In 2023, beer and beer drink retail sales in Russia saw a 2.1% increase, reaching 769.6 million decaliters, as reported by the National Consumer Protection Union. The last quarter of the year experienced a 5.3% sales increase. Beer drinks alone accounted for 89.5 million decaliters, marking a 1.9% rise. Additionally, sales of cider, poire, and mead surged by 18.8% to 9.98 million decaliters. The production of beer and beer drinks also saw a 1.3% increase, totaling 812.8 million decaliters.