The beer market in United Kingdom

This study analyses the Belgian beer market by examining domestic demand, the production base, foreign trade, sales channels and competitive repositioning. It shows a sector in which value is holding up better than volumes: domestic consumption reached 6,19 million hectolitres in 2025, down 3,2 % year on year and 26,6 % since 2010, while household beer purchases tracked by YouGov amounted to 608,5 million euros in 2024. The study provides a detailed breakdown of channels, with retail proving more resilient than horeca, and examines the consequences of this shift for brand visibility, drinking styles and formats. The document also highlights the export-specific nature of the Belgian model. Exports reached 14,42 million hectolitres in 2025, still ahead of the domestic market, but down from the peak of 2019. The geography of flows, the concentration of destinations and the decline in non-EU trade are examined as strategic issues for brewers. On the supply side, the study tracks changes in

Beer is one of the most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in the world, and its global success continues unabated. Every year, global consumption reaches some 177 billion liters, or over 5,600 liters per second. A truly international beverage, beer is produced in almost every country

The global beer market is a highly fragmented space dominated by major international players such as AbinBev, Heineken, and CR Snow, alongside a vast number of independent local breweries. While traditional beer types like white, blond, red or amber, and dark beers prevail, there's a notable consumer shift towards premium brands and niche, craft beers. While overall alcohol consumption has seen a decline, particularly among younger demographics, the craft beer segment is bucking the trend and is anticipated to expand significantly, with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% from 2020 to 2025. Despite the decline in general alcohol intake, domestic production remains strong, accounting for 82% of all beer consumed domestically, signaling a sustained preference for local products. Renowned brands such as Carlsberg, Corona, Heineken, Bud Light, and Budweiser continue to hold strong recognition, with Guinness, Heineken, and Corona listed as preferred brands in the American m