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Global Craft Beer Market to Surge at 9.10% CAGR During 2025-30 Due to Increasing Demand for Artisanal & Distinctive Flavors

Global Craft Beer Market Overview, Trends, Size and Forecast: 2025-2030

The Global Craft Beer Market size was valued at around USD106.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD179.43 billion by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 9.10% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30, cites MarkNtel Advisors in the recent research report. The market growth is driven by several growth factors, including the increasing global demand for unique, artisanal and distinctive flavors of beverages, including craft beer, specifically by the Gen Z population, the ongoing expansion and development of the production facilities for craft beer manufacturing globally, the rapid shift towards sustainable craft beer production, the rising focus on non-alcoholic and low alcohol by volume craft beer production, and many more.

One of the major growth factors is the rising inclination towards a sustainable approach for craft beer manufacturing, including the high adoption of sustainable packaging by manufacturers, such as biodegradable cans, recyclable materials, and many more. Also, the newest and modern methods for craft beer production involve water reuse and conservation, contributing to the market growth.

Additionally, the significant investments in the expansion of manufacturing facilities for craft beer production through various government efforts, including subsidies, tax exemptions, etc., from different countries worldwide, are contributing to the potential market growth. Moreover, the rising population, which is highly health-conscious, has increased the demand for non-alcoholic and low alcohol by volume craft beer without compromising the taste of the beer. However, the high production cost and fragmented logistical chains for the global supply of craft beer are leading to manufacturing delays, thus hampering the market growth, further states the research report, “Global Craft Beer Market Analysis, 2025.”

Global Craft Beer Market Segmentation Insights:

Ale Craft Beer Holds the Largest Market Share

Based on the type, the market is further bifurcated into Ale, Lager, Pilsner, and Others. Ale is leading the market and holding more than 40% of the market share. The dominance is due to the simplicity of the ale fermentation process, with minimal raw material requirements. Consequently, ale production is a cost-effective option among all the craft beers. Also, the ale production time is shorter, just 2-3 weeks of fermentation, than that of other craft beers, like lager, which needs almost one month to be fermented.

Additionally, different regions worldwide are producing millions of tons of craft beer in ale form, which is showing the leadership of ale craft beer in the global industry. Moreover, the ale-craft beer offers different and unique flavors like pale ale, stout, IPA, etc., which are highly consumed by individuals globally. Many large breweries, such as Brew Dog, are there, producing ale beer on a commercial scale due to its rising popularity all over the world.

North America Leads the Global Craft Beer Industry

North America holds the largest market share of around 45%. This region is dominating due to the high investments through public and private partnerships in the craft beer manufacturing facilities in North American countries, which is contributing to the regional growth in this market. Also, the early adoption of craft beer by North American countries, such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, etc., is augmenting the size & volume of the regional market. For example, craft beer has gained popularity in the US since the early 1980s, with major companies such as Boston Beer Company, Sierra Nevada, and many more. Additionally, the highest number of craft beer breweries is in the United States, contributing to the regional dominance . Moreover, the different national governments of various North American countries are substantially supporting the brewery industry by drafting various policies, such as the 50 percent excise duty tax exemption programs by the Canadian government on the first 15000 hL of beer for two years from 2024.

Top Companies in the Global Craft Beer Market

With strategic initiatives, such as mergers, collaborations, and acquisitions, the leading Craft Beer companies, including Heineken N.V., Anheuser-Busch InBev, Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd., The Boston Craft Beer Company, Inc., Beijing Yanjing Brewery, Carlsberg A/S, Kirin Holdings Company, Ltd., Molson Coors, Breckenridge Brewery, Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd., China Resources Snow Breweries, Diageo plc, Castel Group, Constellation Brands, Inc., and Suntory Holdings Limited are looking forward to increasing their market size & share.

Key Questions Answered in the Research Report