Benelux: Beer Market 2024

Beer Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux beer market was estimated at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Beer Production in Benelux

In value terms, beer production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, exports of beer in Benelux contracted to X tons, which is down by -5.4% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, beer exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 7.5% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the main exporter of beer in Benelux, committing 99% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +1.8%).

In value terms, the largest beer supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +2.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -8.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 6.5%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.2%).

Beer Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, beer imports in Benelux declined sharply to X tons, reducing by -24% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, beer imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 15%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the key importer of beer, making up 73% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons), together generating a 27% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the beer imports, with a CAGR of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Luxembourg (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Belgium (-11.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+31 p.p.) and Luxembourg (+3.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -34.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beer in Benelux, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to +4.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-11.0% per year) and Luxembourg (+2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($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 (+0.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform