Beer and brewing products market in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the U.S. beer market was marked by the continued rise of craft breweries, which focused on flavor innovation and diversity to attract consumers. However, total production volume fell from 122.8 thousand tons to 103.2 thousand tons. This decline was accelerated in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the temporary closure of bars and restaurants, shifting consumption to the home and disrupting on-trade sales channels.

After 2020, production volume continued to decrease, reaching 82.8 thousand tons in 2022. Consumer preferences shifted toward beers with bold flavor profiles, lower sugar and calorie content, and non-alcoholic options. These trends, alongside active merger and acquisition activity that saw large brewers acquiring craft brands, contributed to a structural change in the industry. In value terms, the market showed more resilience, peaking at 33 485 million US dollars in 2021, indicating a move toward premiumization.

Throughout the period, regulatory focus on labeling and sustainability persisted, though no major legislative changes were reported. The overall beer market volume contracted by roughly one-third from 2018 to 2022, reflecting a long-term shift in consumer behavior compounded by the pandemic's effects.

Production beer and brewing products in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

In kind, 2017-2020, M t

Beer and brewing products production in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 103.2 million tonnes, marking a 7.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 24.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, M t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of beer and brewing products production in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 27 124 million US dollars, representing a modest year-over-year decline of 9.1%. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 8.6%, with an annualized decline rate of 3.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 30 834 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports beer and brewing products from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, the volume of beer and brewing products exports from the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, amounted to 11 362 thousand tonnes, remaining stable compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 3.2%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 1.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 353 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 12 522 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.3%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

The market base for exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diverse, with Mexico accounting for 18.3% of exports, South Korea for 10.2%, and Vietnam for 8.6%. Together, these three countries represented just 37.1% of total flows, while the remaining 62.9% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of beer and brewing products exports from the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 985 million US dollars, representing a 2.0% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 16.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 3 143 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 23.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, South Korea, and Canada played notable but not dominant roles as buyers of beer and brewing products from the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Mexico accounted for 17.2% of exports in value terms, South Korea for 9.5%, and Canada for 7.4%. Their combined share reached only 34.1% of total exports in value terms.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020

Imports beer and brewing products to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, the volume of beer and brewing products imports to the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, reached 4 592 thousand tonnes, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 5.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Mexico, the Netherlands, and Canada—together accounted for 86.2% of total imports in kind of beer and brewing products to the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of imported beer and brewing products to the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 6 115 million US dollars, indicating a small advance of 2.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 13.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico and the Netherlands remained the key destinations for imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 81.1% of total flows, while other partners were much less significant individually.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020