The beer production in Norway is expected to rise steadily from 585.0 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 669.0 thousand metric tons in 2028. As of 2023, the beer production stood at 565.0 thousand metric tons. The year-on-year variation shows a consistent growth pattern, with an increase of approximately 3.8% from 2024 to 2025, 3.5% from 2025 to 2026, 3.3% from 2026 to 2027, and 3.1% from 2027 to 2028. Over the last two years, the beer production increased by 7.0% between 2023 and 2025.
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the 5-year period from 2023 to 2028 is estimated to be around 3.4%, indicating a healthy and steady growth in the beer production industry in Norway.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of climate change on barley yields, changes in consumer preferences towards craft and non-alcoholic beers, and regulatory shifts regarding alcohol production and distribution which could impact production levels.
