The European Lager Beer HICP data for 2024 shows significant variation across countries. Ireland leads with the highest increase of 16%, followed by Hungary at 14.5%, and Lithuania at 13.4%. These variances reflect changing consumer preferences, economic conditions, and production costs. Notably, countries like Sweden and Finland exhibit much lower changes, at 1.7% and 1.5% respectively, indicating a more stable price environment in these markets.
Future trends to watch include:
- Impact of economic recovery post-pandemic on beer consumption.
- Influence of inflationary pressures on pricing strategies.
- Effect of sustainability practices among breweries on production costs.
- Growing consumer shift towards craft and non-alcoholic beers.
Top countries in Lager Beer HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent, Change on Previous Period | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ireland | 16 | 2022 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 14.5 | 2022 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 13.4 | 2022 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 11 | 2022 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Macedonia | 9.5 | 2022 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 8.9 | 2022 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 8.5 | 2022 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 8.2 | 2022 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 8 | 2022 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 7.9 | 2022 | View data |
