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Absinthe Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global absinthe market is worth USD 272 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 422 mn by 2036, growing at a 4.5% CAGR. France is the largest country market and Verte is the largest by type segment.

USD 272 mnMarket size 2026
USD 422 mnForecast 2036
4.5%CAGR 2026-2036
FranceLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

Market overview

The global absinthe market is worth USD 272 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 422 mn by 2036, growing at a 4.5% CAGR. France is the largest country market and Verte is the largest by type segment.

ScopeAbsinthe spirits of 45 to 74 percent alcohol, including verte, blanche and Bohemian-style products sold in bottles.
IndustryFood and Beverage
Value 2025USD 260 mn
Value 2026USD 272 mn
Value 2036USD 422 mn
CAGR 2026-20364.5%
Volume 20265.38 million litres
Volume 20367.56 million litres
Average price 2026USD 50.5 per litre
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Absinthe market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global absinthe market is forecast to grow from USD 272 mn in 2026 to USD 422 mn by 2036, a rise of 55%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 4.5%
Absinthe market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 260 mn; 2026: USD 272 mn; 2027: USD 284 mn; 2028: USD 297 mn; 2029: USD 310 mn; 2030: USD 324 mn; 2031: USD 339 mn; 2032: USD 354 mn; 2033: USD 370 mn; 2034: USD 386 mn; 2035: USD 404 mn; 2036: USD 422 mn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 4.5%.2025272 mn2026339 mn2031422 mn20364.5% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 272 mn
2027USD 284 mn
2028USD 297 mn
2029USD 310 mn
2030USD 324 mn
2031USD 339 mn
2032USD 354 mn
2033USD 370 mn
2034USD 386 mn
2035USD 404 mn
2036USD 422 mn

Absinthe market segmentation

By type

Exhibit 2Verte is the largest segment by type, with 52.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by type
Absinthe market share by type, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by type. Verte: 52.0%; Blanche: 22.0%; Bohemian-style: 18.0%; Rouge and other: 8.0%.Verte52.0%Blanche22.0%Bohemian-style18.0%Rouge and other8.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Verte52.0%51.8%USD 141 mn4.5%
Blanche22.0%21.9%USD 60 mn4.5%
Bohemian-style18.0%17.1%USD 49 mn4.0%
Rouge and other8.0%9.2%USD 22 mn6.0%

By sales channel

Exhibit 3Off-trade retail adds the most revenue by sales channel, growing from USD 147 mn in 2026 to USD 214 mn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by sales channel, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Absinthe market by sales channel, 2026 and 2036Revenue by sales channel in 2026 and 2036. Off-trade retail: USD 147 mn in 2026, USD 214 mn in 2036, change +46%; On-trade: USD 98 mn in 2026, USD 150 mn in 2036, change +53%; Online: USD 27 mn in 2026, USD 58 mn in 2036, change +113%.20262036 forecastChangeOff-trade retail+46%147 mn214 mnOn-trade+53%98 mn150 mnOnline+113%27 mn58 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Off-trade retail54.0%50.8%USD 147 mn3.9%
On-trade36.0%35.5%USD 98 mn4.4%
Online10.0%13.7%USD 27 mn7.8%

By alcohol strength

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Below 60 percent34.0%32.0%USD 92 mn3.9%
60 to 70 percent46.0%46.0%USD 125 mn4.5%
Above 70 percent20.0%22.0%USD 54 mn5.5%

By price tier

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Standard46.0%42.0%USD 125 mn3.5%
Premium36.0%38.0%USD 98 mn5.1%
Super-premium18.0%20.0%USD 49 mn5.6%

By pack size

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Miniatures12.0%12.0%USD 33 mn4.5%
70 to 75 cl62.0%61.0%USD 168 mn4.3%
50 cl and below14.0%14.0%USD 38 mn4.5%
Large formats12.0%13.0%USD 33 mn5.3%

Top 25 countries for absinthe by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 86.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 96.1%.

