The European beer production market shows a diverse spread of value shares across countries. As of 2024, Germany leads with the highest production value, followed by the United Kingdom and Spain. Some notable year-on-year variations were seen between 2023 and 2024, with Spain and Finland showing the highest positive changes in production value, at 5.1% each. Conversely, Austria and Iceland experienced substantial declines of 5.85% and 13.06%, respectively. Other countries like Belgium and Lithuania also had growth, indicating shifting dynamics in smaller European markets.
Future trends to watch include continued consolidation in larger markets such as Germany and the UK, while niche markets in countries like Belgium and Lithuania could experience further growth due to their positive year-on-year changes. Emphasis on craft and specialty beers, sustainability practices, and health trends will shape the upcoming landscape across varying European regions.
Top countries in Beer Production Value Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 21.76 | 2023 | +0.95% | -1.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.03 | 2023 | -1.61% | -3.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 12.89 | 2023 | +8.99% | +5.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 10.24 | 2023 | +6.57% | +4.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7.43 | 2023 | +1.38% | +1.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.14 | 2023 | -1.47% | -2.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 6.1 | 2023 | +2.51% | +0.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 3.99 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.42 | 2023 | +0.81% | +1.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 2.09 | 2023 | +0.96% | +5.1% | View data |
