By 2022, global gin consumption hit 678 million liters but was still down 3.8% from pandemic peak demand, even as premium and flavored styles kept pushing the market forward. At the same time, global production rose to 732 million liters and exports reached 156 million liters, setting up a sharp tension between what consumers drank and what distilleries made. From UK per capita benchmarks to Spain’s gin tonic driven volumes, these figures explain why 2022 looked calm on the surface while the industry was quietly reshaping underneath.
Key Takeaways
- Global gin consumption volume was 678 million liters in 2022, reflecting a 3.8% decline from peak pandemic levels.
- The UK consumed 52 million liters of gin in 2022, with per capita consumption at 0.78 liters.
- US gin consumption reached 28 million 9-liter cases in 2022, up 2.1% from 2021.
- The global gin market was valued at $14.2 billion in 2022, projected to grow at 4.5% CAGR to 2030.
- Premium gin segment accounted for 42% of global market value in 2022, valued at $6.0 billion.
- UK gin market revenue reached £2.8 billion in 2022, with 5% growth.
- Global gin production volume reached 732 million liters in 2022, marking a 4.2% increase from the previous year.
- The United Kingdom produced 47 million liters of gin in 2022, accounting for approximately 6.4% of global production.
- Spain's gin production surged to 78 million liters in 2022, driven by premium London Dry styles.
- UK gin exports totaled £678 million in 2022, up 9% from 2021.
- Global gin exports volume reached 156 million liters in 2022, led by Europe.
- Spain exported 62 million liters of gin in 2022, valued at €850 million.
- Premium gin segment grew 7.2% globally in 2022, outpacing standard gins.
- Flavored gins captured 28% of global volume sales in 2022.
- Craft gin distilleries worldwide increased by 15% to over 1,200 in 2022.
Global gin saw modest volume declines, yet premium growth and gin tonics kept the market expanding in 2022.
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Consumption Statistics20 stats
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Global gin consumption volume was 678 million liters in 2022, reflecting a 3.8% decline from peak pandemic levels.
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The UK consumed 52 million liters of gin in 2022, with per capita consumption at 0.78 liters.
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US gin consumption reached 28 million 9-liter cases in 2022, up 2.1% from 2021.
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Spain's gin consumption volume was 45 million liters in 2022, driven by gin-tonic culture.
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In 2022, Germany consumed 14 million liters of gin, with premium segment growing 12%.
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Australia's gin consumption hit 5.6 million liters in 2022, per capita 0.22 liters.
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France saw gin consumption rise to 12 million liters in 2022, up 15% YoY.
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India's gin consumption volume reached 38 million liters in 2022, with urban millennials leading.
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Brazil consumed 8.2 million liters of gin in 2022, growing 18% due to cocktail trends.
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Netherlands gin consumption was 18 million liters in 2022, focused on jenever variants.
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Spain's per capita gin consumption was 0.95 liters in 2022.
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Germany's per capita gin consumption reached 0.17 liters in 2022.
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France gin consumption per capita was 0.18 liters in 2022.
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Italy consumed 7 million liters of gin in 2022, up 10%.
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Mexico's gin consumption volume was 4.8 million liters in 2022.
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South Africa consumed 2.9 million liters of gin in 2022.
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Japan's gin consumption hit 1.5 million liters in 2022.
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Poland consumed 5.2 million liters of gin in 2022.
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Belgium's gin consumption was 4.1 million liters in 2022.
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Canada's gin consumption reached 3.2 million liters in 2022.
Interpretation
Consumption Statistics Interpretation
In the Consumption Statistics picture, global gin consumption totaled 678 million liters in 2022, down 3.8% from peak pandemic levels, even as countries like the US reached 28 million 9-liter cases and the German premium segment grew 12%.
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Market Value And Growth20 stats
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The global gin market was valued at $14.2 billion in 2022, projected to grow at 4.5% CAGR to 2030.
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Premium gin segment accounted for 42% of global market value in 2022, valued at $6.0 billion.
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UK gin market revenue reached £2.8 billion in 2022, with 5% growth.
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US gin market size was $4.1 billion in 2022, driven by super-premium launches.
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Spain's gin market generated €1.2 billion in 2022, up 7% from 2021.
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Global gin market volume growth was 2.8% in 2022, reaching 732 million liters.
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Asia-Pacific gin market grew at 6.2% CAGR from 2018-2022, valued at $2.5 billion.
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Europe held 55% share of global gin market value in 2022 at $7.8 billion.
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India's gin market value hit $1.1 billion in 2022, with 12% annual growth.
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Brazil gin market expanded to $450 million in 2022, CAGR 15% over five years.
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Super-premium gin market valued at $3.2 billion globally in 2022, 22% share.
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Latin America gin market grew 11% to $800 million in 2022.
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North America gin market CAGR projected at 5.1% to 2028 from 2022 base.
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Middle East & Africa gin market valued at $450 million in 2022.
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Online channel accounted for 15% of gin market value growth in 2022.
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Off-trade gin sales volume up 3% to 450 million liters in 2022.
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On-trade gin sales recovered 5% to 228 million liters in 2022 post-COVID.
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Private label gins grew 8% in value to $1.2 billion in 2022.
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Organic gin segment valued at $900 million in 2022, CAGR 9%.
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Vegan-certified gins held 12% market share in premium segment 2022.
Interpretation
Market Value And Growth Interpretation
In the market value and growth category, the global gin market hit $14.2 billion in 2022 and is forecast to expand at a 4.5% CAGR to 2030, with premium gin already holding 42% of value at $6.0 billion and volume rising 2.8% to 732 million liters.
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Production Statistics20 stats
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Global gin production volume reached 732 million liters in 2022, marking a 4.2% increase from the previous year.
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The United Kingdom produced 47 million liters of gin in 2022, accounting for approximately 6.4% of global production.
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Spain's gin production surged to 78 million liters in 2022, driven by premium London Dry styles.
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In 2023, India became the third-largest gin producer with 52 million liters, fueled by local craft distilleries.
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France produced 28 million liters of gin in 2022, with a focus on artisanal and flavored variants.
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The US gin production volume hit 12.5 million liters in 2022, up 8% year-over-year due to craft boom.
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Germany's gin output reached 15 million liters in 2022, emphasizing botanical-heavy recipes.
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Australia produced 4.2 million liters of gin in 2022, with native botanicals gaining traction.
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Netherlands gin production stood at 22 million liters in 2022, led by genever-style gins.
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In 2022, Brazil's gin production grew to 3.8 million liters, boosted by cachaça-infused hybrids.
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In 2022, the number of gin distilleries in Scotland exceeded 20, producing 2.5 million liters.
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Italy's gin production volume was 11 million liters in 2022, with craft focus.
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Mexico produced 2.1 million liters of gin in 2022, blending with agave spirits.
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South Africa's gin output reached 3.4 million liters in 2022, led by fynbos gins.
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Japan's gin production grew to 1.8 million liters in 2022, premium sakura variants.
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Poland produced 4.5 million liters of gin in 2022, exporting heavily.
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Belgium's gin production was 6.2 million liters in 2022, genever dominant.
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Canada's gin production hit 2.9 million liters in 2022, craft-driven.
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New Zealand produced 1.1 million liters of gin in 2022, manuka botanicals.
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Sweden's gin output was 2.3 million liters in 2022, organic trends.
Interpretation
Production Statistics Interpretation
In the production statistics for 2022, global gin output rose to 732 million liters with key producers scaling up, including Spain’s jump to 78 million liters and the UK’s 47 million liters, showing how growth is concentrated in premium and craft-driven markets.
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Trade (exports/imports)22 stats
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UK gin exports totaled £678 million in 2022, up 9% from 2021.
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Global gin exports volume reached 156 million liters in 2022, led by Europe.
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Spain exported 62 million liters of gin in 2022, valued at €850 million.
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US gin exports grew 12% to 2.8 million liters in 2022, mainly to Europe.
