Global Beer Trends in 2024
Beer is part of Alcoholic Drink and includes a number of sub-sectors such as Craft Beer, Ale and Lager. You may also be interested in Spirits and Wine.
Global beer production is projected to reach nearly 202 million metric tons by 2028, up from approximately 195 million metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 0.5%. Since 1966, the global supply has seen an average yearly increase of 0.9%. In 2023, China led the world in beer production with roughly 41 million metric tons. The United States, Brazil, and Mexico followed, ranking second, third, and fourth, respectively. Notably, Iran's beer production surged by 11.8% annually, while Pakistan's output declined by 11.3% per year since 1966. European beer sales are expected to climb to €49.6 billion by 2028, up from €46.8 billion in 2023, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. Since 2019, the European market has grown at an annual rate of 0.7%. Germany topped the European beer sales chart in 2023, with sales amounting to €10.5 billion. The United Kingdom, Spain, and Belgium occupied the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. Over this period, Spain's beer sales increased by 5.7% annually, whereas the United Kingdom experienced a 4.2% annual decline since 2019.
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In 2024 major markets in the Beer Industry were:
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Global Beer Statistics
- Beer Consumption 216 countries (Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America...)
- Beer Import 203 countries (Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America...)
- Beer Export 180 countries (Latin America, Africa, Europe...)
- Beer Production 184 countries (Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America...)
- Beer Sales 44 countries (Europe, Southern Europe, Northern Europe...)
- Beer Price 48 countries (Europe, Southern Europe, Northern Europe...)
- Road Freight Volume 68 countries (Europe, Northern Europe, Eastern Europe...)
- Employment Income 87 countries (Europe, Southern Europe, Northern Europe...)
- Craft Beer Consumption 16 countries (Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe...)
- Employment Costs 80 countries (Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe...)
