This research aimed to determine wine attributes preferred by consumers in Tirana, Albania, and consumer segments based on preferences and socio-demographic factors. To accomplish these objectives, a conjoint choice experiment was designed. Data were analyzed with the latent class approach. Initial results showed a 5-class model fit best. Results indicated that younger people tend to prefer Italian wines over domestic wines, while some older consumers strongly prefer domestic, lower priced wines. Other domestic wine consumers sought higher prices, possibly indicating a niche demand for high quality Albanian wines. The wine industry and its marketers might use this information to strategically market their wine to different groups. Overall, the majority of the respondents preferred Italian wines, but many might be persuaded toward domestic wine. Government assistance in standardizing the quality of wine and introducing new grape cultivars and efficient farming practices should aid long term competitiveness of domestic wine in Albania.

Zhllima E., Chan-Halbrendt C., Zhang Quanguo, Imami D., Long R., Leonetti L., et al. (2012). Latent Class Analysis of Consumer Preferences for Wine in Tirana, Albania. JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL FOOD & AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING, 24(4), 321-338 [10.1080/08974438.2012.716728].

Latent Class Analysis of Consumer Preferences for Wine in Tirana, Albania

ZHLLIMA, EDVIN;IMAMI, DRINI;LEONETTI, LUCIANO;CANAVARI, MAURIZIO
2012

Abstract

This research aimed to determine wine attributes preferred by consumers in Tirana, Albania, and consumer segments based on preferences and socio-demographic factors. To accomplish these objectives, a conjoint choice experiment was designed. Data were analyzed with the latent class approach. Initial results showed a 5-class model fit best. Results indicated that younger people tend to prefer Italian wines over domestic wines, while some older consumers strongly prefer domestic, lower priced wines. Other domestic wine consumers sought higher prices, possibly indicating a niche demand for high quality Albanian wines. The wine industry and its marketers might use this information to strategically market their wine to different groups. Overall, the majority of the respondents preferred Italian wines, but many might be persuaded toward domestic wine. Government assistance in standardizing the quality of wine and introducing new grape cultivars and efficient farming practices should aid long term competitiveness of domestic wine in Albania.
2012
Zhllima E., Chan-Halbrendt C., Zhang Quanguo, Imami D., Long R., Leonetti L., et al. (2012). Latent Class Analysis of Consumer Preferences for Wine in Tirana, Albania. JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL FOOD & AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING, 24(4), 321-338 [10.1080/08974438.2012.716728].
Zhllima E.; Chan-Halbrendt C.; Zhang Quanguo; Imami D.; Long R.; Leonetti L.; Canavari M.
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