European Beer Has Now Declined for Five Consecutive Years. The New Data Confirms What Is Actually Driving It.

The Brewers of Europe has published updated European beer statistics confirming that production and consumption continued to decline in 2025, while non-alcohol beer extended its position as the only growing segment within the European beer market. EU beer production fell from 367 million hectolitres in 2019 to 345 million hectolitres in 2024, with early 2025 figures confirming a further decline.