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EU Beer Production Hits 34.7 Billion Litres in 2024

8/4/2025

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In 2024, the EU celebrated a vibrant beer culture, producing 34.7 billion litres—a 0.6% rise in beverages over 0.5% alcohol. Germany topped the charts with 7.2 billion litres, while the Netherlands proudly exported 1.5 billion litres, and France sipped its way to being the largest importer at 0.8 billion litres, all in time for International Beer Day.

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In 2024, the EU celebrated a vibrant beer culture, producing 34.7 billion litres—a 0.6% rise in beverages over 0.5% alcohol. Germany topped the charts with 7.2 billion litres, while the Netherlands proudly exported 1.5 billion litres, and France sipped its way to being the largest importer at 0.8 billion litres, all in time for International Beer Day.