China: Beer Market Overview 2021

Beer Market Size in China

In 2019, the Chinese beer market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Beer consumption peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Beer Production in China

In value terms, beer production reached $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Beer production peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Beer Exports

Exports from China

In 2019, shipments abroad of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the ninth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, beer exports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, exports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) were the main destinations of beer exports from China, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), South Korea ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) constituted the largest markets for beer exported from China worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

South Korea recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average beer export price amounted to $X per tonne, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Democratic People's Republic of Korea ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Macao SAR, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beer Imports

Imports into China

In 2019, imports of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) into China totaled X tonnes, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, beer imports totaled $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes) and South Korea (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of beer imports to China, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the UK, Spain, Russia and France, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest beer suppliers to China were Mexico ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, France, the UK, Spain and Russia, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Spain (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average beer import price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of beer consumption was China (58M tonnes), accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, beer consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (28M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil (18M tonnes), with a 8.8% share.

What are the largest producers of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) in the world?

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China (58M tonnes) remains the largest beer producing country worldwide, accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, beer production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (24M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil (18M tonnes), with a 8.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) to China?

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In value terms, Mexico ($177M), Germany ($176M) and Belgium ($117M) appeared to be the largest beer suppliers to China, together comprising 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, France, the UK, Spain and Russia, which together accounted for a further 32%.

What are the leading importers of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) from China?

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In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($66M), South Korea ($54M) and Hong Kong SAR ($35M) were the largest markets for beer exported from China worldwide, with a combined 62% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) in China?

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In 2019, the average beer export price amounted to $648 per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

What is the average import price for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) in China?

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The average beer import price stood at $1,095 per tonne in 2019, approximately equating the previous year.