Post by Jaga on May 25, 2009 22:31:44 GMT -7
Vodka sales in Poland have dropped by one third, according to the Polish Spirit Industry organization.
In the first quarter of 2009, Poles bought 21,1 million litres of spirit products (a 75 percent drop in vodka, specifically), which is almost 30 percent less than a year ago.
The sudden drop in vodka sales is a result of the rise of excise tax by nine percent since the beginning of 2009.
Beer producers also quoted a sales decline. In the first quarter of 2009, the sale of beer in Poland dropped by one tenth in comparison with the same period last year. Unlike high-proof spirits, the fall of demand for beer was not caused by higher excise tax.
“Beer sale in Poland has been decreasing since 2008,” claims Melania Popiel from Carlsberg Polska. She predicts that, in 2009, the demand for beer in Poland might be even five percent lower than in 2008.
In 2008, the spirit industry lost 61 million zlotys (14 million euros) because of currency swap and financial recession. (mg/mmj)
In the first quarter of 2009, Poles bought 21,1 million litres of spirit products (a 75 percent drop in vodka, specifically), which is almost 30 percent less than a year ago.
The sudden drop in vodka sales is a result of the rise of excise tax by nine percent since the beginning of 2009.
Beer producers also quoted a sales decline. In the first quarter of 2009, the sale of beer in Poland dropped by one tenth in comparison with the same period last year. Unlike high-proof spirits, the fall of demand for beer was not caused by higher excise tax.
“Beer sale in Poland has been decreasing since 2008,” claims Melania Popiel from Carlsberg Polska. She predicts that, in 2009, the demand for beer in Poland might be even five percent lower than in 2008.
In 2008, the spirit industry lost 61 million zlotys (14 million euros) because of currency swap and financial recession. (mg/mmj)
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