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Per capita consumption of Beer segment in United Kingdom, 2019 - 2025 (Litres)

  • The Per capita consumption of Beer segment in United Kingdom reached 63.15 Litres in 2022

  • The indicator recorded a historical decline (CAGR) of 2.66% between 2019 to 2022, and is expected to grow by...

  • GlobalData projects the indicator to grow at a CAGR of...

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Per capita consumption of Beer segment in United Kingdom, 2019 - 2025 (Litres)

Published: Feb 2025
Source: GlobalData

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Beer segment in the United Kingdom

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. The market is valued according to the retail selling price (RSP) and includes any applicable taxes. All currency conversions used in the creation of this report have been calculated using constant annual average 2019 exchange rates.

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

Category segmentation

The Beer market is categorized into two major segments – Beer and Cider. Beer is the largest segment of the beer & cider market in the United Kingdom.

Competitive landscape

The UK beer & cider market has experienced weak value growth and volume growth in recent years. Heineken is the leading player in the sector in volume terms, while AB InBev and Molson Coors Brewing Company accounted for the second and third largest volume shares, respectively, in 2019. Moreover, Heineken showed the highest increase in market share during 2015-2019.

Market distribution

On Trade form the leading distribution channel in the United Kingdom beer & cider market.

Who are the leading players?

Heineken UK Ltd

Heineken UK Ltd (Heineken UK), a subsidiary of Heineken NV., is a manufacturer and producer of Alcoholic breweries. The company manufactures and distributes beer and cider under various brands including Heineken, Foster’s, Strongbow, Bulmers, Kronenbourg 1664, John Smith’s, Newcastle, Desperados, Affligem, Sagres, Jacques, Amstel, Birra Moretti, Deuchars, Murphy’s, Srumpy Jack, Sol, Symonds, Tiger, Woodpecker, Zywiec, Cidrerie Stassen, Red Stripe, Blind Pig, and Old Mout. Additionally, it also operates pubs in the UK. The company operates breweries, cider plants, and offices in various geographical regions including Edinburgh, Livingston, Tadcaster, Manchester, London, Hereford, and Ledbury. Heineken UK is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, the UK.

AB InBev UK Ltd

AB InBev UK Ltd (AB InBev), a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev NVSA, is a manufacturer and distributor of alcoholic beverages. The company offers beer, ales, ciders, stouts, bitters, and lagers. The company markets alcoholic products under the brands of Budweiser, Corona, Stella Artois, and Beck’s, alongside Leffe, Bud Light, Skol, Brahma, Hoegaarden, Antarctica, Quilmes, Michelob Ultra, Harbin, Sedrin, Klinskoye, Sibirskaya Korona, Chernigivske, Hasseroder, and Jupiler. AB InBev serves pubs, clubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues. The company sells its products through off-licenses, cash and carry outlets, wholesalers, and supermarkets. The company operates breweries in Luton, Magor, and Samlesbury, the UK. AB InBev is headquartered in London, Greater London, the UK.

Molson Coors Brewing Company

Molson Coors Beverage Company (Molson Coors) formerly Molson Coors Brewing Company, manufactures, markets, and sells beer and other malt beverages through its subsidiaries. The company offers its products under a diverse portfolio of owned and partner brands, including Carling, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, and Staropramen, and also craft and specialty beers such as the Blue Moon Brewing Company brands, the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company brands, Creemore Springs, Cobra and Doom Bar. It offers products through several breweries and has a presence in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the US.

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