Key Market Indicators
Belgian beer sales are projected to reach approximately €5.9 billion by 2028, up from €5 billion in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 2.7%. Since 2014, the Belgian market has experienced an annual growth rate of 4.9%. In 2023, Belgium ranked fourth in beer sales, with Spain slightly ahead at the same €5 billion mark. The United Kingdom, Spain, and Belgium occupied the second, third, and fourth positions in the rankings, respectively. On the production front, Belgian beer output is expected to hit around 2.5 million metric tons by 2028, rising from 2.4 million metric tons in 2023. This translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. Since 2005, Belgian beer production has increased at an annual rate of 2.4%. In 2023, Belgium ranked 16th in beer production, with Colombia slightly ahead at 2.4 million metric tons. The United States, Brazil, and Mexico were the second, third, and fourth largest beer producers, respectively.