GITNUXREPORT 2026

Beer Brewing Industry Statistics

Global beer market growth is driven by craft, premium and Asia-Pacific trends.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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42% of U.S. adults prefer craft beer over mass-produced in 2023 surveys.

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65% of millennials drink beer weekly, favoring IPAs at 38% preference.

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Non-alcoholic beer sales in the U.S. surged 23% in 2022.

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52% of consumers seek low-carb beer options, up from 41% in 2020.

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Craft beer variety preference: 29% hazy IPAs in U.S. 2023.

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71% of Gen Z beer drinkers prefer flavored or fruited beers.

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U.S. off-premise beer sales dominated 78% of volume in 2022.

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48% of beer drinkers aged 21-34 experiment with seltzers over beer.

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Premiumization trend: 35% volume growth in super-premium beer 2018-2022.

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62% of women prefer lighter beer styles like wheat beers.

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RTD beer cocktails sales up 17% in U.S. 2023.

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55% of consumers prioritize sustainable packaging in beer purchases.

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IPA remains top style at 44% of craft sales in U.S. 2022.

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40% increase in hard seltzer drinkers switching back to beer in 2023.

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Organic beer preference rose to 22% among health-conscious consumers.

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67% of beer drinkers use apps for brewery discovery.

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Low/no-alc beer appeals to 31% of non-drinkers trying alcohol.

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50% of U.S. consumers aged 35+ prefer imports like Mexican lagers.

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Sessionable beers (under 5% ABV) grew 12% in popularity 2022.

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73% cite taste as primary beer purchase factor, 19% price.

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The U.S. beer industry supported 1.6 million jobs in 2022, including 313,000 direct jobs.

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Beer brewing contributed $117 billion to U.S. GDP in 2022.

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The U.S. beer industry generated $28.2 billion in federal excise taxes in 2022.

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Globally, the beer sector employed over 10 million people in 2022.

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U.S. beer distributors paid $55 billion in wages and benefits in 2022.

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The craft beer industry added $28.9 billion to U.S. GDP in 2022.

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Germany's beer industry generated €45 billion in economic output in 2022.

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U.S. brewing industry paid $3.9 billion in state and local taxes in 2022.

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The beer market in China supported 5.2 million jobs in 2022.

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U.S. retailers received $53.6 billion from beer sales in 2022.

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Belgium's beer sector contributed €3.2 billion to exports in 2022.

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The U.S. beer industry drove $74 billion in tourism spending in 2022.

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Mexico's beer industry exported $5.1 billion worth in 2022.

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U.K. beer and pub sector supported 936,000 jobs in 2023.

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Australia's beer industry contributed AUD 16 billion to GDP in 2022.

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The global beer supply chain created 75 million jobs indirectly in 2022.

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U.S. small brewers paid $465 million in federal excise taxes in 2022.

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Brazil's beer industry generated BRL 120 billion in revenue in 2022.

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The beer industry in the EU paid €18 billion in taxes in 2022.

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U.S. beer wholesalers invested $5.2 billion in equipment in 2022.

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Craft brewing supported 576,000 jobs in the U.S. supply chain in 2022.

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There were 9,730 craft breweries operating in the U.S. in 2022.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev held 27.4% global beer market share in 2022.

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Heineken N.V. produced 24.1 million hectoliters in 2022.

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Carlsberg Group sales volume was 111.4 million hectoliters in 2022.

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Constellation Brands' beer segment revenue hit $7.2 billion in FY2023.

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Molson Coors Beverage Company had 26.9% U.S. market share in 2022.

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Asahi Group Holdings beer sales volume 632 million cases in 2022.

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Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams) produced 7.5 million barrels in 2022.

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Duvel Moortgat Brewery exported to 50 countries, revenue €373 million in 2022.

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Craft Brew Alliance merged, but independents like Sierra Nevada produced 1.4 million barrels.

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Pernod Ricard entered beer with Imperial brand acquisition in 2022.

