Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market 2025

Iraq’s alcoholic beverages industry is projected to maintain a steady upward trajectory over the next five years, with market value expected to increase from USD 989.6 million in 2025 to USD 1,287.2 million by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. While modest in comparison to more liberalized markets, this growth reflects a complex interplay of shifting demographics, evolving lifestyles, and persistent regulatory headwinds.

The country’s gradual urbanization and ongoing transformation in social structure are laying the foundation for a more receptive environment for alcohol consumption, particularly among younger, well-educated, and economically empowered segments of the population. This emerging demographic is showing increasing openness toward Western drinking norms, including a preference for cocktails, premium spirits, and social drinking occasions. Though overall per capita consumption remains relatively low, the market is being reshaped by a generational shift that favors quality, variety, and experimentation over volume.

At the same time, traditional drinking habits continue to anchor demand among core consumer groups, particularly in urban centers where alcohol is more accessible. However, the broader market remains constrained by regulatory barriers. Government efforts to suppress alcohol consumption—ranging from outright sales restrictions to heavy taxation—have created supply distortions and contributed to persistent price inflation. These measures are expected to weigh on volume growth, particularly in the lower-income segments where affordability is a growing concern.

Despite these constraints, the long-term outlook remains constructive. The combination of rising disposable incomes, greater cultural exposure, and a slowly liberalizing urban lifestyle is expected to support incremental gains in both on-premise and off-premise consumption. For producers and distributors able to navigate Iraq’s complex policy landscape and shifting consumer base, the market presents opportunities for targeted expansion—especially in premium categories and differentiated formats aligned with the preferences of a new, aspirational generation.

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Iraq alcoholic beverages market, offering detailed data on historical market size and growth rates over the past six years, alongside forecasts extending to 2030. It presents an in-depth examination of market categories and subcategories, with a particular focus on key trends shaping the industry across product type and distribution channel.

Report Highlights

This report provides a detailed assessment of the Iraq alcoholic beverages market, including historical data and forward-looking projections through 2030. It breaks down the industry by product type and distribution channel, with compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) for both past performance and forecast periods. By analyzing growth trajectories, the study pinpoints high-opportunity segments to inform strategic investments.

Beyond quantitative indicators, the report provides qualitative insights into emerging market dynamics. Drawing on expert interviews and macroeconomic context, it analyzes the underlying causes of market expansion and contraction. Evolving consumer preferences, and environmental regulations are examined as structural forces shaping the competitive landscape. The report also highlights fast-growing sub-segments and untapped innovation-driven opportunities across the value chain.

Market Segmentation

The following outlines the segmentation of the Iraq alcoholic beverages market:
Product type – e.g., beer (lager, low and non-alcoholic beer), spirits (brandy, liqueurs, rum, tequila and mezcal, whiskey, white spirits, others), wine (fortified wine, sparkling wine, still wine)
Distribution channel – e.g., bars and HoReCa, food and drinks stores, others

Macroeconomic & Demographic Indicators

In addition to core market data, the report incorporates key socio-economic indicators that provide essential context for interpreting market dynamics. These include population trends, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), per capita consumption (expressed in USD), and consumer spending as a percentage of GDP. Together, these metrics offer a macroeconomic backdrop that enhances the strategic relevance of the market size figures, helping stakeholders better assess demand potential and long-term growth opportunities.

Why Choose This Report?

Access accurate and up-to-date market size data for the Iraq alcoholic beverages sector.
Obtain granular insights across key segments, including product type and distribution channel.
Understand the underlying market dynamics through expert-driven analysis of growth drivers, barriers, and structural shifts.
Identify attractive investment areas by tracking fast-growing categories and emerging consumption patterns.
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Deliverables Include

Professionally structured PDF report
Full EXCEL databook with year-by-year figures and multi-dimensional segmentation from 2020 to 2030

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market – Product Type Analysis
Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market 2020-2030
Chart Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Iraq – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Iraq – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Iraq – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Iraq Alcoholic Beverages Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)