013 share a climate, a maritime orientation and a trading history that made them crossroad cultures long before colonisation formalised those connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These societies are not always built around a single dominant religion, ethnicity, language or cultural identity but around the coexistence of many. This matters commercially because it means there is no single consumer profile. The Chinese community spread across Asian cities has deep spiritual and gifting traditions. The Muslim majority of Indonesia does not drink. Traditionally, Buddhists do not drink alcohol either, yet consumption in Thailand, a predominantly Buddhist nation, has increased in recent years owing to burgeoning tourism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it also means that Asian societies, which have always accommodated multiple identities, are more receptive to outside influence. We are culturally attuned to adaptation and readily adopt new alcohol formats, including Korean ready-to-drink (RTD) formats, the Japanese cocktail aesthetic, and Western spirits and wine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across Southeast Asia, beer and spirits are dominant categories, a function not just of taste but of heat, occasion and price accessibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">East Asia presents a different configuration. Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan share a history of intensive cultural exchange that has produced recognisable similarities in social hierarchy, family structure and collective identity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking in East Asia has historically been a vehicle for relationship-building, status expression and social obligation, rather than pure recreation. This gives premium alcohol categories a structural role in social and business life, particularly through their connection to trust-building and network formation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet that picture resists simplification. China\u2019s sheer scale distorts any regional generalisation. Japan, Asia\u2019s most sophisticated wine market, is experiencing declining consumption and is morphing into a buoyant NOLO market. South Korea\u2019s cultural exports of K-pop, K-drama and K-food are actively reshaping consumption behaviours across both regions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do these factors influence our world of wine and spirits? To highlight trends and movement across the region, let\u2019s explore eight key markets: four from Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia; and four from East Asia, including South Korea, Taiwan, China and Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #84273b; font-size: 0.8em;\"><strong>Trend 1: Premiumisation is alive but fragmented<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most consistent trend across eight markets is premiumisation. It has been the driving force of our industry for many years across all categories, from beer, wine, spirits, and even non-alcoholic drinks. While premiumisation growth has all but stalled in the West, as noted by the Silicon Valley Bank Report 2026, Asia still offers pockets of growth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premiumisation varies across Asia based on the market\u2019s developmental stage. In developing markets, it is driven by the expanding affluence of the middle class and increased urbanisation. Growth is slower across East Asia and Singapore, where consumers were already drinking premium but are feeling inflationary pressures and shifting discretionary spending. Nevertheless, they continue to seek premium experiences and act judiciously by demanding a more detailed value proposition and justification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The takeaway: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumer engagement is the key. For producers, this is the moment to connect with Asian consumers across multiple channels, including social media, emphasising craft, provenance and above all, authenticity, rather than relying on price as a sign of quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore-based Master of Wine Richard Hemming offers pointed advice for premium wine producers, \u201cThere is only one unique thing that producers have, and it is not terroir \u2013 everyone has terroir; it is their own human story. Using that to connect with people is the best way to say something original.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #84273b; font-size: 0.8em;\"><strong>Trend 2: Urbanisation as the engine of wine and spirit growth<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asian cities are expanding. By 2030, Asia could account for two-thirds of the global middle class, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/future-of-asia\/the-rise-of-asian-global-players\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Brookings Institution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Consider Vietnam, where urbanisation has risen to 40%, as people move to central cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In China, urbanisation includes the development of Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities like Chengdu and Hangzhou. Other countries witnessing rapid urbanisation include India and Indonesia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cUrbanisation brings higher incomes, availability and curiosity. The \u2018new money\u2019 consumers are shopping for brands, whereas \u2018old money\u2019 consumers are looking for value,\u201d says Rob Temple, director of SinoWine. When people move to cities, their income rises, their exposure to international brands increases, and their social occasions multiply. In time, each of these changes contributes to increased sophistication in wine and spirit sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The takeaway: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe impact of urbanisation is a gradual process. There is a constant flow of newly wealthy consumers in cities. They need constant guidance and exposure,\u201d Temple says.