Cointreau vs Kahlúa:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Cointreau had more branded searches than Kahlúa among liqueur brands in New Zealand. Cointreau was estimated to have 3.1K branded searches compared to Kahlúa’s 2.5K, and held a 9.9% Share of Search versus Kahlúa’s 8%.
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Which is more popular in search, Cointreau or Kahlúa?
Compare the liqueur brands New Zealanders mix and sip. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Cointreau, Kahlúa. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Baileys | Aperol | Jägermeister | Cointreau | Kahlúa | Frangelico |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.2% | 30.5% | 14.7% | 10.4% | 10% | 4.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.7% | 36.2% | 11.5% | 8.6% | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.4% | 36.1% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.6% | 46.5% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.7% | 40.2% | 12.2% | 9.1% | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 33% | 31.4% | 13.2% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.6% | 29.8% | 16.1% | 10.2% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| May 2026 | 32.4% | 28.3% | 15% | 10.8% | 8.5% | 5% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.7% | 27.8% | 15.6% | 10% | 8.7% | 5.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.1% | 31% | 14.7% | 10.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.6% | 29.4% | 16.9% | 9.9% | 8% | 4.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Cointreau and Kahlúa comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: Kahlúa took it in March 2026, Cointreau took it in April 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cointreau’s estimated Share of Search among liqueur brands in New Zealand moved from 10.4% to 9.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.3K to 3.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kahlúa’s estimated Share of Search among liqueur brands in New Zealand moved from 10% to 8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.1K to 2.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand liqueur brands in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Cointreau lost estimated Share of Search among liqueur brands in New Zealand, from 10.7% to 9.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kahlúa in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 11 measured months, from 3.1K to 2.5K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cointreau’s and Kahlúa’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Cointreau
12 branded search terms
- cointreau
- cointreau 1l
- cointreau cocktail
- cointreau com
- cointreau cost
- cointreau liqueur
- cointreau near me
- cointreau nz
- cointreau online
- cointreau what is
- margaritas with cointreau
- triple sec cointreau
Kahlúa
12 branded search terms
- coke kahlua
- homemade kahlua
- kahlua
- kahlua 1l
- kahlua cocktail
- kahlua com
- kahlua cost
- kahlua cream liqueur
- kahlua near me
- kahlua nz
- kahlua online
- salted caramel kahlua
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