Beer and brewing products market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian beer market showed variable volume dynamics between 2018 and 2024. Consumption grew to 842 thousand tons in 2019, then fell sharply to 747 thousand tons in 2020. A recovery followed, bringing the market to 840 thousand tons by 2023, before another contraction to 793 thousand tons in 2024.

Market value exhibited a similar trajectory but with a notable divergence in 2023, when it reached 1 026 million US dollars despite volume stabilizing near 840 thousand tons. This suggests changes in average prices or a shift towards higher-value products within the market.

Production beer and brewing products in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's production of beer and brewing products declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 911 million US dollars, marking a substantial year-over-year decrease of 12.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 11.8%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 4.1%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 1 055 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 2.1% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Austria produced 909 thousand tonnes of beer and brewing products, representing a significant decline of 11.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 16.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.0%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports beer and brewing products from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, the volume of beer and brewing products exported from Austria declined. In 2020, export volume stood at 285.8 thousand tonnes, showing a robust decrease of 21.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 13.8%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 4.8%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 361.6 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Slovenia consistently served as the main destinations for Austria's beer and brewing product exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 26.4% of exports, Italy for 23.9%, and Slovenia for 9.2%. Together, these three countries represented 59.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Austria's cross-border shipments of beer and brewing products declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 108.8 million US dollars, which is 19.6% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 19.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.8%. The highest export value was achieved in 2018 at 147.8 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 9.9% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Slovenia remained the principal buyers of Austrian beer and brewing products in value terms. Italy accounted for 27.5% of exports, Germany for 19.0%, and Slovenia for 10.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented 57.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports beer and brewing products to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, the volume of beer and brewing products imported into Austria declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 123.9 thousand tonnes, reflecting a sharp decrease of 29.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 175.5 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 28.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Czechia formed the key group of partners for Austria's beer and brewing product imports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 32.6% of imports, Hungary for 23.3%, and Czechia for 17.2%. Together, these three countries represented 73.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of gains, Austria's imports of beer and brewing products declined. In 2020, imports reached 73.8 million US dollars, marking an abrupt fall of 29.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 13.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.6%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 105.1 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 21.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Mexico, and Czechia were the largest suppliers of beer and brewing products to Austria in value terms. Germany accounted for 50.2% of imports, Mexico for 13.8%, and Czechia for 9.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 73.4% of total import value.

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

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