On May 11, the State of Maharashtra issued an order permitting the home delivery of liquor within state limits during the lockdown period.
Since March 27, 2020, the South African Government has banned the sale and transport of all alcoholic beverages, causing strain on both the domestic and import industries.
Republic Act No. 11467 increased the excise tax imposed on alcohol products effective on January 1, 2020.
On May 4, 2020, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) issued a notification levying a “Special Corona Fee” of 70 percent of the maximum retail price (MRP) on all types of liquor
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South Korea: Distilled Spirits Market Report

U.S. distilled spirits exports to South Korea totaled $13.4 million in 2019, up 12.2 percent from 2018. The top U.S. products in the market are whiskey, vodka, and liqueurs.
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Poland: Wine Market Brief

Poland's wine market, despite current market constraints resulting from the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, is expected to continue growing over the next five years.
The South African wine industry is currently facing restrictions on wine exports and imports, and domestic wine sales.
On January 4, 2016, India notified its draft regulations to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
On January 1, 2016, the Government of Turkey (GOT) announced increases to special consumption taxes, which include taxes on alcohol and tobacco.
Recently, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) stated they will propose an amendment to the Taiwan Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act, which could increase U.S. wine sales in Taiwan.
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