Beverages around the world are a reflection of civilization and culture. In human history, alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages have always held an important place. These beverages have been a part of our lives in various areas, from social interactions to cultural rituals. The alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage sectors are industries that are of great importance worldwide and appeal to a wide range of consumers. Both sectors offer a variety of products for different market segments and consumer preferences. The alcoholic beverage sector covers beverages produced by beverage manufacturers and generally contain alcoholic content. These beverages include beer, wine, liqueur, whiskey, vodka and other beverages. Alcoholic beverages are frequently consumed in social interactions and celebrations and play an important role in culture. In the field of alcoholic beverages, wine, beer and hard alcoholic beverages in particular have an intense foreign trade activity worldwide. Various brands and products have emerged due to different tastes and production techniques among countries. For example, countries such as France, Italy and Chile are leading in wine production, while countries such as Germany and the Czech Republic specialize in beer production. In hard alcoholic beverages, products specific to certain regions such as Scotch whisky and Jamaican rum constitute an important part of international trade. On the other hand, the non-alcoholic beverage sector includes the production and distribution of non-alcoholic beverages. These beverages include carbonated beverages, fruit juices, energy drinks, teas, coffees and other beverages. Non-alcoholic beverages are preferred by consumers who want to support a healthy lifestyle and are increasingly in demand due to health trends today.
In the field of non-alcoholic beverages, which is an important component of foreign trade, fruit juices, carbonated beverages and herbal teas in particular are products in great demand worldwide. For example, fruit juices produced from tropical fruits are traded in large quantities between countries. In carbonated beverages, the United States, China and European countries are the leading producers. In herbal teas and beverages, Asian countries, especially China, Japan and India, are known for their traditional tea cultures and export these products. This report aims to provide a detailed analysis of the foreign trade of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage industries worldwide. We hope that this report will be a valuable resource for understanding the current situation of the beverage industry in terms of foreign trade on a global/local scale.