Exports of fruit brandies from Serbia have seen a significant increase of approximately 30% in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, surpassing 10 million euros. The largest exports are to Croatia, Germany, Montenegro, the USA, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Swiss market experienced the largest growth in export value this year. The quality of Serbian brandy is globally recognized, with a constant growth in exports and awards at international competitions. The country also has around 950 active producers registered for hard alcohol production.
Moreover, Serbia's plum harvest has increased by 15% compared to last year, which is expected to positively impact the production and export of fruit brandies in the future. The country produced around 26.1 million liters of brandy last year, and with consumer production, the annual production is estimated to be about 50 million liters. Serbia is providing incentives for the construction of buildings and purchase of equipment for hard alcohol production.