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #84273b; font-size: 0.8em;\"><strong>Trend 3: Local identity is taking hold<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The craft spirit movement is gaining momentum across Asia, driven by a focus on local ingredients and artisanal production. Boutique brands are carving out space with products rich in narrative and identity. This is evident in Vietnamese botanically distinctive gins like Song Cai Distillery, Samai Distillery in Cambodia, and Taiwan\u2019s Kavalan distillery, whose award-winning whiskies have achieved global recognition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In international markets, the Asian provenance narrative has fuelled Japan\u2019s sake export boom and South Korea\u2019s craft makgeolli revival.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond spirits, the pull of local craft extends to non-alcoholic categories. Producers such as Saicho and Mindful Sparks are elevating tea into a premium, celebratory format, while traditional drinks like Indonesian jamu are being reinterpreted for modern consumers. Cultural identity and the value consumers place on it are increasingly shaping demand for local brands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The takeaway<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For international producers, localisation remains a powerful tool. Successful strategies go beyond distribution; they embed products within local contexts. Examples include serving rituals, such as Chivas Regal\u2019s whisky and green tea combination, and culturally attuned design, such as Absolut Vodka\u2019s Chinese New Year zodiac packaging created in collaboration with local artists. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #84273b; font-size: 0.8em;\"><strong>Trend 4: NOLO motivations are market-specific<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asians consumers are keeping pace with the worldwide moderation movement. About 30% of consumers in the Asia-Pacific region are drinking less alcohol than they were a year ago, according to NielsenIQ 2025 research. The trend is led by Gen Z and driven by health and wellness consciousness as well as economic pressures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet the uptake of low- and no-alcohol (NOLO) products remains slower than in the Western markets. Instead, consumers are turning to Asia\u2019s deep repertoire of freshly made beverages while experimenting with NOLO cocktails and alternatives. Non-alcoholic wines, however, have gained little traction. If consumers were not buying wine to begin with, they are unlikely to adopt it in zero-proof form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NOLO trend is structurally established in Japan, South Korea and Singapore, but remains nascent in Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. This reflects differences in market maturity, the nature of moderation motivations, and the availability of product alternatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan is the region\u2019s most developed NOLO market, shaped by both an ageing population \u2013 30% of the population is over 65 years old \u2013 and Gen Z moderating their intake. Major brewers, including Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo Holdings, have invested heavily in non-alcoholic product lines. South Korea, meanwhile, has emerged as a strong growth market for non-alcoholic beer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In China, NOLO options offer respite from the pressures of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ganbei<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u201cbottoms-up\u201d) dinners, where guests are expected to empty their glasses, giving younger consumers room to redefine drinking culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;The younger generation of Chinese consumers is, in my observation, genuinely averse to their parents\u2019 drinking culture, specifically the baijiu ritual of obligatory toasts at 53% alcohol,\u201d says Dan Siebers, an industry figure best known for his work in China\u2019s wine import and distribution sector. \u201cYounger consumers of both genders have consciously walked away from it toward lower alcohol, lighter styles on occasions defined by personal enjoyment rather than social obligation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across the region, bars are responding in kind, offering dedicated NOLO cocktail lists and alcohol-free adaptations of classic serves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Vender, ranked No. 20 on the Asia 50 Best Bars 2025, director Summer Chen observes, \u201cGuests expect the same level of craftsmanship, flavour and experience in their non-alcoholic drinks. What we\u2019re seeing is less reliance on bottled zero-proof spirits and more emphasis on in-house creations. Techniques like fermentation, kombucha, vinegar shrubs, teas, hydrosols and fresh juices are being used to build complexity and structure, rather than simply replacing alcohol.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond cocktails, consumers are also embracing alternative beverages, like sparkling tea and fermented beverages, ranging from the premium end to RTD formats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The takeaway:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A single global NOLO strategy is unlikely to succeed in Asia. Producers who adapt to local drinking cultures, motivations and alternatives will be better placed to capture this evolving segment. