Beer Processing Market Report 2026

The beer processing market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $785.8 billion in 2025 to $823.84 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global beer consumption, growth of craft brewery establishments, increasing investments in brewing infrastructure, rising demand for packaged beer formats, wider distribution through on-trade and off-trade channels.

The beer processing market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $998.42 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 low-alcohol and specialty beers, rising adoption of smart brewery solutions, expansion of sustainable brewing practices, growing focus on operational efficiency, increasing premiumization of beer offerings. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated brewing systems, rising demand for craft and specialty beers, expansion of energy-efficient brewing equipment, growing focus on consistent quality control, increased use of advanced fermentation technologies.

The rising popularity of craft beer is expected to propel the growth of the beer processing market going forward. Craft beer is a flavorful, independently brewed beer made in small batches using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients, often featuring unique styles and innovative flavors. Its popularity is increasing as consumers seek distinctive tastes and high-quality brews, prompting breweries to innovate diverse flavor profiles to attract enthusiasts. Beer processing supports craft beer production by enabling precise control over ingredients, fermentation, and flavor development, ensuring consistent, high-quality output. For instance, in April 2024, according to the Brewers Association, a US-based not-for-profit trade association, the number of operating craft breweries in the U.S. reached a record 9,761 in 2023, contributing to a total of 9,906 breweries nationwide, up from 9,824 in 2022. Therefore, the rising popularity of craft beer is driving the growth of the beer processing market.

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 companies operating 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., Paulaner Brauerei Gruppe GmbH & Co. KGaA.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the beer processing market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the beer processing 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 processing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

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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