Beer production falls in European Union – data

Beer production in the European Union dipped by 5% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to new figures released by Eurostat, to 32.5bn litres.The increasing popularity of no- & low-alcohol beers was evident, however, with the production of brews containing 0.5% ABV or less rising 13.5% to 1.8bn litres, taking total EU production of all beer styles to 34.3bn litres for the year.  Germany maintained the top spot as the EU's largest beer producer, brewing 7.2bn litres and accounting for 23% of total EU production, followed by Spain (4bn litres and 12% share) and Pola