In 2023, France's barley beer production stood at approximately 2.5 million metric tons. The forecast for 2024 to 2028 suggests a steady year-on-year increase in production: 2.5468 million metric tons in 2024, 2.5966 in 2025, 2.6454 in 2026, 2.6932 in 2027, and 2.7401 in 2028. The year-on-year percentage increase ranges from around 1.95% to 1.75%. Over the five-year forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 1.85%.

Future trends to watch include:

Climate change impacts on barley yield and quality, which could affect beer production volumes.
Consumer preference shifts towards non-alcoholic and specialty beers that may influence production focus.
Trade regulations and tariff changes within the EU which could alter market dynamics.