Alcoholic beer market in Papua New Guinea

Earlier Report Observations

The alcoholic beer market in Papua New Guinea showed significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After remaining stable at around 81 million liters in 2018 and 2019, supported by economic growth and urbanization, volume dropped to 78.7 million liters in 2020 due to alcohol sales bans during the COVID-19 pandemic. A sharp further decline to 63.7 million liters followed in 2021.

Market recovery began in 2022, with volume rising to 68.4 million liters, driven by the entry of new players like Vitis Industries and continued investment by the dominant brewer SP Brewery in diversifying its portfolio to include non-alcoholic beer. Growth continued in 2023, reaching 72.4 million liters, as SP Brewery anticipated future demand from natural resource projects. Consumer preferences throughout the period shifted toward craft, premium, and low-alcohol beer varieties, while public discussions on stricter alcohol regulation persisted.

Production alcoholic beer in Papua New Guinea

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

World map of production of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

In 2020, Papua New Guinea produced 78,000 kiloliters of alcoholic beer, representing a 2.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Production peaked in 2018 at 80,000 kiloliters, which marked the largest annual increase of 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Exports alcoholic beer from Papua New Guinea

Exports in kind, K l

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2019, with a dramatic 964-fold difference between these years. In 2019, Papua New Guinea exported 4 kiloliters of alcoholic beer, reflecting a massive 96,300% surge from the previous year. The minimum value was 0.0 kiloliters in 2018, which saw the largest decline of 98.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong were the primary destinations for Papua New Guinea's alcoholic beer exports in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 67.5% of total exports, with Australia leading at 39.6%, followed by Singapore at 15.6%, and Hong Kong at 12.3%.

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

World map of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018, while the highest was in 2019, showing a 180-fold gap. In 2019, Papua New Guinea exported $10,000 worth of alcoholic beer, representing a sharp increase of 17,950% compared to 2018. The minimum value was $100 in 2018, which experienced the largest decline of 93.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong—collectively absorbed 68.5% of Papua New Guinea's total alcoholic beer exports in value terms.

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

World map of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020

Imports alcoholic beer to Papua New Guinea

Imports in kind, K l

Papua New Guinea's volume of alcoholic beer imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 653 kiloliters, marking a sharp 41.5% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 94.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 61.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of alcoholic beer to Papua New Guinea were heavily concentrated on Malaysia, which accounted for 72.8% of total volume. Other countries together made up the remaining share.

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

World map of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Alcoholic beer deliveries to Papua New Guinea declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported $[value_last_year] worth of alcoholic beer, showing a 40.4% drop over the past year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 93.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -60.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical pattern of imports in value terms was characterized by a strong dominance of Malaysia, whose share reached 74.6% of total flows, while other partners held relatively minor shares.

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

World map of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020