Alcoholic beer market in Mongolia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Mongolian alcoholic beer market remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations. In 2018–2019, new regulatory requirements for alcohol labeling created additional barriers for imports, limiting overall market volume even as production capacity expanded and new players entered. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted supply chains and shifted consumption patterns, contributing to a modest market growth as drinking moved to home settings.

The years 2021–2022 marked a period of sharp market expansion. In 2021, improved supply chain stability after the pandemic allowed imports to surge, while the launch of new products and segments stimulated consumer demand. In 2022, regulatory updates and activity by major companies continued to influence the market, supporting further import growth and overall market volume, although domestic production declined somewhat.

In 2023, the market volume contracted to 117.6 million liters, a 6.3% decrease from the previous year, accompanied by reductions in both production and imports.

Production alcoholic beer in Mongolia

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

World map of production of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

Mongolia's alcoholic beer production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 92 802 thousand liters of alcoholic beer, representing a modest increase of 0.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mongolia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of decline, alcoholic beer production in Mongolia rebounded in 2020. The output was valued at 96.3 million US dollars, up by 0.8% from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 18.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 95.6 million US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with an 18.1% decline.

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

Exports alcoholic beer from Mongolia

Exports in kind, K l

The export market for alcoholic beer from Mongolia showed significant volatility during these years. In 2019, exports peaked at 512 thousand liters, but then fell sharply to 153 thousand liters in 2020, marking a 70.1% decline from the previous year. This resulted in a 3.3-fold difference between the peak and trough. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 41.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mongolia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the primary destination for Mongolian alcoholic beer exports, accounting for 89.2% of total exports in volume. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Alcoholic beer export values from Mongolia experienced notable fluctuations. In 2019, they reached a high of 532 thousand US dollars, but dropped to 159 thousand US dollars in 2020, reflecting a steep 70.2% decrease. This represents a 3.4-fold shift between the two years. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 38.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China was the main market for Mongolian alcoholic beer exports in value terms, absorbing 92.2% of the total.

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

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

Imports alcoholic beer to Mongolia

Imports in kind, K l

In 2020, Mongolia's alcoholic beer imports reached 6 126 thousand liters, showing a solid increase of 15.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 304 thousand liters, while the highest was in 2018 at 7 356 thousand liters. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 27.9% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mongolia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and South Korea consistently dominated Mongolia's alcoholic beer imports, together accounting for 82.2% of total imports in volume. This indicates a highly concentrated market with a long tail of smaller suppliers.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Mongolia's alcoholic beer imports amounted to 5 450 thousand US dollars, rising by 21.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 44.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 13.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 6.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 25.9% rise.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Russia, South Korea, and China were the key sources for Mongolia's alcoholic beer imports in value terms. Russia accounted for 48.4%, South Korea for 25.0%, and China for 14.1%, together making up 87.5% of total import flows.

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

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