Production of vodka in Russia has significantly declined, despite an increase in overall alcohol consumption. According to the Federal Service for Alcohol Market Regulation, spirits manufacturing fell by over 16 percent in the first half of 2025, with vodka production specifically down by 10.9 percent year-on-year. This dropped from 33.40 million decaliters in 2024 to 31.38 million in 2025.

Alcohol consumption in Russia has risen, with citizens drinking more than at any point in the last eight years, highlighting a shift in preferences toward beverages like rum, whiskey, brandy, and tequila, as noted by Russian financial auditing firm Finexpertisa. In 2024, per capita consumption of these liquors grew by 10.2 percent, overtaking vodka consumption in some regions. Despite this, vodka remains the drink of choice nationwide, constituting 60 percent of annual sales.

The decrease in vodka production is largely attributed to rising prices of alcohol and a ban on alcoholic beverage exports to the EU, U.S., and other nations, a consequence of Western sanctions related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This ban has significantly hampered revenue for Russian vodka producers, affecting their overall market stability.