According to calculations, at the end of 2023, Russia was among the top 10 alcohol buyers from abroad RIA News According to national statistical services.
The country increased its alcohol imports by almost 19%, moving from eleventh to ninth in the rankings. In just one year, the Russian Federation purchased $2.2 billion worth of goods from other countries, and half of this amount came from wine, which has become the main strong drink in Russian imports.
The United States became the leader among lovers of imported alcohol in 2023. States purchased $26 billion worth of foreign alcoholic beverages, accounting for approximately 29% of all “hot” imports in the world.
England maintained its second place with alcohol imports of 7.2 billion dollars. The top three are completed by Germany, which purchased $5.3 billion worth of foreign alcohol last year.
Also in the top 10 are China ($4.7 billion), France ($3.9 billion), the Netherlands ($3.5 billion), Canada ($3.4 billion), Japan ($2.7 billion) and Spain ($2 billion) took part.
Before reportedIt is stated that the price of beer in stores in Russia may increase by up to 15% in April.
Russians before warned about the increase in the price of cognac.