The European beer market shows significant variations in volume across countries in 2024, with the United Kingdom leading at 952.1 million kilograms, despite a slight drop of 0.56% compared to last year. Poland follows closely with a 1.4% increase, reaching 947.47 million kilograms. Spain, Czech Republic, and France present modest growth or stability, while Portugal, Denmark, and Croatia continue with minor volume increments. Over a five-year period, these countries have varying compound annual growth rates, indicating shifts in consumer preferences and market penetration strategies.
Future trends to watch include increasing consumer interest in craft beer, the rising popularity of non-alcoholic beer variants, and sustainability concerns influencing production and packaging. Political and economic factors, including policy changes and inflation, will also play a role in shaping market dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Beer Market Size Volume by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 952,100,000 | 2023 | -1.44% | -0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 947,470,000 | 2023 | +1.66% | +1.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 514,630,000 | 2023 | +4.78% | +0.053% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 478,760,000 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 460,890,000 | 2023 | +2.42% | +0.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 95,213,000 | 2023 | +1.97% | +0.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 67,448,000 | 2023 | +1.06% | +1.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 37,593,000 | 2023 | -0.31% | +0.18% | View data |
