Belgium: Beer Market 2024

Beer Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian beer market stood at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Beer Production in Belgium

In value terms, beer production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 24%. Beer production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Beer Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of beer decreased by -5.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 14%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, beer exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of beer exports from Belgium, with a combined 67% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +31.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for beer exports from Belgium, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+4.7% per year) and Spain (+21.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average beer export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -13.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 13%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beer Imports

Imports into Belgium

Beer imports into Belgium fell significantly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -35.7% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, beer imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of beer imports to Belgium, with a combined 76% share of total imports. Ireland, Mexico, Luxembourg, Romania, the UK and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +83.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beer to Belgium, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.8% per year) and France (-17.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average beer import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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