Competitive Landscape
Lion – Beer, Wine and Spirits (Nz) Maintains Lead as Premium Gin and Nolo Spirits Reshape Competition
Spirits in New Zealand in 2025 remain moderately concentrated, with Lion – Beer, Wine and Spirits (NZ) Ltd retaining the largest off-trade volume share at 27%, followed by Beam Suntory NZ Ltd at 19%. The combined share of the top two companies is 45%, indicating that while a few players hold significant positions, there is meaningful space for other competitors.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Spirits industry in New Zealand with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Spirits industry in New Zealand, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty
The Spirits in New Zealand report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Spirits in New Zealand?
- Where is consumer demand for Spirits focussed?
- Which is being consumed more; beer, wine or spirits?
- Where is demand growing? Stagnating?
- How is the operating environment for alcoholic drinks changing?
- Which are the leading brands in New Zealand?
- How are products distributed in New Zealand?
- What are the key trends in new product development?
- Do consumers want value for money or added value?
- How will macroeconomic context and shifting cultural values shape future growth?
- How will COVID-19 and recession impact the alcoholic drinks industry?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Spirits in New Zealand - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Spirits Summary
Spirits Embrace Rtd Innovation to Offset Demand Shifts
Lighthouse Gin Amplifies Heritage Storytelling to Drive Premium Sales
Nolo and Rtd Launches Reshape Consumer Occasions and Value Perceptions
Consumers Shift to Brands with Value, Authenticity and Lighter Profiles
Cocktails and On-Premise Experiences Reshape Brand Influence and Trial
Premiumisation Driven by Provenance and Economic Recovery Fuels Value Growth
Lion – Beer, Wine and Spirits (Nz) Maintains Lead as Premium Gin and Nolo Spirits Reshape Competition
Liquorland Expands Craft Corners to Fuel Premium Spirits Discovery
Online Discovery Accelerates Brand Storytelling, but Volume Stays Offline
Alcoholic Drinks in New Zealand - Industry Overview
2025 Developments
Key Data Insights
Moderation and At-Home Consumption Curb Volume Sales
Rtds Outperform as Innovation and Convenience Win Consumer Interest
Zeffer 0% and Free Af?Drinks Attract Health-Focused Consumers with No-Alcohol Innovation
Health-Led and Mindful Product Options Expand as Demand for Moderation Rises
Pal’S and White Claw Sustain Rtds Growth as Beer Volume Declines
Supermarkets and Convenience Stores Gain Share as At-Home Occasions Rise
Lion - Beer, Wine & Spirits (Nz)And Db Breweries Lose Ground as Rtd Innovators Accelerate Share
Licensed Bottle Stores Extend Lead as At-Home Drinking Rises
Liquorland Online and Farro Fresh Drive Online Sales with Curated Ranges
Legislation
Legal Purchasing Age and Legal Drinking Age
Drink Driving
Advertising
Smoking Ban
Opening Hours
On-Trade Establishments
Taxation and Duty Levies
Contraband/Parallel Trade
Duty Free
Cross-Border/Private Imports
Coca-Cola Oceania and Zeffer Expand Wellness and Convenience with New Launches
Free Af and Pal's Gain Share by Targeting Mindful Drinkers
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Spirits
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- Brandy
- Cognac
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- Bitters
- Cream-based Liqueurs
- Other Liqueurs
- Non Alcoholic Spirits
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- Prestige Dark Rum
- Ultra Premium Dark Rum
- Super Premium Dark Rum
- Premium Dark Rum
- Standard Dark Rum
- Economy Dark Rum
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- Prestige White Rum
- Ultra Premium White Rum
- Super Premium White Rum
- Premium White Rum
- Standard White Rum
- Economy White Rum
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- Tequila (and Mezcal)
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- Bourbon/Other US Whiskey
- Canadian Whisky
- Irish Whiskey
- Japanese Whisky
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- Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
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- Prestige Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Ultra Premium Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Super Premium Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Premium Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Standard Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Economy Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Single Grain Scotch Whisky
- Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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- Other Whiskies
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- Prestige English Gin
- Ultra Premium English Gin
- Super Premium English Gin
- Premium English Gin
- Standard English Gin
- Economy English Gin
- Dutch Gin
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- Prestige Vodka
- Ultra Premium Vodka
- Super Premium Vodka
- Premium Vodka
- Standard Vodka
- Economy Vodka
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- Absinthe
- Ad-Mix Brandy
- Ad-Mix Gin
- Ad-Mix Rum
- Ad-Mix Vodka
- Ad-Mix Whisky
- Aguardente/Aguardiente
- Aguardiente De Caña
- Akvavit/Aquavit
- Aniseed-Flavoured Spirits
- Borovicka
- Boukha
- Brandy Type Distilled Spirits
- Cachaça
- Calvados
- Cane
- Chacha
- Charanda
- Chinese Herbal Spirits
- Chinese Spirits
- Cut Brandy
- Destilados De Agave
- Distilled Fruit Spirits
- Domestic Brandy
- Domestic Rum
- Doppelkorn
- Economy Chinese Spirits
- Flavoured Spirits
- Flavoured Vodka-based Drinks
- Fynbos gin/Local Gin
- Gin-flavoured spirits
- Goldbrand/Goldkrone
- Grappa
- Grappamiel
- Guaro
- Kirsch
- Komovica
- Korn
- Lambanog
- Limoncello
- Local White Spirits
- Lower Mid-Range Chinese Spirits
- Lozovaca
- Maesilju
- Mahia Rabi Amrane
- Mead
- Mixed Spirits
- Nalivka/Nalewka
- Nastoyka
- National Specialities
- Obstbrände
- Ouzo
- Pacharán
- Palinca/Pálinka
- Pear and Apple Distillates
- Pisco
- Premium Chinese Spirits
- Prune
- Punsch
- Rachiu/Rakija
- Rum-Flavoured Spirits
- Samane
- Sambuca
- Samsu
- Schnapps
- Shochu/Soju
- Singani
- Sljivovica/Slivovice
- Steinhäeger
- Strong African Spirits
- Super Premium Chinese Spirits
- Sura Khao
- Tequila Flavoured Spirits
- Travarica
- Tsipouro
- Upper Mid-Range Chinese Spirits
- Vieux
- Viina
- Vodka Type Distilled Spirits
- Other Distilled Beverages
Spirits
This is the aggregation of whisk(e)y, brandy and Cognac, white spirits, rum, tequila, liqueurs and other spirits.
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