German beer sales down at home and abroad DW 04/22/2025
Briefly

German beer exports have decreased by 6% over the past decade, according to figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Concurrently, domestic beer consumption has dropped by 15.1% since 2014. In 2024, exports reached 1.45 billion liters, with over half shipped to EU countries. Despite the decline in beer consumption, Germany has seen an increase in breweries, totaling 1,459. The article highlights the growing trend of non-alcoholic beer consumption as health concerns impact alcohol intake, reflecting broader societal shifts in drinking habits.
German beer exports have seen a 6% decline since a decade ago, as indicated by the Federal Statistical Office, alongside a 15.1% decrease in domestic consumption.
Exports of German beer make up 17.6% of total sales, indicating a shift toward international markets, while domestic demand has significantly waned since 2014.
Read at www.dw.com
[
|
]