Luxembourg: Beer Market Overview 2020

Beer Market Size in Luxembourg

The revenue of the beer market in Luxembourg amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, beer consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the beer market attained its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Beer Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, beer production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, beer production continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Beer production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2018, the amount of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) exported from Luxembourg totaled X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated perceptible growth 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. Based on 2018 figures, beer exports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, beer exports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beer exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, beer exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, beer exports attained their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of beer exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tonnes) was the main destination for beer exports from Luxembourg, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, beer exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tonnes), sixfold. Spain (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for beer exports from Luxembourg, comprising X% of total beer exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average beer export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the beer export price, however, continues to indicate a moderate slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 a decline.

Beer Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) were imported into Luxembourg; going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, beer imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of beer imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, beer imports amounted to $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, beer imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Belgium (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of beer to Luxembourg, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, beer imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Portugal (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Portugal (-X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beer to Luxembourg, comprising X% of total beer imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Portugal (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average beer import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 Free Zones ($X per tonne), while the price for the U.S. ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Free Zones, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform