Russian Spirits Exports to India Quadruple in 10 Months, India an Emerging Market

• Russian spirits exports to India surged nearly fourfold in the first 10 months compared to last year.
• India is identified as an attractive and emerging market for Russian alcohol exporters, including Vodka, gin, whiskey, and liqueurs.
• Approximately 520 tonnes of spirits, valued at USD 900,000, were shipped to India, marking a 3x increase in weight and 4x in monetary terms.
• Vodka was the primary export driver, contributing USD 760,000 to the total.
• Despite ranking 14th among importers, India showed the most significant growth rate in Russian spirits imports.

Why It Matters: India is rapidly becoming a key growth market for Russian spirits, with exports quadrupling.