Beer Processing Market Report 2025

The beer processing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $755.22 billion in 2024 to $797.85 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including the increasing consumption of beer, the expansion of craft breweries, rising disposable income and urbanization, growing demand for premium and flavored beers, and advancements in fermentation and filtration techniques.

The beer processing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $984.05 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth projected for the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including the increasing demand for craft and specialty beers, a rising consumer preference for premium and flavored beers, growing investment in brewery automation and smart brewing technologies, the expansion of microbreweries and brewpubs worldwide, and the rise in disposable income and urbanization, which boosts beer consumption. Key trends during this period include the adoption of automation and AI in brewing, the integration of IoT and smart brewing technologies, a shift toward organic and gluten-free beer, advancements in fermentation technology, and a high adoption of 3D printing.

The increasing popularity of craft beer is expected to drive the growth of the beer processing market. Craft beer is a distinctive, independently brewed beer produced in small batches using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients, often with innovative flavors and unique styles. The demand for craft beer is rising due to consumers’ preference for distinct flavors and quality, with breweries continually creating new taste profiles to appeal to beer enthusiasts. Beer processing plays a vital role in ensuring high-quality production by allowing precise control over ingredients, fermentation, and flavor development. For example, according to the Brewers Association, a US-based trade organization, the number of operating craft breweries in the U.S. reached 9,761 in 2023, contributing to a total of 9,906 breweries across the country, a slight increase from 9,824 in 2022. This growth in craft beer popularity is driving the beer processing market forward.

Companies in the beer processing market are focusing on integrating advanced technologies such as process automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Integrated process automation systems combine digital technologies, control systems, and data analytics to optimize and automate industrial processes, improving efficiency and consistency. For example, in January 2024, ABB (Asea Brown Boveri) Ltd, a technology company based in Switzerland, introduced ABB Ability BeerMaker for the cold block stage of beer production. This solution enhances automation, efficiency, and digitalization in breweries, optimizing fermentation, maturation, yeast management, filtration, and cleaning processes, and offering precise control over recipe variations and flavors. The system, which integrates modular automation, advanced process control (APC), and simulation technology, helps increase productivity while reducing energy and water consumption. Built on the ABB Ability System 800xA DCS, it provides brewers with adaptable master recipes and process templates for streamlined operations.

In January 2024, Asahi Group Holdings Ltd, a Japanese beverage and brewing company, acquired Octopi Brewing LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at strengthening Asahi’s presence in the U.S. beer market, improving its production capabilities in the country, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Octopi Brewing LLC, based in the U.S., specializes in contract brewing and beer production.

Major players in the beer processing market are Ambev S.A., Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, Heineken N.V., Diageo PLC, Asahi Group Holdings Ltd., Carlsberg Group A/S, Molson Coors Beverage Company, Constellation Brands Inc., GEA Group AG, Alfa Laval AB, Krones AG, Radeberger Gruppe KG, Mahou San Miguel Group, The Boston Beer Company Inc., United Breweries Limited (UB Group), BrewDog PLC, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Stone Brewing Co. LLC, Pabst Brewing Company LLC, Brooklyn Brewery Corporation, Sapporo Breweries Limited, Ningbo Lehui International Engineering Equipment Co. Ltd., and Paulaner Brauerei Gruppe GmbH & Co. KGaA.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the beer processing market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in beer processing report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the beer processing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Beer processing refers to the series of controlled steps involved in brewing beer, including malting, mashing, fermentation, conditioning, and packaging. This process transforms raw ingredients such as malt, hops, yeast, and water into beer through biochemical and mechanical methods, ensuring the desired flavor, aroma, and quality.

The main types of beer in beer processing include lager, ale, stout, porter, and India Pale Ale (IPA). Lager is a beer type fermented at low temperatures using bottom-fermenting yeast, known for its clean, crisp taste, smooth finish, light color, and mild flavor. The raw materials used in beer processing consist of malt, hops, yeast, and water. The equipment used can be categorized into macrobrewery and craft brewery equipment. Beer packaging comes in various formats such as kegs, cans, bottles, and draught. Distribution channels for beer include on-trade (bars, restaurants) and off-trade (retail, supermarkets).

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The beer processing market consists of sales of brewing equipment, fermentation equipment, carbonation equipment, and raw materials. 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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