MAKHACHKALA, November 10 – RIA Dagestan. Dagestan has recorded a decrease in the number of producers of alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content exceeding 9%. Citing the Kontur.Focus service, Kommersant reports that the republic is among the regions showing a downward trend since January 2026.
According to data as of October 1, 2026, the most pronounced declines among the top ten regions occurred in Crimea—down 16.7% to 10 companies—and in Krasnodar Krai—down 9.5% to 19 companies. Decreases were also noted in Dagestan, Moscow Oblast and Stavropol Krai.
Nationwide, only 377 companies primarily engaged in the production of spirits and strong alcohol remained registered by October 1, 2026. This marks a 7.4% year-over-year decrease (30 organizations) and a 6% drop (24 companies) since the beginning of 2026. Experts attribute this contraction to a rise in company liquidations and soaring vodka prices.