1.4 billion litres less beer (cross-border guide)

Context

In a nutshell

• World beer production decreased by 1.4 billion liters.
• Production fell by 0.7%.

Key facts

• What: Worldwide beer production
• When: Last year
• Where: World
• Who: BarthHaas company
• Amount: 189.6 billion litres

World beer production is down again, driven by declines in Oceania, Europe, Asia and North America. Production fell by 0.7% to 189.6 billion litres. The decline was particularly noticeable in Australia and Oceania, where production fell by 2.4%. 📊

The contraction also affected the main markets. In Europe, production decreased by 1.6 percent, stopping at 51 billion liters. Above all, the declines recorded in Germany and Poland weighed heavily. Despite this, the Federal Republic remains the sixth largest producer in the world, with 7.9 billion litres, behind China, the US, Brazil, Mexico and Russia. 📊

China drags Asia down. In Asia, production fell by 1.2 percent to 59 billion litres. The increase in India was not enough to offset declines in China, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea and Myanmar. However, China remains by far the world's leading producer, with a share of more than one-sixth of the total. 💡

North America also saw a significant decline: -1.9 percent, for a total of 34 billion liters. In the United States, there is

Operational details

1.4 billion litres less beer

World beer production is down again, driven by declines in Oceania, Europe, Asia and North America. Production fell by 0.7% to 189.6 billion litres. The decline was particularly noticeable in Australia and Oceania, where production fell by 2.4%.

According to data from the International Federation of Birch Industries (IFB), world beer production has been affected by factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the global economic crisis. Demand for beer has declined in many countries, due to the economic downturn and reduced spending on recreational activities.

Beer production in Switzerland was particularly affected by this decline. According to data from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), beer production in Switzerland fell by 5.2% in 2022, compared to the previous year. The highest beer production was recorded in the canton of Zurich, where 1.3 million litres of beer were produced in 2022.

Swiss cantons with higher beer production

• Zurich: 1.3 million litres (2022)
• Bern: 943,000 litres (2022)
• Geneva: 733,000 litres (2022)
• Lausanne: 643,000 litres (2022)

Swiss cantons with lower beer production

• Graubünden: 243,000 litres (2022)
• St. Gallen: 243,000 litres (2022)
• Schaffhausen: 183,000 litres (2022)

The decrease in beer production has also resulted in a reduction in

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Key points

1.4 billion litres less beer

The situation of the hops market in Switzerland is tense, as confirmed by BarthHaas, a leader in the production and sale of hops. The company does not expect a recovery for the current year, with production basically stable, but with a slightly downward trend.

This negative trend is also reflected in the brewery market, where there are difficulties for companies involved in beer production. According to data provided by BarthHaas, in 2023 beer production in Switzerland was around 1.8 billion litres, a decrease compared to the 2.2 billion litres produced in 2022.

Switzerland is one of the leading beer producers in Europe, with 40% of the market. The brewery market is dominated by large companies such as Heineken, Carlsberg and Anheuser-Busch, which have a significant presence in Switzerland. However, the market is also characterized by a strong presence of local and craft companies, such as the Swiss brewery Feldschlosschen.

Beer production in Switzerland is regulated by the Federal Law on Alcoholic Beverages of 23 May 1906, which lays down the minimum requirements for the production and marketing of beer. The law also provides for the possibility of authorizing the production of beer in small quantities for personal use or for commercial purposes.

Regarding hop production, BarthHaas predicts a decrease

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Source: tio.ch