Alcoholic beer market in Peru

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the alcoholic beer market in Peru showed stability, with volumes holding at approximately 1 454 million liters. This steadiness was influenced by strict regulations under Law N° 28681, governing alcohol sales and advertising near schools, and the selective consumption tax (ISC) that affected pricing and market accessibility, while the craft beer segment began to consolidate with new microbreweries offering premium products.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a sharp contraction, reducing market volume to 1 236 million liters as traditional sales channels declined, though home delivery services expanded significantly. Recovery in 2021 and 2022, with volume reaching 1 476 million liters, was driven by the easing of pandemic restrictions, sustained growth in beer delivery, and the continued rise of craft breweries introducing innovative varieties, even as higher costs for imported ingredients like malt and hops posed challenges.

In 2023, market volume eased to 1 446 million liters, reflecting pressure from increased excise taxes, inflation, and elevated input costs that constrained production. During this period, consumer preferences shifted toward flavored, low-calorie, and non-alcoholic beers, further diversifying the market, while breweries adopted stricter self-regulatory advertising codes to promote responsible consumption.

Production alcoholic beer in Peru

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Peru was among the world's leading producers of alcoholic beer from 2017 to 2020, ranking 29th globally by production volume.

Top producers of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

World map of production of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, alcoholic beer production in Peru declined. In 2020, Peru produced 1 220 million liters of alcoholic beer, marking a significant contraction of 16.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 15.1%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 5.3%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 454 million liters, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 0.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of reduction, alcoholic beer production in Peru increased in value. In 2020, the output of alcoholic beer was valued at 1 407 million US dollars, showing a moderate rise of 8.1% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 25.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 301 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 29.1%.

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

Exports alcoholic beer from Peru

Exports in kind, K l

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes varied 2.5 times from the low in 2017 to the high in 2019. In 2020, Peru exported 13 239 thousand liters of alcoholic beer, down by 47.4% compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 25 189 thousand liters, with the largest increase also occurring in 2019 at 96.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile dominated Peru's export partner structure in kind, accounting for 83.2% of total flows, while other markets had comparatively modest shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Peru exported 15 270 thousand US dollars worth of alcoholic beer, which is 32.3% less than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 11 925 thousand US dollars, and the maximum value was in 2019 at 22 552 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 89.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Chile dominated the country structure of exports in value terms, accounting for 82.4% of total flows, while other destinations were relatively small.

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

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

Imports alcoholic beer to Peru

Imports in kind, K l

Alcoholic beer imports to Peru increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 29 220 thousand liters, corresponding to a robust advance of 13.5% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 135.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 33.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of imports in kind was marked by the predominance of Mexico, which absorbed 72.5% of total flows, along with a large number of minor partners.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Alcoholic beer deliveries to Peru increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Peru imported 25 992 thousand US dollars worth of alcoholic beer, which is 9.2% higher compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 148.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 35.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Mexico, the United States, and Belgium remained the main markets for imports in value terms of alcoholic beer to Peru. Mexico accounted for 69.4% of imports, the United States for 6.1%, and Belgium for 5.7%, jointly taking 81.2% of total flows.

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

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