2 views left Get unlimited views with a free account

Subscribe to GlobalData Explorer

Take your business to the next level. Explore the latest trends and actionable insights to inform business strategy and pinpoint opportunities and risks.

Market volume of Beer Segment in United Kingdom, 2022 - 2030 (million litres)

Industry: Consumer
Current: Market Sizing & Shares

The Beer Segment in United Kingdom registered a Market volume of 4,522.23 million litres in 2025
The indicator recorded a historical growth (CAGR) of 0.22% between 2022 to 2025, and is expected to grow by...
GlobalData projects the indicator to grow at a CAGR of...

Market volume of Beer Segment in United Kingdom, 2022 - 2030 (million litres)

View as table

Unlock Forecasts and Access to 55 Million Statistics for >20 Industries, for $700 a month

Buy now Ask for demo

Beer and cider in the UK

The beer & cider market consists of the retail sale of beer and cider. The beer segment consists of ale, dark beer, lager, stout, flavored beer, wheat beer, beer mixes and seasonal beer. The cider segment consists of apple cider, flavored cider, pear cider and seasonal cider.

Impact of COVID-19 on beer and cider segment in the UK

The UK beer & cider market registered a weak growth during the period. The growth of the market is expected to decelerate over the forecast period. Rising trend of health consciousness among the UK consumers impacted the growth of the market in the review period. In contrast, increasing sales of non/low alcoholic drinks is estimated to affect the growth of the beer market in the future. Rise in health concerns among consumers across the country is also expected to influence further deceleration in the growth of the market.

Who are the leading players in the UK beer & cider market?

Dutch based multinational Heineken is the leading player in the UK beer & cider market, accounting for a significant percentage of the market volume in 2019 and is expected to retain its lead position in the coming years. Belgium based multinational ABInBev is the second leading player in the UK beer & cider market, accounting for a fair percentage of the market volume in 2019. US based multinational Molson Coors Brewing Company is the third leading player in the UK beer & cider market, accounting for a good percentage of the market volume in 2019.

What are the most popular brands in the market?

Carling, which is owned by Molson Coors Brewing Company, is the most popular brand in the UK beer & cider market in 2019. Furthermore, Foster's (owned by Heineken) and Stella Artois (owned by A-BInBev) are also top brands of the sector in the same year.