Beer Market Report 2026

The beer market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $224.43 billion in 2025 to $233.92 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to longstanding global beer consumption culture, expansion of mass-market lager production, strong on-trade beer consumption, global distribution network growth, brand-driven consumer loyalty.

The beer market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $283.27 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for premium and craft beers, rising focus on health-conscious beer variants, expansion of direct-to-consumer beer sales, innovation in brewing techniques, growing sustainability focus in brewing operations. Major trends in the forecast period include growth of craft and specialty beer segments, expansion of low-alcohol and non-alcoholic beer, increased packaging innovation, rising flavor experimentation, enhanced brand storytelling and consumer engagement.

The growing number of craft breweries is expected to drive the growth of the beer market in the coming years. Craft breweries are small, independent breweries that produce high-quality, flavorful beer. They contribute to a dynamic beer market by offering greater variety, fostering innovation, promoting local identity and community, and providing consumers with diverse options to suit their tastes. For instance, in April 2025, according to the Brewers Association, a US-based trade association, there were 9,796 operating craft breweries in the U.S. in 2024, including 2,029 microbreweries, 3,552 brewpubs, 3,936 taproom breweries, and 279 regional craft breweries. The total number of breweries increased to 9,922, up from 9,838 in 2023. Therefore, the growing number of craft breweries is supporting the beer market.

Key companies in the beer market are focusing on innovative products, such as all-natural, clean-label canned cocktails, to appeal to health- and wellness-conscious consumers seeking convenience without artificial additives. Clean-label canned cocktails are pre-mixed alcoholic beverages packaged in cans using natural ingredients while avoiding artificial flavorings, preservatives, colorings, or sweeteners. For instance, in December 2025, Sunnyside Drinks, a UK-based provider of all-natural alcoholic ginger beers and RTD beverages, launched Spiced Rum and Ginger Beer. The product combines 100% Caribbean spiced rum, custom blended for Sunnyside, with the brand’s signature alcoholic ginger beer made from organic ginger, fresh lemon, and a squeeze of real lime juice. Key features include a natural ingredient recipe free from artificial sweeteners, preservatives, or colorings; a fresh, complex flavor profile balancing spicy rum with fiery ginger beer; convenient canned format; and a clean-label, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly composition.

In May 2024, American Brew Crafts, an India-based alcoholic beverages company, acquired Denzong Brewery in Odisha for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand production capacity, strengthen presence in the eastern Indian beer market, and enhance the overall distribution network. Denzong Brewery is an India-based brewery specializing in the manufacturing of beer and alcoholic beverages.

Major companies operating in the beer market are Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, Heineken N.V., Carlsberg Group, Molson Coors Beverage Company, Asahi Group Holdings Ltd., China Resources Beer Holdings Company Limited, Kirin Holdings Company Limited, Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, United Breweries Group, Tsingtao Beer, Boston Beer Company, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., New Belgium Brewing Company Inc., D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., Pabst Brewing Company, Ambev S.A., Grupo Modelo, SABMiller Plc, China Resources Snow Breweries, Baltika Breweries LLC, Erdinger Brewery, Bitburger Brewery, Radeberger Brewery, Kingfisher, Tuborg, Budweiser, Harbin Beer, Asahi Super Dry, Kirin Ichiban Shibori, Sapporo Nama Beer Black Label.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the beer market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the beer market. The regions covered in the beer market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the beer market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The beer market consists of sales of brown ale, golden ale, pale ale, dark lager, pale lager, irish stout, sweet stout, english porter, american porter, caramelized malt, roasted malt, and other beer. The companies in the alcoholic beverages industry process raw materials into alcoholic beverages, package and distribute them through various distribution channels to both on-trade and off-trade establishments. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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