{"id":19831,"date":"2026-06-02T13:21:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T11:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/?p=19831"},"modified":"2026-06-03T09:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:46:10","slug":"austria-consumer-spending-2026-austrians-are-drinking-differently-less-alcohol-more-coffee-and-functional-beverages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/en\/austria-consumer-spending-2026-austrians-are-drinking-differently-less-alcohol-more-coffee-and-functional-beverages\/","title":{"rendered":"AUSTRIA: Consumer Spending 2026: Austrians are drinking differently &#8211; Less alcohol, more coffee and functional beverages"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19831\" class=\"elementor elementor-19831 elementor-19830\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3612b60 elementor-section-boxed 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consumer Spendings 2026: Austrians Are Drinking Differently: Less Alcohol, More Coffee and  Functional Beverages<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d35046 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"4d35046\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PressRelease_RegioData_AustriasBeverageConsumption2026.pdf\" class=\"elementor-icon\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-label=\"Download press release\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas 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href=\"https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/en\/market-intelligence\/consumer-spendings\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPurchasing Power\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0950c06 mwd-linie-hero elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0950c06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dd57e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0dd57e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27e7da7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27e7da7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Austria&#8217;s beverage market is undergoing a transformation \u2013 both in retail and in the hospitality sector. While traditional alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine are gradually losing importance, other beverage categories are experiencing significantly stronger growth.<\/p><p>Younger generations in particular are reshaping consumption habits by increasingly favoring healthier, more conscious, and functional products.<\/p><p>Current consumer spending trends clearly show that Austrians are not drinking less \u2013 they are drinking differently.<\/p><h6><strong>Young People Drink Less Alcohol and Are <\/strong><strong>Changing an Entire Consumption <\/strong><strong>Culture<\/strong><\/h6><p>Austria has traditionally been a country with a strong affinity for alcohol. Beer, wine, and spir its have long been deeply embedded in everyday life and leisure culture. However, recent developments indicate a clear shift: younger people today consume significantly less alcohol than previous generations. Whereas earlier generations often associated alcohol with socializing, nightlife, and status, younger consumers increasingly prioritize health and fitness, mental well-being, self-optimization, and more mindful consumption.<\/p><p>This trend is particularly evident in regular alcohol consumption. In 2011, around 14% of Austrians aged 12 to 17 consumed alcohol at least once a week. Most recently, this share declined to just 8.7% \u2013 a decrease of approximately 38%.<\/p><p>At the same time, demand for non-alcoholic beverages, coffee, zero-sugar products, functional drinks, and alternative lifestyle beverages continues to grow steadily. <br \/>Alcohol is gradually losing its role as a social obligation. As a result, Generation Z is fundamentally reshaping Austria\u2019s drinking and consumption culture.<\/p><h6><strong>Retail: Beer Is Losing Importance While Non-Alcoholic Alternatives Gain Momentum<\/strong><\/h6><p>The trend is particularly visible in beer consumption. For decades, beer was a cornerstone ofAustrian consumer culture, but spending and purchasing behavior have recently weakened. Current data show that consumer spending on beer in food retail declined by 6.6%. Other alcoholic beverage categories are also experiencing slower growth, while wine remains largely <br \/>stable. At the same time, non-alcoholic alternatives are gaining significant market share. Alcoholfree beer is developing dynamically and is increasingly purchased by Austrian consumers. It has evolved from a niche product into an established beverage category in both retail and gastronomy.<\/p><h6><strong>How Alcohol Consumption Has Changed Over Time<\/strong><\/h6><p>Consumer spending on alcoholic beverages in food retail increased considerably between 2013 and 2022. Since reaching its peak in 2022, however, a noticeable stabilization and slight decline has become apparent. <\/p><p>Beer remains the most important category within Austria\u2019s beverage market but is losing momentum over the long term. Wine and spirits, by contrast, have recently shown more stable performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81f4627 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"81f4627\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f19b72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9f19b72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik-Englisch-Akohol-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-19871\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik-Englisch-Akohol-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik-Englisch-Akohol-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik-Englisch-Akohol-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik-Englisch-Akohol-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik-Englisch-Akohol.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-500f426 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"500f426\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although the chart initially suggests rising expenditure on alcoholic beverages in Austria, this development must be viewed in the context of inflation and rising prices. Since 2016, inflation in Austria has increased by almost 50%, while spending on alcohol has risen by only around 15% during the same period. In real terms, this means that Austrians are spending significantly less on alcohol today thanthey did several years ago.<\/p><p>Consumption growth is clearly lagging behind overall price increases, indicating that alcoholic beverages are gradually becoming less important in everyday consumption.<\/p><h6><strong>Austria\u2019s Most Popular Beverages Are Changing<\/strong><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f679e13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f679e13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik-Englisch-Getraenke-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-19873\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik-Englisch-Getraenke-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik-Englisch-Getraenke-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik-Englisch-Getraenke-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik-Englisch-Getraenke-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.regiodata.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Grafik-Englisch-Getraenke.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6f871b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6f871b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mineral water, fruit and vegetable juices, and soft drinks now account for substantial per-capita consumer spending. In 2026, expenditure on fruit and vegetable juices is expected to <br \/>reach \u20ac49.7 per capita, compared with \u20ac39.6 in 2016. <br \/>Coffee is particularly noteworthy. Austrians now spend an average of around \u20ac125 per person annually on coffee in retail alone. Ten years ago, spending amounted to only about \u20ac70 per capita. As a result, coffee has become one of the most important beverage categories in Austrian food retail and is increasingly evolving from a traditional everyday beverage into a <br \/>lifestyle and premium enjoyment product.<\/p><p>Products such as specialty coffee, energy drinks, functional beverages, and zero- or sugarfree drinks are gaining importance continuously. Younger consumers in particular are increasingly choosing beverages that offer additional benefits, such as energy, focus, or protein content, thereby driving new consumption trends.<\/p><h6><strong>Conclusion: Austrians Are Drinking Differently and More Consciously<\/strong><\/h6><p>Current developments do not indicate a decline in beverage consumption but rather a fundamental shift in consumer preferences.<\/p><p>What is currently happening in the alcohol and beverage market is not a short-lived trend but part of a broader societal transformation. Consumption is becoming more conscious, individ<br \/>ualized, and increasingly focused on health, quality of life, and personal well-being. Traditional alcoholic beverages are gradually losing relevance, while coffee, alcohol-free alternatives, functional beverages, and health- and lifestyle-oriented products are gaining importance. Younger generations are the key drivers of this transformation and are reshaping Austria\u2019s drinking and consumption culture for the long term.<\/p><p>The key takeaway is therefore clear: Austrians are not buying fewer beverages \u2013 they are <br \/>drinking more consciously and selectively than they did just a few years ago.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4002cf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4002cf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Share post<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c20cac elementor-share-buttons--view-icon elementor-share-buttons--skin-minimal elementor-share-buttons--shape-circle elementor-share-buttons--color-custom elementor-grid-0 elementor-widget 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