Non-alcoholic beer market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish non-alcoholic beer market expanded from 188.4 million liters in 2018 to 210.5 million liters in 2019, supported by tourism and the beverage's established popularity across demographics. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to closures in bars and restaurants, reducing out-of-home consumption and causing a market contraction to 174.3 million liters. The following year, the market rebounded sharply by 35% to 235.8 million liters as the health and wellness trend accelerated, with consumers increasingly opting for non-alcoholic beer at home.

Market volume stabilized around 236.4 million liters in 2022 amid a global shift toward healthier choices, which spurred product innovation such as vitamin-fortified beers. After a temporary decline to 213.7 million liters in 2023, the market recovered to 243.4 million liters in 2024, driven by evolving leisure habits like 'tardeo,' continued growth in at-home consumption, and major breweries launching new non-alcoholic lines to meet demand for functional and healthier options.

Throughout the period, Spain solidified its position as Europe's leading consumer of non-alcoholic beer, accounting for roughly a quarter of the continent's total consumption. Improved taste perceptions and greater variety in hospitality venues contributed to a broader transformation toward more conscious drinking patterns.

Production non-alcoholic beer in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Spain's non-alcoholic beer production was valued at 306.6 million US dollars, showing a moderate decline of 4.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 5.1%, with an average annual decline of 1.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 1.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

In 2020, Spain produced 212.1 million liters of non-alcoholic beer, down by 8.5% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14%, with an average annual decrease of 4.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 12.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 7.5%.

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

Exports non-alcoholic beer from Spain

Exports in kind, K l

After two years of decline, Spain's non-alcoholic beer exports rebounded in 2020, totaling 52 142 thousand liters, a 45.9% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 12.3%, with an average annual decline of 4.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 35 735 thousand liters, following the largest decline of 34.7% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Ireland, and the United Kingdom consistently dominated Spain's non-alcoholic beer exports in volume, together accounting for 85.3% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's non-alcoholic beer exports reached 22 498 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 25.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 16.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 17 893 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 14.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Ireland were the top destinations for Spain's non-alcoholic beer exports in value terms, with shares of 35.7%, 16.7%, and 15.5% respectively, collectively representing 67.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports non-alcoholic beer to Spain

Imports in kind, K l

After two years of growth, Spain's non-alcoholic beer imports declined in 2020, totaling 14 304 thousand liters, down by 1.4% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 33.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 14 506 thousand liters, which also saw the largest increase of 24.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Portugal were the key partners for Spain's non-alcoholic beer imports in volume, with shares of 21.2%, 19.4%, and 17.6% respectively, jointly accounting for 58.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of increase, Spain's non-alcoholic beer imports fell in 2020, amounting to approximately 11 331 thousand US dollars, a modest drop of 6.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 31.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 12 071 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 25.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Denmark, and Germany led Spain's non-alcoholic beer imports in value terms, with shares of 19.7%, 17.9%, and 17.4% respectively, together taking 54.9% of total flows.

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

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