The forecast for the production in the Malt Liquors and Malt sector in the UK from 2024 to 2028 indicates a consistent and moderate increase. Starting at £7.88 billion in 2024, the sector is projected to grow to £8.06 billion by 2028. Compared to 2023, where the sector stood at £7.82 billion, there is a positive year-on-year growth of approximately 0.77% from 2024 to 2025. This growth trend continues with an annual increase of around 0.63% from 2025 to 2026 and 0.63% from 2026 to 2027. Finally, the increase from 2027 to 2028 is also about 0.50%. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at roughly 0.57%.
Future trends to watch for include potential market fluctuations due to changes in consumer preferences, economic conditions affecting disposable income, and regulatory impacts on production costs. Additionally, innovation in brewing techniques and sustainability practices could also influence production volumes and industry growth.