| Product Code: ETC11313870 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
India`s whisky import market continued to show strong growth in 2024, with top exporting countries including the UK, Spain, UAE, USA, and Metropolitan France. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, remained very high, indicating the dominance of these key players. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was an impressive 31.49%, with a notable growth rate of 9.75% from 2023 to 2024. This trend suggests a robust demand for imported whiskies in India, reflecting changing consumer preferences and a growing appreciation for quality spirits.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Whisky Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Whisky Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Whisky Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Whisky Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income and changing lifestyles leading to a shift towards premium and craft whiskies. |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of whisky-based cocktails and mixology among the younger population. |
4.2.3 Rising demand for imported and exotic whisky brands in India due to globalization and exposure to international trends. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High taxation and regulatory restrictions on alcohol production and sales in India. |
4.3.2 Limited availability of quality raw materials for whisky production domestically, leading to dependence on imports. |
4.3.3 Competition from other spirits like rum, vodka, and beer affecting the market share of whisky. |
5 India Whisky Market Trends |
6 India Whisky Market, By Types |
6.1 India Whisky Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Malt Whisky, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Blended Whisky, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Bourbon Whisky, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 India Whisky Market, By Packaging Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottled, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Canned, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaged, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 India Whisky Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 India Whisky Market, By End User |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Restaurants & Bars, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 India Whisky Market Revenues & Volume, By Collectors, 2021 - 2031F |
7 India Whisky Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Whisky Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Whisky Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Whisky Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price per unit of whisky. |
8.2 Number of premium and craft whisky brands introduced in the market. |
8.3 Growth in the number of whisky bars, lounges, and specialty stores offering a wide selection of whiskies. |
9 India Whisky Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Whisky Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Whisky Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Whisky Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 India Whisky Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Whisky Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Whisky Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Whisky Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |