Europe Beer Processing Market: By Type: Lager, Specialty Beer, Ale and Stout, Low Alcohol Beer; By Distribution Channel: Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Liquor Stores, Convenience Stores, Others; Regional Analysis; Historical Market and Forecast (2016-2026); Market Dynamics; Competitive Landscape; Industry Events and Developments

Europe Beer Processing Market Outlook

The Europe beer processing market is aiding the growth of the global market. The global beer processing market reached a value of USD 676 billion in 2020. The global industry is expected to grow further in the forecast period of 2021-2026 at a CAGR of 4%. By 2026, the industry is projected to reach an estimated value of USD 855.4 billion.

Western European countries like Germany and the United Kingdom are significant beer processing markets within Europe. Germany was the leading producer and consumer of the alcoholic beverage in the region in 2017. The country produced 93, 013 thousand hectolitres of beer in 2017, while it consumed 83,582 hectolitres of the alcoholic beverage the same year. Beer accounts for over three-fourths of the consumption of alcoholic beverages in Germany. The beer processing industry in the country is being driven by the high consumption of the beverage within Germany and the diversification of products, which has introduced flavoured, low alcohol, and no-alcohol variants of the alcoholic beverage.

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The United Kingdom followed Germany as the leading producer and consumer of beer in 2017. In 2017, the United Kingdom consumed 44, 051 thousand hectolitres of the alcoholic beverage while producing nearly 40, 480 thousand hectolitres. The beer processing industry in the United Kingdom is, thus, aided by the high production and consumption of the alcoholic beverage in the country. The industry in the country is also aided by the robust growth of the craft beer segment and the healthy increase of independent brewers in the country. Spain and Poland are the other significant regional markets within Europe, having robust consumption and production rates.

Properties and Applications

Beer is produced by steeping starch sources like barley or other cereals in water and fermenting the resultant liquid with yeast. Beer processing involves multiple steps like malting, mashing, filtering, and packaging, among others. It also involves the modification of the raw material compositions and the addition of taste-enhancing ingredients.

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The common types of processed beers available in the industry are:

• Lager 
• Specialty 
• Ale and Stout 
• Low Alcohol

The distribution channels for these products are hypermarkets and supermarkets, liquor stores, and convenience stores, among others. The major regions for the market in Europe are:

• Germany
• United Kingdom
• France
• Russia
• Others

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Market Analysis

The Europe beer processing market is being driven by the rising number of microbreweries and small and medium-sized enterprises within the region. Between 2014 and 2018, the number of microbreweries nearly doubled in Europe to reach an approximate 9500 breweries in 2018. The rise in microbreweries is aided by the rise in the demand for craft beers in the continent as consumers are increasingly seeking out beers, which are made locally by independent brewers. The craft beer segment is also propelling the growth of the Europe beer processing market as retailers and restaurants are seeking to expand their offerings to include products from local breweries.

The industry is also being aided by the improving standards of living and growing disposable incomes in the region. The higher disposable incomes are driving the growth of the specialty and premium segments. The rising beer industry in Eastern Europe is also expected to aid the industry growth. The industry is also being aided by the rising innovation in the industry as consumers are increasingly willing to experiment with new flavours. The increasing demand for low alcohol and alcohol-free beer is also expected to drive the industry growth in the coming years.

Competitive Landscape

October 2020- The Carlsberg Group has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 25% stake in the leading Cambodian brewer, Cambrew, which produces the iconic brand, Angkor Premium Beer.

July 2020- Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) has reached an agreement with Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd, to divest its Australian subsidiary, Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), for almost USD 11.3 billion.

October 2016- Heineken N.V. completed its acquisition of 50% shareholding in the US craft brewer, Lagunitas Brewing Company.

The report analyses the following key players in the Europe beer processing market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like expansions of capacity, plant turnarounds, and mergers, expansions, and investments:

• Anheuser Busch Inbev Nv (BUD)
• Heineken N.V.
• Carlsberg Group
• Harboes Bryggeri A/S
• Oettinger Brauerei Gmbh
• Others

The EMR report looks in-depth into the micro and macro aspects of the industry. It assesses the market based on Porter’s Five Forces model, along with providing a SWOT analysis. It also gives a thorough analysis of the trade data and price trends within the industry. An overview of the global as well as other regional markets like North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa has been provided within the report, as well.

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