A TOAST TO A GROWING INDUSTRY In 2016 and for several years in a row, Eastern Europe accounted for the highest pure alcohol consumption in the world, whereas the Middle East and South Asia recorded a total intake that was less than 5 percent of the international average. In the Arab world, where alcohol consumption is limited, the UAE was ranked #1 last year in alcohol consumption due to the continuously rising number of expatriates there, which reached around eight million in 2016.
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LITERS OF PURE ALCOHOL CONSUMED PER CAPITA 2016
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WORLDWIDE RANKING
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3
5
14.98
2
Belarus
14.71
3
Lithuania
14.31
4
Andorra
13.30
5
Czech Rep.
12.46
117
UAE
4.30
145
Lebanon
2.44
150
Bahrain
2.11
153
Turkey
2.01
157
Tunisia
1.56
159
Qatar
1.52
169
Oman
0.94
171
Morocco
0.92
172
Jordan
0.69
In 2016, men were responsible for 62% of total alcohol consumption in Lebanon.
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Whiskey is the most consumed alcoholic drink on the Lebanese Coast followed by arak.
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GUEST AVERAGE CONSUMPTION PER HOUR ALCOHOLIC LEMONADE/ PUNCH
WINE & SPIRITS BASED DRINKS
1.8
1.5
CUSTOMARY CUPS
SERVINGS
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A BUBBLY CONSUMPTION The UAE is leading the regional spirits market in consumption and market value. The country is expected to maintain its #1 position for the next 5 years
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