Q2 beer volumes fall 17%
Spirits too were down nearly 10% in volume and cider showed a decline of 9.4%. Nett Revenue receipts for spirits totalled €87.5 million in Q2 200 compared to 2019’s €89.2 million and Exchequer income from sales of cider slumped 10% from €16.7 million to €15.0 million.
However wine values were up 11% with nett excise receipts at €103.5 million on Q2 in 2019’s figure of €93.4 million.
Alcohol consumption overall fell by 7% in the second three months of this year, compared to the same time last year.