Key Market Indicators
**Bulgarian Beer Sales Projected to Hit €305 Million by 2028** SOFIA, Bulgaria — The Bulgarian beer market is on a steady rise, with sales projected to reach €305 million by 2028. This marks an increase from €295 million in 2023, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.6% year on year. Since 2013, the Bulgarian beer market has consistently grown at a rate of 0.3% annually. In the latest rankings for 2023, Bulgaria was positioned 18th, with Greece surpassing it with €295 million in sales. Leading the chart were the United Kingdom, Spain, and Belgium, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. **Beer Production in Bulgaria Set for Modest Growth** In terms of production, Bulgaria’s beer output is expected to reach 548,450 metric tons by 2028, up from 534,990 metric tons in 2023. This reflects an annual growth rate of 0.5%. The country's beer supply has been on an upward trajectory since 1966, growing by 0.3% year on year. In the 2023 rankings, Bulgaria stood at 45th place, just behind the Dominican Republic, which recorded the same production volume of 534,990 metric tons. The top producers in the global beer market were the United States, Brazil, and Mexico, holding the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