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SABMiller legacy under AB InBev dominates Africa with 60% share.

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Lagunitas sold to Heineken, contributing 2 million barrels annually.

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New Belgium Brewing (Fat Tire) output 1 million barrels under Kirin.

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Stone Brewing joined Sapporo, producing 600,000 barrels in 2022.

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Dogfish Head acquired by Boston Beer, adding 200,000 barrels.

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BrewDog raised £25 million crowdfunding, 100+ bars globally in 2022.

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Guinness (Diageo) sold 1.5 billion pints worldwide in 2022.

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Corona (Constellation) became #1 U.S. import brand in 2022.

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Top 4 global brewers controlled 54% market share in 2022.

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U.S. had 2,053 brewpubs in 2022.

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Over 500 mergers/acquisitions in global beer industry 2018-2022.

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24% of U.S. beer market held by independent craft in 2022.

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Bud Light (AB InBev) sold 27.5 million barrels in U.S. 2022.

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The global beer market size was valued at approximately USD 570.48 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 685.29 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.3% from 2023 to 2030.

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In 2023, the U.S. beer market revenue reached $116.5 billion, with craft beer contributing about 13.5% of the total volume sales.

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Europe's beer market accounted for 37% of the global beer production volume in 2022, valued at over €200 billion.

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The Asia-Pacific beer market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 4.8% from 2023 to 2030, driven by rising disposable incomes in China and India.

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U.S. beer industry wholesale sales hit a record $115.4 billion in 2022, up 3.2% from the previous year.

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The global craft beer market size was USD 119.5 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 13.4% from 2023 to 2030.

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In 2023, the beer market in Mexico was valued at $28.5 billion, representing the largest in Latin America.

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Brazil's beer market revenue stood at $38.2 billion in 2023, with per capita consumption at 59 liters.

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The non-alcoholic beer segment globally grew by 7.2% in 2022, reaching a market value of $10.8 billion.

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U.S. imported beer sales volume increased by 4.1% to 70.5 million barrels in 2022.

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The global beer market volume was 1,894 million hectoliters in 2022, with a slight decline of 0.5% YoY.

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China's beer market revenue hit $107.8 billion in 2023, the largest globally by volume.

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The premium beer segment in the U.S. grew 5.2% in volume sales in 2022, reaching 24.7% market share.

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Global low-alcohol beer market expected to reach $25.6 billion by 2028, CAGR 6.5%.

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In 2023, the UK beer market was valued at £24.5 billion, with off-trade sales up 8%.

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Australia's beer market revenue was AUD 12.3 billion in 2023, with craft at 20% share.

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Germany's beer production value reached €12.5 billion in 2022.

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The U.S. beer market is forecasted to grow at 1.8% CAGR to $128 billion by 2028.

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India’s beer market projected to grow from $7.9 billion in 2023 to $14.2 billion by 2030, CAGR 8.7%.

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Global beer e-commerce sales increased 15% in 2022 to $4.5 billion.

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World beer production reached 1.92 billion hectoliters in 2022.

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U.S. beer production totaled 169.4 million barrels in 2022, down 4% from 2021.

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Germany produced 7.98 million hectoliters of beer in 2022, a 5.5% decline.

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China brewed 346 million kiloliters of beer in 2022, 34% of global total.

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U.S. per capita beer consumption was 26.3 gallons in 2022.

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Mexico's beer production volume hit 112.6 million hectoliters in 2022.

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Brazil produced 148 million hectoliters of beer in 2022, up 2.1%.

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Czech Republic had the highest per capita beer consumption at 188 liters in 2022.

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U.S. craft brewer production share was 13.3% of total U.S. beer in 2022 (26.8 million barrels).

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Global beer consumption volume declined 0.7% to 1.89 billion hectoliters in 2022.

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In 2023, Americans consumed 6.2 billion gallons of beer.

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Vietnam's beer production grew 5.2% to 44.8 million hectoliters in 2022.

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U.S. on-premise beer sales volume fell 7% in 2022 to 1.8 billion gallons.

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Russia produced 78.7 million hectoliters of beer in 2022, down 2.3%.

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Per capita beer consumption in the U.S. dropped to 72.2 liters in 2022.

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Poland's beer production reached 36.1 million hectoliters in 2022.

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Global light beer production accounted for 42% of total beer volume in 2022.

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U.S. microbreweries produced 12.4 million barrels in 2022, up 1%.

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South Africa's beer production was 2.8 million hectoliters in 2022.

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Austria consumed 107 liters of beer per capita in 2022.

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U.S. regional craft breweries output was 14 million barrels in 2022.

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Japan's beer production declined to 394 million liters in 2022.

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Global organic beer production grew 8.5% to 5.2 million hectoliters in 2022.

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With craft beers earning nearly a quarter of the U.S. market and the global industry worth over half a trillion dollars and climbing, the business of brewing is a fascinating blend of tradition, innovation, and staggering economic impact.

Key Takeaways

The global beer market size was valued at approximately USD 570.48 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 685.29 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.3% from 2023 to 2030.
In 2023, the U.S. beer market revenue reached $116.5 billion, with craft beer contributing about 13.5% of the total volume sales.
Europe's beer market accounted for 37% of the global beer production volume in 2022, valued at over €200 billion.
World beer production reached 1.92 billion hectoliters in 2022.
U.S. beer production totaled 169.4 million barrels in 2022, down 4% from 2021.
Germany produced 7.98 million hectoliters of beer in 2022, a 5.5% decline.
The U.S. beer industry supported 1.6 million jobs in 2022, including 313,000 direct jobs.
Beer brewing contributed $117 billion to U.S. GDP in 2022.
The U.S. beer industry generated $28.2 billion in federal excise taxes in 2022.
42% of U.S. adults prefer craft beer over mass-produced in 2023 surveys.
65% of millennials drink beer weekly, favoring IPAs at 38% preference.
Non-alcoholic beer sales in the U.S. surged 23% in 2022.
There were 9,730 craft breweries operating in the U.S. in 2022.
Anheuser-Busch InBev held 27.4% global beer market share in 2022.
Heineken N.V. produced 24.1 million hectoliters in 2022.

Global beer market growth is driven by craft, premium and Asia-Pacific trends.

Consumer Trends and Preferences

42% of U.S. adults prefer craft beer over mass-produced in 2023 surveys.
65% of millennials drink beer weekly, favoring IPAs at 38% preference.
Non-alcoholic beer sales in the U.S. surged 23% in 2022.
52% of consumers seek low-carb beer options, up from 41% in 2020.
Craft beer variety preference: 29% hazy IPAs in U.S. 2023.
71% of Gen Z beer drinkers prefer flavored or fruited beers.
U.S. off-premise beer sales dominated 78% of volume in 2022.
48% of beer drinkers aged 21-34 experiment with seltzers over beer.
Premiumization trend: 35% volume growth in super-premium beer 2018-2022.
62% of women prefer lighter beer styles like wheat beers.
RTD beer cocktails sales up 17% in U.S. 2023.
55% of consumers prioritize sustainable packaging in beer purchases.
IPA remains top style at 44% of craft sales in U.S. 2022.
40% increase in hard seltzer drinkers switching back to beer in 2023.
Organic beer preference rose to 22% among health-conscious consumers.
67% of beer drinkers use apps for brewery discovery.
Low/no-alc beer appeals to 31% of non-drinkers trying alcohol.
50% of U.S. consumers aged 35+ prefer imports like Mexican lagers.
Sessionable beers (under 5% ABV) grew 12% in popularity 2022.
73% cite taste as primary beer purchase factor, 19% price.

Consumer Trends and Preferences Interpretation

The American beer drinker is a paradox of craving bold, local flavor yet seeking moderation, demanding both adventurous hazy IPAs and sensible low-carb options, all while increasingly sipping their ethically packaged premium lagers at home.

Economic Impact

The U.S. beer industry supported 1.6 million jobs in 2022, including 313,000 direct jobs.
Beer brewing contributed $117 billion to U.S. GDP in 2022.
The U.S. beer industry generated $28.2 billion in federal excise taxes in 2022.
Globally, the beer sector employed over 10 million people in 2022.
U.S. beer distributors paid $55 billion in wages and benefits in 2022.
The craft beer industry added $28.9 billion to U.S. GDP in 2022.
Germany's beer industry generated €45 billion in economic output in 2022.
U.S. brewing industry paid $3.9 billion in state and local taxes in 2022.
The beer market in China supported 5.2 million jobs in 2022.
U.S. retailers received $53.6 billion from beer sales in 2022.
Belgium's beer sector contributed €3.2 billion to exports in 2022.
The U.S. beer industry drove $74 billion in tourism spending in 2022.
Mexico's beer industry exported $5.1 billion worth in 2022.
U.K. beer and pub sector supported 936,000 jobs in 2023.
Australia's beer industry contributed AUD 16 billion to GDP in 2022.
The global beer supply chain created 75 million jobs indirectly in 2022.
U.S. small brewers paid $465 million in federal excise taxes in 2022.
Brazil's beer industry generated BRL 120 billion in revenue in 2022.
The beer industry in the EU paid €18 billion in taxes in 2022.
U.S. beer wholesalers invested $5.2 billion in equipment in 2022.
Craft brewing supported 576,000 jobs in the U.S. supply chain in 2022.

Economic Impact Interpretation

While the world often views beer as a simple pleasure, these statistics soberly reveal it is actually a colossal economic engine, pouring jobs, tax revenue, and tourism dollars into national economies with the formidable power of a well-tapped keg.

Industry Players and Competition

There were 9,730 craft breweries operating in the U.S. in 2022.
Anheuser-Busch InBev held 27.4% global beer market share in 2022.
Heineken N.V. produced 24.1 million hectoliters in 2022.
Carlsberg Group sales volume was 111.4 million hectoliters in 2022.
Constellation Brands' beer segment revenue hit $7.2 billion in FY2023.
Molson Coors Beverage Company had 26.9% U.S. market share in 2022.
Asahi Group Holdings beer sales volume 632 million cases in 2022.
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams) produced 7.5 million barrels in 2022.
Duvel Moortgat Brewery exported to 50 countries, revenue €373 million in 2022.
Craft Brew Alliance merged, but independents like Sierra Nevada produced 1.4 million barrels.
Pernod Ricard entered beer with Imperial brand acquisition in 2022.
SABMiller legacy under AB InBev dominates Africa with 60% share.
Lagunitas sold to Heineken, contributing 2 million barrels annually.
New Belgium Brewing (Fat Tire) output 1 million barrels under Kirin.
Stone Brewing joined Sapporo, producing 600,000 barrels in 2022.
Dogfish Head acquired by Boston Beer, adding 200,000 barrels.
BrewDog raised £25 million crowdfunding, 100+ bars globally in 2022.
Guinness (Diageo) sold 1.5 billion pints worldwide in 2022.
Corona (Constellation) became #1 U.S. import brand in 2022.
Top 4 global brewers controlled 54% market share in 2022.
U.S. had 2,053 brewpubs in 2022.
Over 500 mergers/acquisitions in global beer industry 2018-2022.
24% of U.S. beer market held by independent craft in 2022.
Bud Light (AB InBev) sold 27.5 million barrels in U.S. 2022.

Industry Players and Competition Interpretation

The craft beer scene boasts nearly 10,000 passionate Davids, but the global Goliaths still control the battlefield, proving that while you can find soul in a small-batch IPA, the world still runs on a river of light lager.

