Ireland: Beer Market Overview 2020

Beer Market Size in Ireland

The revenue of the beer market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, beer consumption continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the beer market reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the beer market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Production in Ireland

In value terms, beer production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, beer production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, beer production attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, beer production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2018, the beer exports from Ireland amounted to X tonnes, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, beer exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, beer exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, beer exports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, beer exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for beer exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, beer exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the U.S. (X tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Canada (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Canada (-X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for beer exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total beer exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average beer export price amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Beer Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2018, the imports of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) into Ireland amounted to X tonnes, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, beer imports, however, continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beer imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, beer imports, however, continue to indicate a measured decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, beer imports attained their peak of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of beer imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of beer imports to Ireland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest beer suppliers to Ireland were the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

France recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average beer import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the beer import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) 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 Mexico ($X per tonne), while the price for Poland ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform