France: Beer Market 2024

Beer Market Size in France

The French beer market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +7.3% against 2020 indices. Beer consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Beer Production in France

In value terms, beer production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Beer production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Beer Exports

Exports from France

Beer exports from France reduced to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beer exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for beer exports from France, accounting for a 21% share of total exports. Moreover, beer exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+1.1% per year) and the UK (-6.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for beer exported from France worldwide, with a combined 40% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Greece and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +63.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average beer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 28%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 China (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Beer Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of beer imported into France rose sharply to X tons, growing by 11% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, beer imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 2018 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest beer supplier to France, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, beer imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to +5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+4.1% per year) and Germany (-9.5% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beer to France, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium totaled +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+3.2% per year) and the UK (+14.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average beer import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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