Market Size and Growth

The global beer market size was valued at approximately USD 570.48 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 685.29 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.3% from 2023 to 2030.
In 2023, the U.S. beer market revenue reached $116.5 billion, with craft beer contributing about 13.5% of the total volume sales.
Europe's beer market accounted for 37% of the global beer production volume in 2022, valued at over €200 billion.
The Asia-Pacific beer market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 4.8% from 2023 to 2030, driven by rising disposable incomes in China and India.
U.S. beer industry wholesale sales hit a record $115.4 billion in 2022, up 3.2% from the previous year.
The global craft beer market size was USD 119.5 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 13.4% from 2023 to 2030.
In 2023, the beer market in Mexico was valued at $28.5 billion, representing the largest in Latin America.
Brazil's beer market revenue stood at $38.2 billion in 2023, with per capita consumption at 59 liters.
The non-alcoholic beer segment globally grew by 7.2% in 2022, reaching a market value of $10.8 billion.
U.S. imported beer sales volume increased by 4.1% to 70.5 million barrels in 2022.
The global beer market volume was 1,894 million hectoliters in 2022, with a slight decline of 0.5% YoY.
China's beer market revenue hit $107.8 billion in 2023, the largest globally by volume.
The premium beer segment in the U.S. grew 5.2% in volume sales in 2022, reaching 24.7% market share.
Global low-alcohol beer market expected to reach $25.6 billion by 2028, CAGR 6.5%.
In 2023, the UK beer market was valued at £24.5 billion, with off-trade sales up 8%.
Australia's beer market revenue was AUD 12.3 billion in 2023, with craft at 20% share.
Germany's beer production value reached €12.5 billion in 2022.
The U.S. beer market is forecasted to grow at 1.8% CAGR to $128 billion by 2028.
India’s beer market projected to grow from $7.9 billion in 2023 to $14.2 billion by 2030, CAGR 8.7%.
Global beer e-commerce sales increased 15% in 2022 to $4.5 billion.

Market Size and Growth Interpretation

It appears that while the world collectively dries out its glass with a sobering 0.5% global volume decline, it is simultaneously—and with exquisite human contradiction—refilling it with premium, craft, and non-alcoholic brews to such a determined degree that we'll all be toasting a staggering $685 billion market by 2030.

Production and Consumption

World beer production reached 1.92 billion hectoliters in 2022.
U.S. beer production totaled 169.4 million barrels in 2022, down 4% from 2021.
Germany produced 7.98 million hectoliters of beer in 2022, a 5.5% decline.
China brewed 346 million kiloliters of beer in 2022, 34% of global total.
U.S. per capita beer consumption was 26.3 gallons in 2022.
Mexico's beer production volume hit 112.6 million hectoliters in 2022.
Brazil produced 148 million hectoliters of beer in 2022, up 2.1%.
Czech Republic had the highest per capita beer consumption at 188 liters in 2022.
U.S. craft brewer production share was 13.3% of total U.S. beer in 2022 (26.8 million barrels).
Global beer consumption volume declined 0.7% to 1.89 billion hectoliters in 2022.
In 2023, Americans consumed 6.2 billion gallons of beer.
Vietnam's beer production grew 5.2% to 44.8 million hectoliters in 2022.
U.S. on-premise beer sales volume fell 7% in 2022 to 1.8 billion gallons.
Russia produced 78.7 million hectoliters of beer in 2022, down 2.3%.
Per capita beer consumption in the U.S. dropped to 72.2 liters in 2022.
Poland's beer production reached 36.1 million hectoliters in 2022.
Global light beer production accounted for 42% of total beer volume in 2022.
U.S. microbreweries produced 12.4 million barrels in 2022, up 1%.
South Africa's beer production was 2.8 million hectoliters in 2022.
Austria consumed 107 liters of beer per capita in 2022.
U.S. regional craft breweries output was 14 million barrels in 2022.
Japan's beer production declined to 394 million liters in 2022.
Global organic beer production grew 8.5% to 5.2 million hectoliters in 2022.

Production and Consumption Interpretation

The sobering reality of a slightly shrinking global beer market, led by China's massive production and the Czech Republic's heroic per capita consumption, suggests the world isn't drowning its sorrows so much as sipping them more selectively.

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