Growth in cider and craft beer production has been driving a steep rise in alcohol consumption since 2015.
According to recently released data from the ABS, per capita alcohol consumption increased in 2015-16 for the first time in nearly a decade, bucking a trend of continuous decline since 2006-07.
IBISWorld said the average amount of pure alcohol consumed by each Australian over 15 years of age increased from 9.52 litres in 2014-15 to 9.70 litres in 2015-16.
This trend is expected to have continued in 2016-17, with per capita alcohol consumption reaching an estimated 9.73 litres.
Both cider production and craft beer production has been growing strongly over the past five years, according to IBISWorld.
Beer consumption increased over the two years through 2016-17 and is expected to remain high in the current year.
Although cider only accounts for a small portion of total alcohol consumption, the segment has increased strongly over the past five years.
Per capita consumption of cider is expected to almost double over the five years through 2017-18, supporting strong growth in the cider production industry.
