Alcohol industry in Finland - statistics & facts
The Finnish government strongly restricts the sales of alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content higher than 5.5 percent are only allowed to be sold by Alko, a government-owned liquor store chain. In 2023, Alko's sales continued to decrease, while alcohol sales in bars and restaurants started to increase again.
The private consumption expenditure on alcoholic beverages in Finland has increased over the past few years. Based on preliminary data, the household consumption expenditure on alcohol reached over 3.66 billion euros in 2023.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) of alcoholic beverages in Finland increased steadily in the observed time, after stagnating from 2014 to 2017. In 2023, the CPI for alcoholic beverages measured at 129.68, where the base year 2010 equals 100. This index measures changes in the average costs of most consumer goods and services. It records inflation and deflation (rising and falling prices).
Retail and trade
Among the alcoholic drinks sold in Finland, there are many imported beverages. In recent years, the alcohol import value has been fluctuating. However, it peaked at roughly 406.52 million euros in 2022. As of 2023, the export value of alcoholic beverages increased to approximately 204.84 million euros – the highest value since 2013.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) of alcoholic beverages in Finland increased steadily in the observed time, after stagnating from 2014 to 2017. In 2023, the CPI for alcoholic beverages measured at 129.68, where the base year 2010 equals 100. This index measures changes in the average costs of most consumer goods and services. It records inflation and deflation (rising and falling prices).
