Beer Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 6085
  • Published Date: Sep 17, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Beer Market Segmentation:

Category Type Segment Analysis

Non-alcoholic beer segment is expected to capture over 80% beer market share by 2035. The penetration of no-alcohol beer seems to grow owing to the awareness among people regarding the effects of alcoholic beer. 

In the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, and Canada, where off-license and supermarket sales are growing rapidly, this trend can be seen in the demand for no-alcohol drinks by volume. For example, the volume of nonalcoholic beer imported into the United States in 2022 was 12.58 million gallons, up from 11.96 million gallons in the previous year, according to the Beer Institute.

Distribution Channel Segment Analysis

Based on distribution channels, the supermarket segment is foreseen to hold the highest market size by the end of 2035. Products are easily accessible in towns and villages to an enormous consumer base due to the market driven by supermarkets and hypermarkets.

This accessibility is designed to satisfy the evolving preferences of consumers who seek convenience in their shopping experiences. The purchasing power of supermarkets allows them to negotiate favorable terms with manufacturers, resulting in competitive prices for consumers, which further strengthens their growth.

Expansion of the supermarket network is set to propel the market growth in the future times. As per research, in 2022, the total number of sales made at supermarkets globally was accounted to be USD 1 trillion.

Packaging (PET Bottles, Glass Bottles, Aluminum Cans)

Cans segment in the beer market is poised to exhibit substantial CAGR till 2035. Glass bottles are durable, resistant to oxygen, and impenetrable. Furthermore, due to their heat-tolerant nature, they can cope with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. Considering all these features glass bottles conserve the actual flavor of the beer.

Moreover, glass packaging is fully recyclable and environmentally friendly which allows it to be melted down and reused reducing its environmental footprint in comparison with other packaging materials. Research shows that more than 92 percent of beer consumed in the world comes from glass bottles.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

          Product Type

  • Ale
  •  Lager
  • Stout & Porter

          Category Type

  • Alcoholic
  • Non-alcoholic

          Production

  • Micro-brewery
  • Macro-brewery
  • Craft-brewery

 

          Packaging

  • PET Bottles
  • Glass Bottles
  • Aluminum Cans

           Distribution Channel

  • Supermarket
  • Liquor Stores
  •  Convenience Stores
  •  On-premises
  • Internet Retailing
  • Independent Retailers

          Flavor

  • Flavored
  • Unflavored

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of beer is assessed at USD 862.37 billion.

The global beer market size surpassed USD 828.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 4.5%, reaching USD 1.29 trillion revenue by 2035.

Europe beer market will dominate around 33% share by 2035, driven by the immense consumption of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer.

Key players in the market include Anheuser-Bush InBev, Diageo, Beijing Enterprises Holdings, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Nited Brewery, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
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