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North America Microbrewery Equipment Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis and Forecast 2026-2035

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  • 200 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: North America
  • Global Market Insights
  • ID: 6219611
The North America Microbrewery Equipment Market was valued at USD 179.2 million in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% to reach USD 315.4 million by 2035.

The growth is driven by strong consumer demand for craft beer and the steady increase in the number of microbreweries across the region. Consumers are increasingly favoring locally produced beverages with distinctive taste profiles, which is pushing brewers to invest in advanced brewing solutions such as fermenters, mash tuns, and brewing kettles. These systems are adopted to enhance production efficiency, reduce variability, and maintain consistent product quality. Government support is also playing a role in shaping market expansion, as favorable policies have enabled small brewers to reinvest financial savings into modern equipment. In parallel, rapid advancements in brewing technology are reshaping operational models by streamlining workflows, lowering labor dependence, and improving output quality. Automation, energy efficiency, and sustainable processing are becoming core priorities as breweries focus on long-term scalability. Together, evolving consumer preferences, regulatory backing, and technological innovation are reinforcing the overall development of the North America microbrewery equipment market.

The fermenters segment generated USD 37.8 million in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 67.2 million by 2035. Fermenters are recognized as a critical component of beer production, as they support the conversion process that ultimately defines alcohol content and flavor characteristics. Their importance spans both small-scale craft producers and larger commercial operations. As craft beer consumption continues to expand, investment in high-quality fermenters is also increasing, contributing significantly to segment-level growth.

The automatic equipment segment held 43.4% share in 2025. Automated brewing systems are valued for their ability to deliver precise control over essential variables such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and fermentation cycles. This level of control supports uniform quality across batches, which is essential for microbreweries aiming to build brand loyalty and remain competitive in a rapidly expanding craft beer landscape.

U.S. Microbrewery Equipment Market held 64.8% share in 2025. Growth in the country is being supported by federal incentives focused on energy efficiency and industrial decarbonization, which have reduced operational expenses for small-scale manufacturers, including breweries. Regulatory guidance has also encouraged improvements in water reuse and wastewater management, prompting breweries to invest in advanced treatment systems and cleaning technologies to meet compliance requirements while improving resource efficiency.

Key companies active in the North America Microbrewery Equipment Market include GEA Group, Alfa Laval, Krones, Paul Mueller Company, Premier Stainless Systems, Portland Kettle Works, ProBrew Systems, Deutsche Beverage, ABE Equipment, SS Brewtech, Speidel, Newlands Systems, Blichmann Engineering, DME Process Systems, and Crawford Brewing. Companies operating in the North America microbrewery equipment market are strengthening their market position through a combination of product innovation, customization, and strategic partnerships. Many manufacturers are focusing on developing modular and scalable systems that allow microbreweries to expand capacity without overhauling existing infrastructure. Investment in automation, digital controls, and energy-efficient designs is being used to align offerings with evolving brewer requirements. Firms are also enhancing after-sales support, maintenance services, and technical training to build long-term customer relationships.

Comprehensive Market Analysis and Forecast

  • Industry trends, key growth drivers, challenges, future opportunities, and regulatory landscape
  • Competitive landscape with Porter’s Five Forces and PESTEL analysis
  • Market size, segmentation, and regional forecasts
  • In-depth company profiles, business strategies, financial insights, and SWOT analysis

