Alcoholic beer market in Colombia

Earlier Report Observations

The alcoholic beer market in Colombia experienced notable shifts in volume between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 2 305 million liters, it grew to 2 471 million liters in 2019, then contracted sharply to 2 152 million liters in 2020. A strong rebound followed in 2021, driving the market to 2 728 million liters, surpassing the pre-2020 level.

After the rapid recovery, the market entered a period of stabilization near the 2 800 million-liter mark. Volume increased slightly to 2 795 million liters in 2022, then saw a minor correction to 2 766 million liters in 2023. Overall, the market expanded by roughly 20% across the six-year period, with domestic production being the dominant supply source.

Production alcoholic beer in Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Colombia ranked 15th globally in alcoholic beer production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

World map of production of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

Colombia's alcoholic beer production volume declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 2 394 million liters, marking an 8.5% increase. However, by 2020, output fell to 2 126 million liters, an 11.2% drop from the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 2.9%, averaging a 1.0% annual decline.

Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in kind, 2017-2020, M l

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Colombia's alcoholic beer production value declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, production was valued at 1 330 million US dollars, a sharp 28.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 41.1%, with an average annual decline of 16.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports alcoholic beer from Colombia

Exports in kind, M l

Alcoholic beer exports from Colombia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2.6 million liters, showing little change from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 297.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 58.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador, Peru, and the United States remained the top buyers of Colombian alcoholic beer by volume. Ecuador accounted for 44.8% of exports, Peru for 19.4%, and the United States for 18.4%, together making up 82.6% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values showed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. In 2017, exports hit a low, while in 2019, they peaked at 2 006 thousand US dollars, a threefold difference. In 2020, exports were recorded at 1 615 thousand US dollars, a solid 19.5% loss from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 135.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador, the United States, and Peru were the main buyers of Colombian alcoholic beer by value. Ecuador represented 40.8% of exports, the United States 18.6%, and Peru 15.8%, collectively accounting for 75.2% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2017-2020

Imports alcoholic beer to Colombia

Imports in kind, M l

Colombia's alcoholic beer import volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports peaked at 100.3 million liters, with an 11.4% increase. By 2020, imports dropped to 29.0 million liters, an abrupt 63.6% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 67.8%, with an average annual decline of 31.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Germany were the primary sources of alcoholic beer imports to Colombia by volume, together accounting for 79.2% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Alcoholic beer import values to Colombia declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, imports reached a high of 99 529 thousand US dollars, with an 18.4% increase. In 2020, imports totaled 24 950 thousand US dollars, down by 65.9% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 70.3%, averaging a 33.3% annual decline.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Germany continued to lead as suppliers of alcoholic beer to Colombia by value. Mexico accounted for 54.4% of imports, the Netherlands for 18.3%, and Germany for 9.5%, jointly making up 82.1% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2017-2020