Production of beer in Russia declined by 2.4% year-on-year in the…
Production of beer in Russia declined by 2.4% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, while fruit and vegetable juice production increased by 7%, according to Rosstat data. The introduction of excise taxes on kvass led to a 19% drop in its sales volume over one year, though revenue remained unchanged.
Consensus
- Production of beer in Russia decreased by 2.4% compared to the same period in the previous year.
- Fruit and vegetable juice production increased by 7% in the first half of 2026.
- The introduction of excise taxes on kvass resulted in a significant decline in its sales volume.
- Sales volume of kvass dropped by 19% from April 2025 to April 2026.
- Revenue from kvass remained unchanged despite the drop in volume.
Points of divergence
- Production of bottled mineral and drinking water (without sugar) increased by 3.4% over six months, reaching 12.2 billion bottles (0.5 liters). — interfax
- The introduction of excise taxes on kvass caused a noticeable decline in sales within one to one and a half years. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Rosstat notes decline in beer production in first half of year amid 7% increase in juice output — Интерфакс
- Beer sales in Russia dropped by 19% in a year after the introduction of an excise tax — Вести
- The Russian non-alcoholic beverage market began shrinking in 2026 — Интерфакс