Germany: Beer Market 2024

Beer Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German beer market increased by 1.7% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Beer Production in Germany

In value terms, beer production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 11%. Beer production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of beer were exported from Germany; which is down by -6.2% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, beer exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 9.2%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for beer exports from Germany, with a 23% share of total exports. Moreover, beer exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+21.0% per year) and China (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for beer exports from Germany, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+2.7% per year) and Russia (+12.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average beer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Belgium (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beer Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of beer decreased by -0.8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 8.8%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beer imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 9% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of beer imports to Germany, together accounting for 60% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Austria, Poland, France, Ireland and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +24.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest beer suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 62% of total imports. Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Sweden, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +22.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average beer import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Ireland ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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