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 […]
Spirits: Global Economic Impact Study 2024
The report highlights the spirit industry’s total global impact – its direct, indirect, and induced economic activity – and how these correspond to in terms of contributions to global GDP, tax revenue and jobs. Many different sectors ranging from manufacturing, logistics, hospitality and retail benefit from the economic activity which the distilled spirits industry generates. […]
The economic contribution of distilling & spirits production
Nowadays, spirits are cherished by countless adult consumers worldwide every day. Spirits symbolize festive gatherings, togetherness, and social cohesion. This brochure provides topline insights about the sector and its footprint across the globe. Read the Report
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 – Problems, Root Causes, and Solutions
The World Spirits Alliance’s roadmap on illicit alcohol examines the issue of illicit trade in alcohol, its root causes and potential solution. It also contains case studies, information about the impact of the COVID crisis & alcohol restrictions on illicit trade in alcohol, a perspective on the role of the WTO in the fight against […]