UK Alcohol Duty Calculator 2026

UK Alcohol Duty Calculator: How It Works

This free calculator helps drinks brands, importers, and distributors calculate UK alcohol duty, landed costs, and profit margins for beer, wine, spirits, ciders, and RTDs. Updated for the February 2026 duty rates following the Autumn Budget 2025 (3.66% RPI increase).

How to Use

1. Select your product category – Choose from spirits, RTDs, liqueurs, wine, or beer presets
2. Enter ABV and bottle size – Use common size buttons or enter custom values
3. Add your Cost of Goods – Production/purchase cost excluding UK duty (GBP, EUR, USD)
4. Enter RRP – Retail price including VAT
5. Optional: Add wholesale price – To see brand vs retailer margin split

What You'll Get

Duty per bottle based on current HMRC rates, landed cost (COGS + duty), break-even price including VAT, profit margins, visual breakdown of where money goes, suggested wholesale prices at different retailer margins, and per-case/per-pallet economics.

UK Alcohol Duty Explained

UK alcohol duty is charged per litre of pure alcohol (LPA). The rate depends on product type and ABV band. Since August 2023, the UK uses a simplified duty system with rates increasing annually with inflation. February 2026 rates reflect a 3.66% increase.

Who Is This For?

Drinks brands planning UK market entry, importers calculating landed costs, distributors pricing wholesale, retailers understanding duty impact, and anyone modelling UK alcohol economics.

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