Published on

05/09/2026 - 15:51 GMT+2

According to the latest data published by Eurostat (31 August 2026), EU member states produced 34.4 billion litres of beer in 2025. Five countries alone control more than 60% of total production.

This figure confirms that beer remains one of the most important agri-food industries on the continent, though with an interesting twist: overall production of traditional beer is edging down slightly, while alcohol-free beer continues to grow.

Ranking of the largest beer-producing countries (2025)