Forecast: Alcoholic Beverages Production in Germany

The production of alcoholic beverages in Germany experienced fluctuations over the past decade. In 2023, the production stood at 9.91 million metric tons, a slight decrease of 0.18% from the previous year. Historically, production peaked at 10.31 million metric tons in 2014, then showed relatively minor variations, except for a significant drop of 17.16% in 2020, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The average annual decline over the past five years (CAGR) was 0.37%.

Future trends indicate a continued gradual decline, with a forecasted average annual decrease (CAGR) of 0.15% from 2024 to 2028. By 2028, production is expected to reduce to 9.82 million metric tons, marking a 0.74% decline from 2023.

Trends to watch for:

• Impact of health consciousness on alcoholic beverage consumption.
• Shifts towards low-alcohol and non-alcoholic alternatives.
• Regulatory changes affecting production levels.
• Sustainability practices in production impacting costs and outputs.