Exhibit 4France is the largest country market at USD 65 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 49.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Absinthe market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. France: USD 65 mn, 24.0%; United States: USD 43 mn, 16.0%; Czech Republic: USD 24 mn, 9.0%; Germany: USD 24 mn, 9.0%; Switzerland: USD 19 mn, 7.0%; Spain: USD 16 mn, 6.0%; United Kingdom: USD 14 mn, 5.0%; Italy: USD 11 mn, 4.0%; Netherlands: USD 8.2 mn, 3.0%; Japan: USD 8.2 mn, 3.0%.France65 mn 24.0%United States43 mn 16.0%Czech Republic24 mn 9.0%Germany24 mn 9.0%Switzerland19 mn 7.0%Spain16 mn 6.0%United Kingdom14 mn 5.0%Italy11 mn 4.0%Netherlands8.2 mn 3.0%Japan8.2 mn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1FranceUSD 65 mn24.0%USD 99 mn4.3%
2United StatesUSD 43 mn16.0%USD 73 mn5.3%
3Czech RepublicUSD 24 mn9.0%USD 35 mn3.8%
4GermanyUSD 24 mn9.0%USD 37 mn4.3%
5SwitzerlandUSD 19 mn7.0%USD 27 mn3.7%
6SpainUSD 16 mn6.0%USD 25 mn4.3%
7United KingdomUSD 14 mn5.0%USD 22 mn4.7%
8ItalyUSD 11 mn4.0%USD 16 mn4.2%
9NetherlandsUSD 8.2 mn3.0%USD 13 mn4.8%
10JapanUSD 8.2 mn3.0%USD 14 mn5.2%
11AustriaUSD 6.1 mn2.2%USD 9.9 mn5.0%
12BelgiumUSD 3.6 mn1.3%USD 5.9 mn5.0%
13PolandUSD 2.7 mn1.0%USD 4.3 mn5.0%
14CanadaUSD 2.1 mn0.8%USD 3.5 mn5.0%
15AustraliaUSD 1.8 mn0.7%USD 3.0 mn5.0%
16SwedenUSD 1.6 mn0.6%USD 2.6 mn5.0%
17NorwayUSD 1.4 mn0.5%USD 2.3 mn4.9%
18DenmarkUSD 1.3 mn0.5%USD 2.1 mn4.9%
19PortugalUSD 1.2 mn0.4%USD 1.9 mn5.0%
20HungaryUSD 1.1 mn0.4%USD 1.8 mn5.0%
21SlovakiaUSD 1.0 mn0.4%USD 1.6 mn5.0%
22RussiaUSD 0.95 mn0.3%USD 1.5 mn4.8%
23IrelandUSD 0.90 mn0.3%USD 1.4 mn4.8%
24MexicoUSD 0.84 mn0.3%USD 1.4 mn4.8%
25CroatiaUSD 0.79 mn0.3%USD 1.3 mn5.2%
Rest of worldUSD 11 mn3.9%USD 16 mn4.3%
Exhibit 5France and United States account for 42% of the USD 150 mn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Absinthe market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 272 mn. France: +USD 34 mn; United States: +USD 29 mn; Germany: +USD 13 mn; Czech Republic: +USD 11 mn; Spain: +USD 8.6 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 49 mn; Rest of world: +USD 5.7 mn. Market value 2036: USD 422 mn.Market value 2026272 mnFrance+34 mnUnited States+29 mnGermany+13 mnCzech Republic+11 mnSpain+8.6 mn20 other countries+49 mnRest of world+5.7 mnMarket value 2036422 mn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Pernod Ricard
  • La Fee Absinthe
  • Sazerac Company

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Les Fils d'Emile Pernot
  • Distillerie Kübler
  • Lucid (Viridian Spirits)
  • Matter-Luginbuhl
  • Distilleries et Domaines de Provence
  • Absinthe Duplais

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Hill's Absinth
  • Jade Liqueurs
  • La Maison Fontaine
  • St. George Spirits
  • Leopold Bros
  • Obsello

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the absinthe market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 4.5% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by type, by sales channel, by alcohol strength, by price tier, by pack size. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the absinthe market?

The global absinthe market is estimated at USD 260 mn in 2025 and USD 272 mn in 2026.

How fast will the absinthe market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 422 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 150 mn.

Which country is the largest market for absinthe?

France is the largest market by revenue at USD 65 mn in 2026, 24.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 49.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, United States is growing fastest at 5.3% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which absinthe segment is largest?

In the by type split, Verte is the largest segment with 52.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading absinthe companies?

Global leaders include Pernod Ricard, La Fee Absinthe, Sazerac Company.

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