Germany: Beer Market 2024

Beer Market Size in Germany

The German beer market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Production in Germany

In value terms, beer production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Beer Exports

Exports from Germany

Beer exports from Germany fell slightly to X litres in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X litres. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, beer exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X litres) was the main destination for beer exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, beer exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X litres), twofold. China (X litres) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for beer exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average beer export price stood at $X per litre in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beer Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of beer increased by X% to X litres for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, beer imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X litres), the Netherlands (X litres) and the Czech Republic (X litres) were the main suppliers of beer imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Austria, Poland, France, Sweden and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest beer suppliers to Germany were Denmark ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Sweden, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average beer import price stood at $X per litre in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per litre), while the price for Poland ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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