Sweden

All Alcohol Types

Beer

7.4

2.7

3.4

1.2

0.2

Wine

Spirits

Other Beverages

In the post-war period, the Swedish government, concerned about the nation’s health, began making efforts to reduce the consumption of spirits. The result was the dominance of wine in the beverage mix, alongside fairly moderate overall consumption volumes. Wine firmly established itself as a drink to accompany meals, including at home.

Sweden is another wealthy northern country without historical domestic production that is now mastering a beverage not traditional to its culture, driven by the boom in international trade. However, climate change has made an impact here as well: although the country’s vineyard area remains modest, Sweden is currently experiencing a true wine boom.

Perhaps the catalyst for this is the easing of strict alcohol sales regulations in June 2025. Wineries are now permitted to sell wine directly to consumers from their premises, albeit with reservations: up to three liters of wine per person during a single visit, and strictly within designated hours.