Russia Overtakes Germany as Europe's Biggest Beer Brewer
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German beer consumption falls to a record low. Only Paulaner is growing and still only number two. At the same time, breweries are piling up.
Russia overtakes Germany as Europe's biggest beer brewer
Russia has overtaken Germany to become Europe's largest beer producer, brewing 9.01bn litres in 2025 against Germany's 7.92bn litres, according to the latest annual report from BarthHaas, the Nuremberg-based hop trader and brewing-industry analyst.
In 2025, global beer production will decline by 0.7 percent, or 1.4 billion liters, according to an analysis by BarthHaas. Experts point to deteriorating consumer sentiment and the challenging situation of the restaurant industry as factors contributing to the decline.
The world has less thirst for beer. In 2025, 1.4 billion litres of beer were brewed less than in the previous year.
The beer industry is under pressure worldwide: For the first time in years, production has declined noticeably in many important markets. While Germany's brewers are struggling with declining sales and further challenges, non-alcoholic alternatives are gaining in importance.
Fewer beer is brewed worldwide – also in Germany, where the brewer's output reaches a new low point. A hop dealer speaks of unprecedented losses.
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