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Beer in the EU: decline in 2025, Portugal at 2%

Observador31 August 2026 at 16:49

Beer production in the European Union fell 0.7% in 2025, totaling 34.4 billion liters. This decrease marks a decline in the European brewing sector during the year under analysis.

The main producing countries in the EU are Germany, Spain and Poland, which continue to lead beer production in the European bloc. These three countries represent a significant share of total production.

Portugal contributed 819 million liters to total beer production in the European Union, which represents approximately 2% of the EU total. This data positions Portugal as a modest producer in the European context.

The European brewing sector thus faces a moment of retraction, with the 0.7% decline reflecting possible challenges faced by the industry on the continent during 2025.

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