In 2024, Lithuania leads with the highest HICP for European lager beer, followed by Estonia and Hungary. In the recent past, Hungary exhibited the largest year-on-year growth at 6.87%, indicating a significant increase in consumer prices. Other notable increases were seen in Poland and the Czech Republic with 4.76% and 4.38% respectively. Many countries like Finland, Norway, and Malta saw no year-on-year change in 2023. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth for most countries has been moderate, reflecting a steady pattern.
Future trends to watch in the European lager beer market include economic factors such as inflation rates and consumer preferences shifts towards craft beers, which could impact the broader market dynamics. Additionally, regulatory changes, especially concerning environmental sustainability in production, could alter pricing structures and demand trends across different European markets.
Top countries in Lager Beer HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Lithuania | 157.74 | 2022 | +13.36% | +4.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 144.95 | 2022 | +8.5% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 133.52 | 2022 | +14.52% | +6.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 125.78 | 2022 | +6.43% | +2.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 121.82 | 2022 | +5.06% | +1.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 121.23 | 2022 | +10.98% | +3.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 120.9 | 2022 | +4.49% | +4.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 120.41 | 2022 | +6.33% | +2.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 119.9 | 2022 | +8.9% | +4.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 118.26 | 2022 | +7.86% | View data |
