Analyzing the data for 2024, Germany dominates with 56.81 million hours worked in the beer industry. The United Kingdom follows with 20.777 million hours, while Spain, Poland, and Romania report 18.956, 18.686, and 12.818 million hours respectively. Belgium and the Netherlands are also significant, contributing 9.8593 and 8.5882 million hours. Conversely, smaller figures are noted in countries like Cyprus, Latvia, and Estonia which report less than 2 million hours.
The year-on-year variations reflect diverse trends across Europe. Spain (3.41%) and Romania (6.63%) show positive growth, indicating an expanding beer sector. Nevertheless, Germany and the United Kingdom experienced declines of -0.68% and -1.33% respectively. Negative trends are additionally observed in countries like Norway (-4.78%), Sweden (-4.08%), Lithuania (-3.03%), and Cyprus (-7.77%).
Future trends to watch include the potential for growth in emerging markets such as Romania and Spain. Additionally, the evolving consumer preferences and regulatory changes in major markets like Germany and the United Kingdom could significantly influence labor hours in the sector. Developing sustainability practices and technological advancements could also impact overall industry trends.
Top countries in Beer Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 56,810,000 | 2023 | -0.51% | -0.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 20,777,000 | 2023 | -0.97% | -1.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 18,956,000 | 2023 | +3.55% | +3.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 18,686,000 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 12,818,000 | 2023 | +6.11% | +6.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 9,859,300 | 2023 | +1.49% | -0.048% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 8,588,200 | 2023 | -0.88% | +0.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 7,817,900 | 2023 | +1.78% | +1.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 6,281,200 | 2023 | -1.02% | -1.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 3,594,500 | 2023 | -0.55% | -0.8% | View data |
