Market Overview

The Europe craft beer market size reached USD 42.7 Billion in 2025. The market is expected to reach USD 73.2 Billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.18% during the forecast period of 2026-2034. The growth is driven by rising consumer demand for diverse and flavorful beer experiences, emerging beer tourism, and a growing trend towards local and regional products. Support for small, independent businesses also contributes significantly..

Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2025
• Historical Years: 2020-2025
• Forecast Period: 2026-2034

Europe Craft Beer Market Key Takeaways

• Current Market Size: USD 42.7 Billion in 2025
• CAGR: 6.18% (2026-2034)
• Forecast Period: 2026-2034
• Significant growth in active microbreweries across France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy.
• Over 10,000 breweries in Europe creating more than 2 million jobs.
• Increasing consumer preference for low alcohol content craft beers driven by health consciousness.
• Expanding beer tourism with breweries offering tours, tastings, and on-site experiences.
• Growing focus on sustainability with initiatives like recyclable packaging and energy-efficient brewing.

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Market Growth Factors

The Europe craft beer market is growing rapidly along with this trend, the trend to produce and consume different styles of flavorful beer. There are many varieties of craft beer styles produced by craft breweries throughout Europe, including India pale ales (IPAs), stouts, wheat beers, sours and many other experimental and new styles of beer. These styles are produced for those looking for something other than the major mass-produced beers. They are among the styles that most helped drive the craft beer movement, which has also been characterized by the increase in microbreweries as well as macrobreweries producing niche flavors.

Secondly, the nascent beer tourism sector is driving the market. The increasing number of craft breweries in Europe opening their doors to tours and tastings has resulted in increased numbers for breweries. Beer drinkers travel great distances to sample products from various breweries, creating an industry known as beer tourism. Breweries are avid proponents of consumer visits and work with local restaurants and tourist attractions to promote beer tourism in their home towns.

Finally, craft brewing in Europe has begun to adapt to sustainability initiatives like utilizing more energy efficient brewing techniques, upcycling and recycling used byproducts, sourcing local ingredients to decreases transportation emissions, and adapting recyclable and/or biodegradable packaging. Among the other sustainable initiatives in brewery packaging in the area, DW Reusables in Amsterdam is working on a 100% post-consumer plastic waste packaging and Fuerst Wiacek in Berlin is already applying post-consumer recycled spent grain board to pack its products and partially using solar energy to produce beer.

Market Segmentation

• Product Type Insights: The market includes ales, lagers, and others, reflecting varied consumer taste preferences and brewing styles.
• Age Group Insights: Consumption is segmented into three groups - 21-35 years old, 40-54 years old, and 55 years and above, indicating a broad demographic appeal.
• Distribution Channel Insights: The market is distributed through on-trade and off-trade channels, catering to different consumer purchasing behaviors.
• Country Insights: Major regional markets include Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and others, highlighting extensive geographic coverage across Europe.

Regional Insights

Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain are identified as major contributors to the Europe craft beer market. The European continent hosts over 10,000 breweries, generating employment for more than 2 million individuals. Emerging economies such as Romania, Croatia, and Serbia are experiencing noticeable growth due to rising disposable incomes and increased consumption of low-alcohol craft brews. This regional diversity and economic dynamics underpin the strong market growth.

Recent Developments & News

• In April 2024, DW Reusables announced plans to launch packaging produced from 100% post-consumer plastic waste.
• Berlin-based craft brewery Fuerst Wiacek recycles spent grain by donating it for livestock feed, utilizes solar power partially, and uses distinctive tin packaging with higher recyclability compared to glass in Germany.

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

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