Europe Beer Processing Market Growth Analysis - Forecast Trends, Market Size, Share and Outlook (2025-2034)

The Europe beer processing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.80% in the forecast period of 2025-2034, to grow significantly by 2034.

Western European countries like Germany and the United Kingdom are significant beer processing markets within Europe. Germany was the leading producer and consumer of the alcoholic beverage in the region in 2017. The country produced 93.01 million hectolitres of beer in 2017, while it consumed 83,582 hectolitres of the alcoholic beverage the same year. Beer accounts for over three-fourths of the consumption of alcoholic beverages in Germany. The beer processing industry in the country is being driven by the high consumption of the beverage within Germany and the diversification of products, which has introduced flavoured, low alcohol, and no-alcohol variants of the alcoholic beverage.

The United Kingdom followed Germany as the leading producer and consumer of beer in 2017. In 2017, the United Kingdom consumed 44.05 million hectolitres of the alcoholic beverage while producing nearly 40.48 million hectolitres. The beer processing industry in the United Kingdom is, thus, aided by the high production and consumption of the alcoholic beverage in the country. The industry in the country is also aided by the robust growth of the craft beer segment and the healthy increase of independent brewers in the country. Spain and Poland are the other significant regional markets within Europe, having robust consumption and production rates.

Europe Beer Processing Market Segmentation

Beer is produced by steeping starch sources like barley or other cereals in water and fermenting the resultant liquid with yeast. Beer processing involves multiple steps like malting, mashing, filtering, and packaging, among others. It also involves the modification of the raw material compositions and the addition of taste-enhancing ingredients.

Market Breakup by Type

• Lager
• Speciality Beer
• Ale and Stout
• Low Alcohol Beer

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

• Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
• Liquor Stores
• Convenience Stores
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• Germany
• United Kingdom
• France
• Russia
• Others

Europe Beer Processing Market Analysis

The Europe beer processing market is being driven by the rising number of microbreweries and small and medium-sized enterprises within the region. Between 2014 and 2018, the number of microbreweries nearly doubled in Europe to reach an approximate 9500 breweries in 2018. The rise in microbreweries is aided by the rise in the demand for craft beers in the continent as consumers are increasingly seeking out beers, which are made locally by independent brewers. The craft beer segment is also propelling the growth of the Europe beer processing market as retailers and restaurants are seeking to expand their offerings to include products from local breweries.

The industry is also being aided by the improving standards of living and growing disposable incomes in the region. The higher disposable incomes are driving the growth of the speciality and premium segments. The rising beer industry in Eastern Europe is also expected to aid the industry growth. The industry is also being aided by the rising innovation in the industry as consumers are increasingly willing to experiment with new flavours. The increasing demand for low alcohol and alcohol-free beer is also expected to drive the industry growth in the coming years.

Competitive Landscape of Europe Beer Processing Industry

October 2020- The Carlsberg Group has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 25% stake in the leading Cambodian brewer, Cambrew, which produces the iconic brand, Angkor Premium Beer.

July 2020- Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE: BUD) has reached an agreement with Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd, to divest its Australian subsidiary, Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), for almost USD 11.3 billion.

October 2016- Heineken N.V. completed its acquisition of 50% shareholding in the US craft brewer, Lagunitas Brewing Company.

The report analyses the following key players in the Europe beer processing market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like expansions of capacity, plant turnarounds, and mergers, expansions, and investments:

• Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE: BUD)
• Heineken N.V.
• Carlsberg Group
• Harboes Bryggeri A/S
• Oettinger Brauerei Gmbh
• Others

The report looks in-depth into the micro and macro aspects of the industry. It assesses the market based on Porter’s Five Forces model, along with providing a SWOT analysis. It also gives a thorough analysis of the trade data and price trends within the industry. An overview of the global as well as other regional markets like North America, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa has been provided within the report, as well.