India: Beer Market Overview 2020

Beer Market Size in India

The revenue of the beer market in India amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, beer consumption increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Beer consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Beer Production in India

In value terms, beer production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, beer production continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, beer production attained its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, beer production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Exports

Exports from India

In 2018, the beer exports from India totaled X tonnes, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, beer exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, beer exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, beer exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), Malaysia (X tonnes) and Singapore (X tonnes) were the main destinations of beer exports from India, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Singapore ($X) were the largest markets for beer exported from India worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Malaysia experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average beer export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the countries with the highest prices were the U.S. ($X per tonne) and Singapore ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne) and Bahrain ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the U.S., while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beer Imports

Imports into India

Beer imports into India totaled X tonnes in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, beer imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, beer imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, beer imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, beer imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, beer imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and Singapore (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of beer imports to India, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest beer suppliers to India were Mexico ($X), Belgium ($X) and Singapore ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Mexico experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average beer import price amounted to $X per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the beer import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, 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