European Beer Trade

In 2023, the European Union (EU) produced a total of 34.3 billion litres of beer, with Germany being the top producer at 7.2 billion litres, followed by Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, and Belgium.

The Netherlands was the leading exporter of beer containing alcohol, exporting 1.8 billion litres in 2023, accounting for 21.5% of the total EU beer exports.

France was the largest importer of beer containing alcohol in 2023, importing 0.9 billion litres, which represented 17.1% of EU total imports.

The main destinations for beer exports to non-EU countries were the United Kingdom and the United States, with 0.8 billion litres and 0.6 billion litres respectively.

In terms of trade with non-EU countries, British beer was the most favoured, accounting for 57.6% of all extra-EU imports of beer in 2023, followed by Mexican beer.

The European beer market is highly competitive, with major players such as Heineken, Carlsberg Group, and Anheuser Busch InBev focusing on e-commerce platforms to cater to changing consumer behaviors.

Beer exports by value totaled $17.2 billion in 2023, with the top five exporters being Mexico, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom, together accounting for over two-thirds of global beer exports.

Netherlands: Leading exporter of beer containing alcohol, exporting 1.8 billion litres in 2023.

Germany: Top producer of beer, producing 7.2 billion litres in 2023.

France: Largest importer of beer containing alcohol, importing 0.9 billion litres in 2023.
United Kingdom: Main destination for beer exports to non-EU countries, receiving 0.8 billion litres in 2023.

United States: Second main destination for beer exports to non-EU countries, receiving 0.6 billion litres in 2023.

Mexico: Most favoured beer importer from non-EU countries, accounting for 17.2% of all extra-EU imports of beer in 2023.

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