In 2023, the global beer production amounted to about 1.88 billion hectoliters, up from 1.3 billion hectoliters in 1998. Beer is a widely consumed beverage around the world, made out of water, malt, hops and yeast as basic ingredients. Global leading countries in beer production are China, the United States and Brazil. BeerBeer is the most popular alcoholic beverage worldwide, and the third-most popular drink overall after water and tea. Research shows that people have been brewing this famous beverage as early as several thousand years before the Common Era. Recent studies claim that the production and consumption of beer was a major factor in the development of civilized society, arguing that the important and often spiritual role beer played in traditional ceremonies and feasts contributed to the development of ritual and tradition and consequently the development of society at large. The American beer palette has undergone changes in recent years. More and more consumers are turning to craft beer over the well-established name brands. In general, a craft beer comes from a small, independently owned brewery that uses traditional brewing methods and focuses on manufacturing beer with a unique taste and quality rather than on mass production. More and more of these breweries have appeared in the beer landscape in the last few years. Domestic beer brands, like Budweiser and Miller Light, are still leading the American beer market. While facing unexpected competition for beer fans from the independent brewers of America, the top brands stand to capitalize on casual drinkers looking for a tasty and simple beer at a reasonable price.

The consumption of beer amounted to approximately 2.65 million 2.25-gallon cases in 2023. This was a decrease compared to the previous year. Beer in the United States Beer is a widely consumed beverage in the United States and around the world. It is made from water, malt, hops, and yeast as basic ingredients. There are 9,709 breweries located in the United States. The number of beer brewing companies has continuously increased during the last decade. In comparison, there were 2,670 breweries in 2012. The value of the beer market in the United States amounts to around 120 billion U.S. dollars. The market took a considerable hit during the first COVID-19 pandemic year of 2020 but has recovered since. The market for beer in the United States is forecast to further increase in the coming years and to be valued at 145 billion dollars by 2027. The beer excise tax rates in the United States vary substantially by state. Tennessee has the highest beer excise tax rate with 1.29 U.S. dollars per gallon of beer. Wyoming taxes beer the least at just 2 cents per gallon. The global beer market The Belgium company Anheuser-Busch InBev is the largest beer company in the world, with sales amounting to almost 58 billion U.S. dollars. The company owns well-known global brands such as Budweiser, Corona Extra, Michelob ULTRA, and Stella Artois. The volume of beer produced worldwide amounts to approximately 1.89 billion hectoliters annually. From 1998 to 2011, global beer production continuously increased and has remained relatively steady since. China is the leading beer-producing country worldwide. More than 360 million hectoliters of beer are brewed in China annually. The United States and Brazil follow in second and third place, with production volumes of about 194 and 147 million hectoliters of beer, respectively.

The report covers European Beer Market Size and is segmented by Product Type (Ales, Pilsners & Pale Lagers, Specialty Beers, and others); by Distribution Channel (On-trade and Off-trade); by Geography(Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of Europe).

This statistic shows the beer consumption share in the United States in 2020, by category. In that year, the consumption of light beer took the largest share with 39.8 percent of total beer consumption in the United States.

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Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the United States. The majority of U.S. consumers showed a preference for light beer during that year. In contrast to regular beer, this variety has reduced alcohol content and calories. Bud Light was the nation’s leading beer brand, followed by Coors Light and Miller Lite. The Bud Light brand generated over two billion U.S. dollars in sales in 2017. It is owned and manufactured by Anheuser-Busch InBev, the largest brewing company in the world in 2018. Craft beer had a consumption share of nearly 11 percent in 2020. This type of beer is made by small, independent and traditional brewers. According to the American Brewers Association, craft breweries should produce only up to six million barrels of beer annually. Moreover, only less than 25 percent of the brewery can be owned or controlled by a non-craft brewer. The cities of Portland and Seattle had the highest craft beer sales between 2014 and 2015. Samuel Adams was the leading craft beer brand during this period, generating over 263 million U.S. dollars in sales. This brand is owned by the Boston Beer Company, the country’s second-largest craft brewer in 2014, based on volume sales. The U.S. had more than 8,880 craft breweries in 2020.

Beer Market size was valued at USD 864.94 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1057.87 Billion by 2030. Along with CAGR of around 5.80%.

Statistics illustrates consumption, production, prices, and trade of Beer in Argentina from 2007 to 2024.

Statistics illustrates consumption, production, prices, and trade of Beer in Reunion from 2007 to 2024.

In December 2024, the production of beer in China was about 2.4 million kiloliters. This was a significant increase compared to the same period of the previous year.

Statistics illustrates consumption, production, prices, and trade of Beer in Monaco from 2007 to 2024.

United States rose 5% of Export of Beer in 2019, from a year earlier. Need to compare country statistics and get a global overview? Find all data easily.

The United States craft beer market size reached USD 30.3 Billion in ​2024​. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 57.7 Billion by ​2033​, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.42% during 2025-2033. The market is propelled by the rising consumer preference for distinctive and locally-produced beverages, rising popularity of craft beer festivals and events, increasing demand for premium and innovative beer flavors, shift toward sustainable and eco-friendly brewing practices, increasing disposable income level and changing lifestyle trends, and robust support from local communities and tourism.

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, age group, and distribution channel.

Learn about the projected growth of the beer market in the United States over the next decade, driven by increasing demand. Market volume is expected to reach 27B litres by 2035, with a value of $35B.

Discover how the beer market in the Asia-Pacific region is poised for growth, with a projected increase in both volume and value over the next decade.

Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): MG&S: Alcoholic Drinks & Tobacco: Beer data was reported at 96.769 2019=100 in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 96.937 2019=100 for Nov 2024. Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): MG&S: Alcoholic Drinks & Tobacco: Beer data is updated monthly, averaging 100.609 2019=100 from Jan 2014 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 132 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 108.847 2019=100 in Jun 2014 and a record low of 93.024 2019=100 in Jan 2022. Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI): MG&S: Alcoholic Drinks & Tobacco: Beer data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Singapore Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.I006: Consumer Price Index: 2019=100.

Statistics illustrates consumption, production, prices, and trade of Beer in ASEAN from 2007 to 2024.

Graph and download economic data for Retail Sales: Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores (MRTSSM4453USN) from Jan 1992 to Jan 2025 about spirits, wine, beer, retail trade, sales, retail, and USA.

Statistics illustrates consumption, production, prices, and trade of Beer in Martinique from 2007 to 2024.

South East Asia craft beer market size is projected to exhibit a growth rate (CAGR) of 23.00% during 2024-2032. The increasing proliferation of microbreweries and brewpubs, which provide unique experiences for consumers, allowing them to enjoy freshly brewed and locally crafted beer, is driving the market.

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional and country level for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, age group, and distribution channel.

BeerAdvocate is a dataset that consists of beer reviews from beeradvocate. The data span a period of more than 10 years, including all ~1.5 million reviews up to November 2011. Each review includes ratings in terms of five "aspects": appearance, aroma, palate, taste, and overall impression. Reviews include product and user information, followed by each of these five ratings, and a plaintext review.

Retail Sales per Capita: Beer: CF: Smolensk Region data was reported at 48.000 l in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51.800 l for 2015. Retail Sales per Capita: Beer: CF: Smolensk Region data is updated yearly, averaging 57.400 l from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2016, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.200 l in 2002 and a record low of 35.600 l in 1998. Retail Sales per Capita: Beer: CF: Smolensk Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Wholesale, Retail and Catering Sector – Table RU.RJB028: Retail Sales per Capita: Alcohol: Beer (Discontinued).