Artisanal Illicit Alcohol Consumption in Uganda Grows to 71% in 2024

Consumption Of Illicit Alcohol In Uganda Increases to 71% – Malwa, Kwen & Kasese Dominate

A new custom research report released today by the Alcohol Industry Association of Uganda (UAIA) reveals a significant surge in the consumption of traditional artisanal alcoholic beverages, commonly known as Malwa, Kwen, Kasese, and Arege. The report, “Understanding Illicit Alcohol Market in Uganda,” compiled by renowned international researcher Euromonitor International, indicates a 2% growth in artisanal alcohol sales, rising from 69% in 2020 …

Uganda Faces Billions in Tax Losses from Thriving Illicit Alcohol Trade

KAMPALA, Uganda — The consumption of traditional, unregulated alcoholic beverages in Uganda, commonly known as artisanal illicit alcohol, increased to 71% of the total alcohol market in 2024, up from 69% in 2020. This is according to a new custom research report released Thursday by the Alcohol Industry Association of Uganda (UAIA). The report, titled “Understanding illicit alcohol market in Uganda,” was researched and compiled by Euromonitor In…

Artisanal illicit alcohol consumption in Uganda grows to 71% in 2024

The report on alcohol consumption in Uganda was launched at Kampala Serena with various stakeholders from the industry in attendance.  The report indicates that sale of traditional alcoholic fermented beverages (artisanal) commonly known as Malwa, Kwen, Kasese, Arege grew by 2% from 69% in 2020 to 71% in 2024 According to the research conducted in the first quarter of this year, on average, Ugandans consume 4.6 litres of pure illicit alcohol per…