WSA Publishes Report on Global Economic Contribution of Spirits Sector
WSA is proud to present the first-ever comprehensive Global Economic Impact Study by Oxford Economics and IWSR, highlighting the significant contributions of the spirits industry to the global economy! In 2022, our industry added an impressive US$730 billion to global GDP, supported 36 million jobs worldwide (equivalent to the entire UK workforce) and generated US$390 […]
WSA launches its very first economic footprint brochure
The World Spirits Alliance (WSA) represents spirits producers from across the globe at the international level. Our members represent producers of products such as Baiju from China, Tequila from Mexico, Brazilian Cachaça, Indian-made foreign liquor, Cognac and internationally traded whiskies like Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey and American Whiskeys such as Bourbon, to name but a […]
Countering illicit alcohol trade worldwide
26% of alcohol consumption is illicit, with serious consequences for consumers – including health risks stemming from the consumption of unsafe products, governments – with an estimated loss in fiscal revenues of at least US $8.9 billion per year – and for legitimate businesses. The World Spirits Alliance’s roadmap on illicit alcohol examines the issue […]