Resilient first half makes way for “mounting pressure” on Heineken in 2022 – results data

Six-month sales climb 24.3% to EUR13.48bn (US$13.83bn)Versus H1 2019, top line increases 14.4%Q2 +23.9% at EUR7.73bnPremiumisation appetite absorbs price rises, but "uncertain" outlook noted A near-quarter jump in sales from the first six months of this year is expected to precede a tougher closing half of 2022 for Heineken. The group saw its top line to the end of June come in 24.3% up on the corresponding period last year. Following a first quarter when sales grew similarly - +24.9% - Heineken noted the continued improvement in the sales environment in both Asia-Pacific and Europe as