The beer production in Brazil saw a slight decrease overall from 2014 to 2023, standing at 14.05 million metric tons in 2023. This period experienced fluctuations, notable declines in 2015 and 2016, and a significant downturn during 2020, coinciding with the global pandemic. However, production recovered marginally by 2021, stabilizing over the next two years.
Year-on-year variations highlight:
- 2015: -1.97%
- 2016: -3.77%
- 2017: +4.99%
- 2018: +0.99%
- 2019: -0.67%
- 2020: -4.98%
- 2021: +5.29%
- 2022: +0.021%
- 2023: +0.014%
Looking forward, the forecast indicates a steady but slow growth rate, with a five-year CAGR of 0.02%, expecting production to inch up to 14.07 million metric tons by 2028. Trends to watch for include the impact of economic policies, consumer preferences shift towards premium or craft beers, and environmental considerations affecting production practices.
