The arak market in North America was worth USD 7.42 billion in 2023. The market is further expected to register a CAGR of 3.9% from 2024 to 2029 and be valued at USD 9.33 billion by 2029, up from USD 7.71 billion in 2024.
Arak is a Levantine alcoholic beverage in the anis drinks family. Arak is a clear, colorless, unsweetened anise-flavored distilled alcoholic drink. Arak is the traditional alcoholic beverage in the Arab world, especially in the Levant/Mashriq and in Iran and Turkey. Arak is usually mixed in proportions of approximately one-third arak and two-thirds water in a traditional Eastern Mediterranean water vessel called Arik. Arak is commonly served with Mezza, which may include dozens of small traditional dishes. In general, arak drinkers prefer to consume it this way rather than alone. It is also consumed with barbecues, along with garlic sauce.
Primary factors accounted for driving the market are increasing local demand for arak in various developed and developing countries, increasing trend of using arak as an ingredient in Cocktails, increasing disposable income, and changing lifestyles.
However, factors like strict regulations, health concerns due to long-term use, and increasing trend of other alcoholic beverages are restricting the growth of the market.
Based on distribution channels, the supermarkets segment is predicted to hold the major share of the North American market market while the liquor shops segment is expected to grow the fastest.
The U.S. is dominating the North American market, and this trend is likely to continue throughout the forecast period. The domination of the U.S. in the North American market is primarily due to the increasing number of immigrants from Islamic countries and the increasing urban population. USA is also expected to grow the fastest owing to its increasing disposable income and growing urban population. The Obeidi or merwah grape arak drink holds the major share in the market while the anise seeds segment is expected to grow the fastest due to its increasing popularity.
Companies playing a major role in the North American Arak market include Abi Raad Group Sarl, Kawar Arak, Lebanese Fine Wines, Haddad Distilleries, Eagle Distilleries, Chateau Ksara, Lebanese Arak Corporation, and Domaine des Tourelles.
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