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Netherlands exported 19 million liters of gin in 2022, focusing on genever.
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Australia's gin exports reached 1.2 million liters in 2022, valued at AUD 120 million.
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France's gin exports were 9.5 million liters in 2022, up 20% YoY.
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Germany exported 8 million liters of gin in 2022 to over 100 markets.
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India exported 4.1 million liters of gin in 2022, primarily to Africa.
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Brazil's gin imports surged 25% to 2.5 million liters in 2022.
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Global gin imports volume was 148 million liters in 2022, with US as top importer.
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US imported 5.2 million liters of gin in 2022, valued at $450 million.
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Netherlands gin exports value was €320 million in 2022.
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France gin exports value reached €150 million in 2022.
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Germany gin exports volume 7.5 million liters in 2022.
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Italy exported 3.2 million liters of gin in 2022.
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Australia gin exports value AUD 120 million to 50 countries in 2022.
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South Africa exported 1.8 million liters of gin in 2022.
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Japan gin exports grew 30% to 0.5 million liters in 2022.
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Poland gin exports 2.1 million liters in 2022 to EU.
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Canada exported 1.4 million liters of gin in 2022.
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US gin imports value $450 million, top source UK at 40% in 2022.
Interpretation
Trade (exports/imports) Interpretation
In the trade (exports and imports) landscape, gin is expanding internationally with UK exports reaching £678 million in 2022 up 9% from 2021 and global export volume rising to 156 million liters, while Europe leads with Spain at 62 million liters and the US growing 12% to 2.8 million liters.
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Trends And Consumer Preferences20 stats
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Premium gin segment grew 7.2% globally in 2022, outpacing standard gins.
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Flavored gins captured 28% of global volume sales in 2022.
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Craft gin distilleries worldwide increased by 15% to over 1,200 in 2022.
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Gin-tonic remains the top serve, accounting for 62% of gin occasions in 2022.
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Low/no-alcohol gin sales grew 45% globally in 2022 to 2.5 million liters.
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Sustainability focus: 35% of premium gins used recycled packaging in 2022.
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Millennials (25-40) represented 52% of gin consumers in key markets in 2022.
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Botanical innovation: 40 new botanicals introduced in gins in 2022.
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RTD gin cocktails sales volume up 22% to 15 million liters in 2022.
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Online gin sales share reached 18% of total in 2022 globally.
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Women accounted for 48% of gin drinkers globally in 2022.
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65% of gin consumers aged 25-44 prefer premium or craft in 2022 surveys.
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Gin & tonic variants like pink gin up 25% in sales 2022.
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Barrel-aged gins launched by 120 brands in 2022.
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Cannabis-infused gins trialed in 15 markets, sales +300% in 2022.
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28% growth in gin-based Negronis in bars worldwide 2022.
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Local botanicals used in 70% of new gin launches 2022.
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Canned gin cocktails RTD sales +35% in US 2022.
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Health claims on 22% of new gin packaging in 2022.
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Gin tourism visits to distilleries up 18% to 2.5 million in 2022.
Interpretation
Trends And Consumer Preferences Interpretation
Consumers are clearly leaning into premium and functional choices, with premium gin growing 7.2% in 2022 and low or no alcohol sales surging 45%, while flavored gins already make up 28% of global volume sales and gin tonics still lead at 62% of occasions.
report visual · Key figures
Gin industry snapshot (volume + momentum)
Global consumption and market growth show a mixed but resilient picture in 2022, alongside ongoing shifts toward premium and online channels.
3.8%
Global gin consumption volume was 678 million liters in 2022, reflecting a 3.8% decline from peak pandemic levels.
2.8%
Global gin market volume growth was 2.8% in 2022, reaching 732 million liters.
4.5%
The global gin market was valued at $14.2 billion in 2022, projected to grow at 4.5% CAGR to 2030.
5%
UK gin market revenue reached £2.8 billion in 2022, with 5% growth.
15%
Online channel accounted for 15% of gin market value growth in 2022.
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