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Gin Production in the UK Industry Data and Analysis
UK gin producers face a mixed picture. The waning interest in gin reflects a natural tapering off after the explosive growth of the 2010s, driven by regulatory changes that sparked the “gin renaissance.” This boom, capitalised on by a flood of new distilleries and product innovation, made gin a staple in both bars and homes. But as the initial excitement fades and consumers’ tastes change, producers are grappling with declining consumption volumes that weigh on revenue. The downturn has been compounded by changing drinking habits, with younger consumers drinking less year after year, casting a shadow over industry sales. In response, producers are expanding their range of non-alcoholic gins to cushion the impact, though the industry is still feeling the strain.Gin production revenue is projected to swell at a compound annual rate of 5.5% over the five years through 2025-26 to reach £864 million, buoyed by pent-up demand unleashed after the pandemic. Revenue is anticipated to drop by 1.5% in the current year. As interest in gin wavers, brands are competing to stand out with heightened marketing efforts, including celebrity endorsements and high-profile campaigns. To counter weakening domestic demand, producers are shifting their focus to international markets, capitalising on the rich British history and provenance of gin. Campaigns like Beefeater’s “Spirit of London” effectively harness this heritage to sustain global interest. Rising labour, purchase and marketing costs, driven by renewed inflationary pressures and a soaring National Living Wage, are squeezing industry profitability. The escalating cost base favours larger players with the scale to absorb these increases and the brand loyalty to pass on costs, supporting industry consolidation. Profit is expected to dip to 8.6% in 2025-26.Revenue is forecast to climb at a compound annual rate of 2% to £954 million over the five years through 2030-31. The UK-India Free Trade Agreement, set for implementation in 2026, proposes slashing Indian tariffs from 150% to 75%, opening the door for producers to capitalise on India’s rapidly growing premium gin demand. The industry will be defined by its green push, as producers intensify efforts amid broader net-zero goals and tightening regulations like the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme. As brands compete to defend their market share, the industry will see greater investment in marketing to stand out from the crowd. While this may squeeze short-term margins, it is likely to pay dividends in the long run by engaging more consumers.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released September 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom operates under the SIC industry code SP0.003. Operators within this industry are concerned with the end-to-end gin production process, with a particular focus on distilling, bottling and trading with retailers and wholesalers. The industry also includes non-alcoholic gin. Related terms covered in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom include gin botanicals, london gin and craft gin.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom include Mainstream gin products, Premium gin products and Super-premium gin products.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom include Diageo plc, Bacardi UK Ltd and Chivas Brothers Ltd.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom in 2026?
The market size of the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom is £863.7m in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?
There are 593 businesses in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom?
The Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom?
The Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 5.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom?
The biggest companies operating in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom are Diageo plc, Bacardi UK Ltd and Chivas Brothers Ltd
What does the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom include?
Premium gin products and Mainstream gin products are part of the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom?
The company holding the most market share in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom is Diageo plc.
How competitive is the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Gin Production industry in the United Kingdom.
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