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Finland alcohol tax 2026: what it costs each drink, and what to do
Beer over 3.5% pays 36.71 cents per centilitre of alcohol, long drinks 55.57 cents, and wine €5.05 a litre. From 2027 the Tax Administration sets the rates each year. We work out the duty on every product and how to price for it.
At the 2026 table: cents per centilitre of alcohol for beer and spirit-based drinks, shown as euros per litre of alcohol; cents per litre for fermented drinks.
A duty pass-on plan for Finland
How much of each rate change to pass on, product by product, with a price plan for shops and Alko.
- How much of each duty rise to pass on, product by product, and how sure we are
- The price points and pack sizes that carry the duty best
- How shoppers switch between beer, wine and spirits when prices move
- A price plan for each retailer, and an Excel model to update at each rise
How your results look
| Product | Tax a pack | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Lager, 330ml can, 4.7% | 57 cents | Pass on in full |
| Long drink, 330ml can, 5.5% | €1.01 | Hold the price point |
| Cider, 500ml, 4.5% | €1.10 | Try 330ml packs |
Fictional products. Every real result comes with the expected sales and profit, and a likely range.
Your options
Every option has a fixed price, agreed before we start.
Duty pass-on plan
- The duty and best choice for each product
- Price plan for each retailer
- Scenario model and a walk-through
Pricing review with the duty
- Everything in the duty review
- Prices and promotions for the whole range
- How your products take sales from each other
Portfolio review
- Everything in the pricing review
- More retailers and data sources
- A plan for each channel
After the project: a refresh before each pricing round, from £2,000 (about €2,400). Prices are fixed in pounds sterling; amounts in euros are a guide at October 2026 exchange rates. We're based in the UK and work remotely, in English, under NDA.
How it works
From the first call to your plan in about three weeks.
A free 15-minute call
Tell us about your range. We say whether a review would pay for itself, and quote a fixed price.
Your data
Sales by product and retailer, recipes and costs. We sign an NDA before anything moves.
Your plan
The duty on every product, the best choice and a price plan, walked through with your team.
Finland alcohol tax: the detail
Open only what you need.
- Beer
- 28.75 cents per centilitre of alcohol over 0.5% to 3.5%, and 36.71 cents over 3.5%
- Spirit-based drinks
- 31.33 cents per centilitre of alcohol over 1.2% to 2.8%, 55.57 cents over 2.8% to 10% (long drinks and RTDs), and 56.28 cents over 10%
- Wine and other fermented drinks
- 50 cents a litre over 1.2% to 2.8% (from 1 April 2026), €2.19 over 2.8% to 5.5%, €3.41 over 5.5% to 8%, and €5.05 over 8% to 18%
- Intermediate products
- €5.76 a litre over 1.2% to 15%, and €8.86 over 15% to 22%
- From 2027
- The Tax Administration sets the rates each year by decision, unless the law sets new ones
- Where it's sold
- Shops sell drinks up to 8% alcohol; Alko sells stronger drinks
Pass it on
Raise the price by the tax or more. Works for products whose sales hold up when the price rises.
Absorb it
Keep the price and take the cost. Works when a rise would push a product past a key price point and lose more profit than the tax.
Change the strength
The duty is charged on the alcohol, so a small cut in strength lowers it on every pack.
How much is the alcohol tax in Finland?
In 2026, 36.71 cents per centilitre of alcohol on beer over 3.5%, 55.57 cents on long drinks, 56.28 cents on spirits, and €5.05 a litre on wine from 8% to 18%.
Why is alcohol expensive in Finland?
Partly the excise: a 330ml can of 4.7% beer pays about 57 cents and a 700ml bottle of 40% spirits about €15.76, before VAT.
How is the long drink taxed in Finland?
As a spirit-based drink: 55.57 cents per centilitre of alcohol from 2.8% to 10%, about €1.01 on a 330ml can at 5.5%.
Will the alcohol tax in Finland change in 2027?
From 2027 the Tax Administration sets the rates each year by decision. The 2027 table is published at the end of 2026.
How much does a duty pass-on plan cost?
A review of up to 10 products has a fixed price from £7,500 (about €9,000) and takes about three weeks. For 11 to 50 products, a full pricing review costs around £17,500 (about €21,000). It starts with a free 15-minute call.
Do you work with brands in Finland?
Yes. We're based in the UK and work remotely and in English, under NDA. Prices are fixed in pounds sterling before we start, and the first step is a free 15-minute call.
- Finnish Tax Administration, alcohol and alcoholic beverages tax table 2026
- Finnish Tax Administration, excise duty on alcohol and alcoholic beverages
Checked on 25 October 2026. Rules and rates change, so check the official source before making decisions. This page is not tax advice.
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