Online Alcohol Retailing in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

Crack open a bottle: A permanent shift to online shopping is boosting revenue

The Online Alcohol Retailing industry is ballooning, supported by increasing digital literacy and rising online expenditure. Online alcohol sales have benefited from climbing UK alcohol consumption. Through easy access to extensive alcohol product varieties at competitive prices, consumers are increasingly confident in migrating online and purchasing premium beverages, which has boosted revenue growth. Over the five years through 2022-23, online alcohol retailing revenue is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 7.3% to reach £888.3 million. In 2022-23, online alcohol revenue is anticipated to drop by 8.8% as consumers rein in spending because of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

This industry covers companies that sell packaged beer, wine and spirits exclusively over the internet. It excludes firms that also have a brick-and-mortar presence.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.