Alcohol Excise Changes Are Predictable VIN— But What Happens to Your Margin?
Alcohol excise rates keep rising, but producers cannot always increase their prices at the same pace. When retailers resist price increases and consumers become more price-sensitive, even a small change in excise can have a noticeable impact on margins. Explore how excise indexation affects wineries, breweries and distilleries in New Zealand and Australia, and what producers can do to plan for the next increase.