Barley beer production in the US has shown a general declining trend from 2013 through 2023, with some volatility. In 2023, production stood at 21.017 million metric tons. There were notable declines in years like 2020 when production dropped significantly by 17.44%, though there was a partial recovery in subsequent years.
In the past two years, the production experienced a positive growth of 4.72% in 2022 but a slight decline of 0.51% in 2023. The five-year CAGR indicates an average yearly decline of 0.41% leading up to 2023.
Future trends to watch for include possible impacts from changing consumer preferences towards craft and non-alcoholic beers, potential regulatory changes, and shifts in agricultural yields due to climate change, which could further influence production volumes.
