The United Arab Emirates leads in global beer tourist consumption share with 69.18 thousand metric tons in 2023, demonstrating a year-on-year increase of 1.45%. Meanwhile, China, Dominican Republic, Malta, Cuba, Cambodia, Barbados, Costa Rica, and Maldives have shown no change in their year-on-year figures. French Polynesia experienced a notable increase of 3.71% in 2023. Over the last five years, none of the countries displayed significant variations except the UAE and French Polynesia, indicating a potential trend of stable consumption patterns across most regions.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in emerging tourist destinations such as the UAE and French Polynesia, driven by rising tourist activity and expanding local brewery markets. Additionally, as consumer preferences shift towards craft and premium beers, countries with dynamic tourism sectors may witness an upsurge in beer consumption. Monitoring post-pandemic tourism recovery rates will be crucial in understanding further changes in consumption patterns globally.
Top countries in Beer Tourist Consumption Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Arab Emirates | 69.18 | 2023 | +1% | +1.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 4.11 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Dominican Republic | 4.11 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 4 | 4 French Polynesia | 4.11 | 2023 | 0% | +3.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Malta | 2.74 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cuba | 2.05 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cambodia | 2.05 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Barbados | 1.37 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Costa Rica | 1.37 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Maldives | 0.68 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
