The largest brewers report fast growth: AB InBev's no-alcohol beer revenue rose 34% in 2025 and 35% in the third quarter of 2026.
Why this market is moving now
- No-alcohol beer grew 8% in volume in 2025 while total beer shrank 2%, so it is one of the few growing parts of the category.
- Its share of global beer volume is forecast to double from 2% in 2025 to 4% by 2033.
- Buyers are trading up: 29% of no-alcohol beer volume in the 21 leading markets sold at premium-plus prices in 2025.
- The largest brewer reported 35% growth in no-alcohol beer revenue in the third quarter of 2026.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| No-alcohol beer held about 2% of global beer volume in 2025 and is forecast to reach 4% by 2033. | 2 % of global beer volume | 2025 | |
| Global no-alcohol beer volume grew 8% in 2025, while global beer volume fell 2%. | 8 % volume growth | 2025 | |
| Across 160 tracked markets, global beer volume declined 2% in 2025. | 2 % volume decline | 2025 | |
| In 22 markets that make up about 75% of global drinks volume, no-alcohol beer value grew 12% in 2025. | 12 % value growth | 2025 | |
| In the 21 leading beer markets, 29% of no-alcohol beer volume sold in premium-plus price bands in 2025, up from 20% in 2019. | 29 % of no-alcohol beer volume | 2025 | |
| AB InBev's no-alcohol beer portfolio grew revenue 34% in 2025, led by Corona Cero. | 34 % revenue growth | 2025 | |
| AB InBev's no-alcohol beer revenue rose 35% in the third quarter of 2026. | 35 % revenue growth | 2026 | |
| Heineken 0.0, which Heineken calls the top non-alcoholic beer brand worldwide, grew volume by a low single digit in 2025, with double-digit growth in 20 markets. | 20 markets with double-digit growth | 2025 | |
| Heineken placed draught Heineken 0.0 in more than 10,000 outlets across key European markets in 2025. | 10000 outlets | 2025 | |
| Carlsberg's alcohol-free brews grew 4% in organic volume in 2025. | 4 % organic volume growth | 2025 |
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Companies to watch
AB InBev
No-alcohol beer revenue grew 34% in 2025, led by Corona Cero.
Heineken
Owns Heineken 0.0, which it calls the top non-alcoholic beer brand worldwide; the brand had double-digit growth in 20 markets in 2025.
Carlsberg Group
Its alcohol-free brews grew 4% in organic volume in 2025.
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The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the global market - 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 06Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 07Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 08Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global non-alcoholic beer market?
No-alcohol beer made up about 2% of global beer volume in 2025. It was the second-largest beer subcategory by volume.
Is non-alcoholic beer growing worldwide?
Yes. Global no-alcohol beer volume grew 8% in 2025 while total beer volume fell 2%. In 22 markets covering about 75% of global volume, its value grew 12%.
What share of the beer market will non-alcoholic beer have?
Its share of global beer volume is forecast to double from 2% in 2025 to 4% by 2033.
Who are the largest non-alcoholic beer makers?
AB InBev grew no-alcohol beer revenue 34% in 2025. Heineken calls Heineken 0.0 the top non-alcoholic beer brand worldwide. Carlsberg's alcohol-free brews grew 4% in volume in 2025.
Is non-alcoholic beer a premium product?
In the 21 leading beer markets, 29% of no-alcohol beer volume sold in premium-plus price bands in 2025, up from 20% in 2019.
How fast are brewers growing non-alcoholic beer in 2026?
AB InBev reported a 35% rise in no-alcohol beer revenue in the third quarter of 2026.
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