Beer in the United Kingdom - Research and Markets

On-trade beer in the UK saw a resurgence of demand in 2021, with full reopening taking place towards the middle of the year. However, the upsurge in cases and resulting consumer reluctance to visit establishments in December during the important Christmas period set back progress. On-trade beer volumes are expected to take time to return to pre-COVID-19 levels.

The Beer in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2017-2021), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they legislative, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2026 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Dark Beer, Lager, Non/Low Alcohol Beer, Stout.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Beer in the United Kingdom
Key Data Findings
2021 Developments
A Solid Start for On-Trade Recovery, But Challenges Remain
Premiumisation is Evident in Recovery Patterns
Non-Alcoholic Beer is a Key Focus for Innovation
Prospects and Opportunities
The Resurgence of Craft?
The Acceleration of E-Commerce
The Rising Importance of Environmental and Social Credentials
Category Background
Lager Price Band Methodology
Summary 1 Lager by Price Band 2021
Table 1 Number of Breweries 2016-2021
Category Data
Table 2 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2016-2021
Table 3 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2016-2021
Table 4 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 5 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 6 Sales of Beer by Off-Trade vs On-Trade: Volume 2016-2021
Table 7 Sales of Beer by Off-Trade vs On-Trade: Value 2016-2021
Table 8 Sales of Beer by Off-Trade vs On-Trade: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 9 Sales of Beer by Off-Trade vs On-Trade: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 10 Sales of Beer by Craft vs Standard 2016-2021
Table 11 Gbo Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2017-2021
Table 12 Nbo Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2017-2021
Table 13 Lbn Brand Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2018-2021
Table 14 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2021-2026
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2021-2026
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2021-2026
Chart 1 Alcoholic Drinks Off-Trade Volume Sales Growth Scenarios: 2019-2026
Chart 2 Alcoholic Drinks On-Trade Volume Sales Growth Scenarios: 2019-2026
Chart 3 Alcoholic Drinks Impact of Soft Drivers on Off-Trade Volume Sales: 2019-2026
Chart 4 Alcoholic Drinks Impact of Soft Drivers on On-Trade Volume Sales: 2019-2026
Alcoholic Drinks in the United Kingdom
Executive Summary
Alcoholic Drinks in 2021: the Big Picture
2021 Key Trends
Competitive Landscape
Retailing Developments
On-Trade vs Off-Trade Split
What Next for Alcoholic Drinks?
Market Background
Legislation
Legal Purchasing Age and Legal Drinking Age
Drink Driving
Advertising
Smoking Ban
Opening Hours
On-Trade Establishments
Table 18 Number of On-Trade Establishments by Type 2016-2021
Taxation and Duty Levies
Summary 2 Taxation and Duty Levies on Alcoholic Drinks 2021
Operating Environment
Contraband/Parallel Trade
Duty Free
Cross-Border/Private Imports
Key New Product Launches
Outlook
Market Indicators
Table 19 Retail Consumer Expenditure on Alcoholic Drinks 2016-2021
Market Data
Table 20 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2016-2021
Table 21 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2016-2021
Table 22 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 23 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 24 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-Trade vs On-Trade: Volume 2021
Table 25 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-Trade vs On-Trade: Value 2021
Table 26 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-Trade vs On-Trade: % Volume 2021
Table 27 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-Trade vs On-Trade: % Value 2021
Table 28 Gbo Company Shares of Alcoholic Drinks: % Total Volume 2017-2021
Table 29 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format: % Off-Trade Value 2016-2021
Table 30 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format and by Category: % Off-Trade Volume 2021
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2021-2026
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2021-2026
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2021-2026
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