Alcoholic beer market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the alcoholic beer market in Oceania experienced modest growth, with total volume expanding from 2 370 million liters to 2 392 million liters. Domestic production remained relatively stable at around 2 070–2 095 million liters, while imports fluctuated between 334 and 373 million liters.

From 2021 onward, the market contracted significantly. Volume fell to 2 364 million liters in 2021 and then dropped sharply to 2 075 million liters in 2022, reaching 2 009 million liters in 2023. This decline was driven by a reduction in domestic production, which plummeted to 1 787 million liters in 2022 before a partial recovery to 1 851 million liters in 2023. Imports and exports also trended downward over this period.

In 2024, import and export volumes continued to decrease, with imports at 185 million liters and exports at 10 million liters. During this year, global industry trends highlighted shifting consumer preferences toward non-alcoholic and craft beer, increased e-commerce penetration, and a focus on premiumization and health-oriented products, which are reshaping beer markets worldwide.

Production alcoholic beer in Oceania

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Top producers of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

World map of production of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

Oceania's alcoholic beer production rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2019, production hit its lowest point at 2 060 million liters. The following year, in 2020, output rose to 2 095 million liters, marking a modest year-over-year increase of 1.7%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a decline of 0.8%.

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

Exports alcoholic beer from Oceania

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Oceania's alcoholic beer exports experienced a sharp downturn in 2020, falling to 39.5 million liters—a 27.2% decrease compared to 2019. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 33.0 million liters, which saw the largest annual decline of 41.8%. Exports then surged in 2019 by 64.8%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 30.2%, averaging an annual decline of 11.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, the United States, and the United Kingdom were key buyers of alcoholic beer from Oceania, accounting for 5.2%, 4.3%, and 1.2% of exports in volume, respectively. However, their combined share was just 10.8% of total exports, with the remaining 89.2% spread across numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Oceania's alcoholic beer exports in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 38.4 million US dollars, a sharp 33.4% drop from 2019. The peak was in 2018 at 63.5 million US dollars, which also saw a modest increase of 2.2%. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 38.1%, with an average annual decline of 14.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Oceania's alcoholic beer exports in value were widely distributed among partner countries. China, the United States, and the United Kingdom contributed 4.6%, 3.7%, and 1.3% of export value, respectively, but together they made up only 9.6% of total exports.

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

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

Imports alcoholic beer to Oceania

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Oceania's alcoholic beer imports showed volatility from 2017 to 2020. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019 at 373.0 million liters, representing a 4.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports declined to 335.8 million liters, a 10.0% decrease from 2019. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 283.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, Mexico, Germany, and Italy were the main suppliers of alcoholic beer to Oceania in volume terms. Mexico accounted for 39.5% of imports, Germany for 8.8%, and Italy for 7.5%, together making up 55.7% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Oceania's alcoholic beer imports in value terms fell in 2020 to 356.9 million US dollars, a 19.1% decrease from 2019. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 440.9 million US dollars. In 2018, imports saw a 4.2% increase. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 12.2%, with an average annual decline of 4.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Italy were the leading sources of alcoholic beer imports to Oceania in value terms. Mexico represented 41.4% of import value, the Netherlands 7.9%, and Italy 6.3%, collectively accounting for 55.6% of total imports.

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

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