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #84273b; font-size: 0.8em;\"><strong>Trend 5: RTD offers potential for growth<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The RTD category is growing across much of Asia, with the notable exceptions of Vietnam and Indonesia. Across markets, RTDs are emerging as a bridge between full-strength alcohol and no\/low alternatives. They are accessible enough to recruit new drinkers, premium enough to retain and convenient enough for occasions that neither on-trade nor traditional off-trade can reach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The format, however, varies by market. Japan remains the most developed RTD market, where IWSR finds the category accounted for 21.9% of the total beverage alcohol market in 2024. Its foundation is chu-hai: a canned cocktail typically made with shochu or vodka with fresh fruit flavours, sold everywhere from vending machines to 7-Eleven and FamilyMart convenience stores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In South Korea, the category arrived later but is now moving quickly. RTD whisky highballs are widely available at convenience stores and particularly popular among young consumers. The underlying logic remains the same: meeting consumers at their occasion rather than requiring them to come to yours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The takeaway: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In markets where off-trade sales dominate volume, RTD is a cheap and effective entry point. Format innovation is most successful when the product is tailored to local tastes and drinking occasions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #84273b; font-size: 0.8em;\"><strong>Trend 6: The cocktail bar as a category seeder<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In emerging Asian markets, growth in premium spirits is closely tied to on-trade education and bartender advocacy. The bar acts as a controller environment for experimentation, where consumers can engage with unfamiliar categories. Bartenders act as gatekeepers and educators, influencing brand perception and driving trial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agave spirits, for instance, gained traction in Asia through the advocacy of cocktail bars like Hong Kong\u2019s Coa. According to Euromonitor International, product innovation in alcohol is increasingly influenced by on-trade trends, particularly in urban Asia. Bars are not just places to drink; they are cultural and experimental hubs that shape consumption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crucially, bars introduce new spirits in a familiar format: a cocktail serve or a recommended serve that benefits from mixology or the bartender\u2019s endorsement, lowering the barrier to entry and building consumer confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The takeaway:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Product or category seeding is an expensive exercise, says Chris Peart, general manager of spirits distributor Perola Asia. \u201cIn Singapore, a bar listing can cost from S$500 to S$5000 based on the bar\u2019s standing. Also, it is important to know that Singapore does not generate volumes. It is a lighthouse market that influences satellite Asian markets.\u201d He also emphasises the need to educate bartenders and create appealing merchandise to drive consumer engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #84273b; font-size: 0.8em;\"><strong>Trend 7: The Michelin effect<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food tourism is a powerful force across Asia. Millions travel within the region not for sights but to eat high-end omakase meals in Japan or hawker fare in Penang, Malaysia. For these diners, guides and rankings such as Michelin stars and Asia\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants carry real weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Michelin Guide\u2019s 2018 arrival in Thailand marked a turning point. In just seven years, it has reshaped both the calibre of restaurant opening and the depth of wine programmes. Bangkok counts 32 Michelin-starred restaurants alongside nine spots on Asia\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veteran wine writer Simon Woolf, who was among the first to note the shift, says, \u201cGiven this explosion in fancy dining, the wine scene has also blossomed.\u201d Demand has surged accordingly. At restaurants such as Inddee, which has two Michelin stars, the wine list now stretches to as many as 600 wines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effect is now spreading well beyond Michelin\u2019s early Asian strongholds, Hong Kong and Singapore. In Vietnam, the country\u2019s first Michelin-awarded sommelier Yu Yamamoto observes, \u201cSince the arrival of the Michelin Guide in 2023, the fine dining scene has been expanding in Vietnam, including new restaurants, such as Upstairs and Little Bear. The number of young Vietnamese sommeliers is also on the rise, leading to an increasing number of exceptional wine lists. This trend will likely continue in the future.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further east, Michelin launched its first guide of the Philippines, focusing on Manila and Cebu, and naming one 2-star and eight 1-star restaurants. This and other rankings continue to shape the region\u2019s dining and drinking landscape.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The takeaway: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In newer Michelin markets, restaurants are the primary route to market for premium wines and a powerful entry point. With both consumers and sommeliers developing their wine knowledge, producers have a window to engage, educate and build brand advocacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #84273b;\"><strong>About <b>Nimmi Malhotra<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-43710 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vinexposium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Nimmi-Malhotra-150x150.webp\" alt=\"Portrait de Nimmi Malhotra\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vinexposium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Nimmi-Malhotra-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.vinexposium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Nimmi-Malhotra-352x352.webp 352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Nimmi Malhotra<\/strong> is a Singapore-based writer and editor covering wine and spirits for leading international publications. A regular speaker and moderator on Asian drinks cultures and a wine judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards, she brings two decades of experience across publishing and the alcohol industry. She holds the WSET Diploma and a master\u2019s degree in marketing from Monash University, Australia.<strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Author: Nimmi Malhotra From the small and mighty Singapore to the biggest drinks economies of Japan and China, Asia\u2019s alcohol trends are shifting fast. 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