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope
1.1 Market scope and definition
1.2 Research design
1.2.1 Research approach
1.2.2 Data collection methods
1.3 Data mining sources
1.3.1 Global
1.3.2 Regional/Country
1.4 Base estimates and calculations
1.4.1 Base year calculation
1.4.2 Key trends for market estimation
1.5 Primary research and validation
1.5.1 Primary sources
1.6 Forecast model
1.7 Research assumptions and limitations
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Industry 360-degree synopsis
2.2 Key market trends
2.2.1 Country
2.2.2 Equipment Type
2.2.3 Mode of Operation
2.2.4 Application
2.2.5 Distribution Channel
2.3 CXO perspectives: Strategic imperatives
2.3.1 Key decision points for industry executives
2.3.2 Critical success factors for market players
2.4 Future outlook and strategic recommendations
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
3.1.1 Supplier landscape
3.1.2 Profit margin
3.1.3 Value addition at each stage
3.1.4 Factor affecting the value chain
3.2 Industry impact forces
3.2.1 Growth drivers
3.2.1.1 Growing popularity of craft beer
3.2.1.2 Expansion of microbreweries
3.2.1.3 Technological advancements
3.2.2 Industry pitfalls & challenges
3.2.2.1 Market saturation in developed regions
3.2.2.2 High initial investment
3.2.3 Opportunities
3.2.3.1 E-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales
3.2.3.2 Growing homebrewing market
3.3 Growth potential analysis
3.4 Future market trends
3.5 Technology and innovation landscape
3.5.1 Current technological trends
3.5.2 Emerging technologies
3.6 Price trends
3.6.1 By equipment type
3.6.2 By region
3.7 Regulatory landscape
3.7.1 Standards and compliance requirements
3.7.2 Regional regulatory frameworks
3.7.3 Certification standards
3.8 Trade statistics (HS Code- 843840)
3.8.1 Major importing countries
3.8.2 Major exporting countries
3.9 Gap analysis
3.10 Risk assessment and mitigation
3.11 Porter’s analysis
3.12 PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2025
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Company market share analysis
4.2.1 By country
4.2.1.1 U.S.
4.2.1.2 Canada
4.3 Company matrix analysis
4.4 Competitive analysis of major market players
4.5 Competitive positioning matrix
4.6 Key developments
4.6.1 Mergers & acquisitions
4.6.2 Partnerships & collaborations
4.6.3 New product launches
4.6.4 Expansion plans
Chapter 5 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Equipment Type, 2022-2035 (USD Million) (Thousand Units)
5.1 Key trends
5.2 Milling equipment
5.3 Brewhouse equipment
5.4 Fermenters
5.5 Cooling equipment
5.6 Filtration equipment
5.7 Carbonation equipment
5.8 Packaging equipment
5.9 Others
Chapter 6 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Mode of Operation, 2022-2035 (USD Million) (Thousand Units)
6.1 Key trends
6.2 Manual
6.3 Semi-automatic
6.4 Automatic
Chapter 7 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Application, 2022-2035 (USD Million) (Thousand Units)
7.1 Key trends
7.2 Commercial microbreweries
7.3 Brewpubs
7.4 Others
Chapter 8 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2022-2035 (USD Million) (Thousand Units)
8.1 Key trends
8.2 Direct
8.3 Indirect
Chapter 9 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Country, 2022-2035 (USD Million) (Thousand Units)
9.1 Key trends
9.2 U.S.
9.3 Canada
Chapter 10 Company Profiles
10.1 Blichmann Engineering
10.2 Brewmaster & Co.
10.3 Brewtech
10.4 Craft Brewery Equipment
10.5 DME
10.6 GEA Group
10.7 Grundfos
10.8 Krones AG
10.9 Micro Brewing Equipment
10.10 Orchestrated Brewing
10.11 Pacific Equipment
10.12 Paul Mueller Company
10.13 ProBrew Systems
10.14 Speidel
10.15 SS Brewtech

Companies Mentioned

The companies profiled in this North America Microbrewery Equipment market report include:
  • Blichmann Engineering
  • Brewmaster & Co.
  • Brewtech
  • Craft Brewery Equipment
  • DME
  • GEA Group
  • Grundfos
  • Krones AG
  • Micro Brewing Equipment
  • Orchestrated Brewing
  • Pacific Equipment
  • Paul Mueller Company
  • ProBrew Systems
  • Speidel
  • SS Brewtech

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