+20 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 22030001 were up 20% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€271.5 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat1.36 EUR billion
EU exports of CN 22030001 to countries outside the EU were worth €1.36 billion in 2025.
Eurostat1.84 EUR billion
Trade between EU member states in CN 22030001 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €1.84 billion in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +20% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted +32% since 2020.
What this market covers
Malt-based fermented drink sold in bottles, cans and kegs, including lager, ale and low alcohol styles. Retailers, bars and restaurants buy it.
Typical segments
- Lager
- Ale and stout
- Craft beer
- Low and no alcohol beer
Who buys
- Retailers
- Bars and restaurants
- Distributors
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 146.8 EUR million |
| Mexico | 114.2 EUR million |
| China | 17.7 EUR million |
| Ukraine | 7.6 EUR million |
| Thailand | 5.2 EUR million |
| Serbia | 5.0 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €324.7 million of products under CN code 22030001 (Beer made from malt, in bottles holding <= 10 l) from outside the EU in 2025. | 324.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 22030001 were up 20% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€271.5 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +20 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 22030001 to countries outside the EU were worth €1.36 billion in 2025. | 1.36 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 22030001 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €1.84 billion in 2025. | 1.84 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| United Kingdom was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 22030001 to the EU in 2025, with €146.8 million, or 45% of extra-EU imports. | 146.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 22030001 to the United States were €444.1 million in 2025. | 444.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 22030001 was €1.13 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 1.13 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Netherlands was the largest EU exporter of CN 22030001 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €593.4 million. | 593.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 9,000 enterprises in NACE class C1105 (Manufacture of beer) in 2023. | 9,000 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C1105 had net turnover of €52.12 billion in 2023. | 52.12 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C1105 employed 130,000 people across the EU in 2022. | 130,000 persons employed | 2022 | Eurostat |
| The US had 5,870 private establishments in NAICS 312120 (Breweries) in 2025. | 5,870 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 312120 employed an average of 104,779 people in US private industry in 2025. | 104,779 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 312120 changed by +32% between 2020 (79,457 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +32 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 312120 was $50,902 in 2025. | 50,902 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
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History, the current year and a five-year view with base, low and high cases.
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Company profiles
The main players, how they compete and where they are investing.
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What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
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Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU beer market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €324.7 million of goods under CN 22030001 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €1.36 billion.
Where does the EU import beer from?
United Kingdom was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were Mexico, China, Ukraine.
What is the average import price of beer in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €1.13 per kilogram for CN 22030001 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most beer?
Netherlands led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, Belgium.
How many US companies are in the beer industry?
BLS counts 5,870 private establishments in NAICS 312120 (Breweries), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the beer industry?
Eurostat counts 9,000 enterprises in NACE class C1105 (Manufacture of beer).
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22030001, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 324725505
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22030001, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 271534744; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 324725505
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22030001, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1362577374
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22030001, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1836720355
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22030001, partner GB, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 146787928
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22030001, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 444061454
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 22030001, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 324725505, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 2871297
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter NL, product 22030001, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 593403959
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1105, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 9000
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1105, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 52117
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1105, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2022, 130000
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 312120, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 312120, annual_avg_estabs 5870
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 312120, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 312120, annual_avg_emplvl 104779
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 312120, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 79457; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 104779
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 312120, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 312120, avg_annual_pay 50902
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