Beer Market in China

The China beer sales are expected to see sustained momentum, with the market forecast to grow from USD 134.3 billion in 2025 to USD 114.1 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%.

Updated in 2025, this report delivers a full view of the beer sector in China from 2020 to 2030, offering essential data for informed planning and market assessment.

What’s Inside the Report

Annual market size figures expressed in (Liters/CNY/USD), spanning 2020 to 2030. The dataset includes both historical actuals and forecasts, along with CAGR calculations for historical and projected periods.

Market Segmentation

The following outlines the segmentation of the China beer market:
Product type – e.g., dark beer, lager (mixed lager, standard lager), non/low alcohol beer (low alcohol beer, non alcoholic beer), stout
Category – e.g., craft, non-craft
Packaging type – e.g., metal cans & bottles, glass bottles, others
Distribution channel – e.g., bars and HoReCa, convenience stores, e-commerce, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, others

Macroeconomic & Demographic Indicators

Supporting context includes:
Total population
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Per capita consumption
Consumer spending as a percentage of GDP

These variables enhance understanding of consumption potential and macroeconomic trends affecting the market.

Competitive Landscape: Market Share Analysis

The study outlines the distribution of market share among key players in the beer industry in China, offering visibility into brand dominance and market leadership. Major participants include:
AB InBev
Beijing Yanjing Beer Group Corporation
Blue Ribbon Intermediate Holdings, LLC
Carlsberg A/S
China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Zhujiang Brewery Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Qiandaohu Beer Co., Ltd.
Heineken N.V.
Henan Jinxing Beer Group Co., Ltd.
Jebsen & Co. Ltd.
Suntory Holdings Limited
Tsingtao Brewery Co., Ltd.

This section helps stakeholders evaluate market concentration, identify partnership opportunities, and track shifts in leadership.

Why Choose This Report?

Designed as a data-rich strategic snapshot, the report delivers timely and reliable intelligence to support decisions across market entry, investment evaluation, supply chain planning, and competitive benchmarking. Whether you’re an investor, manufacturer, distributor, or consultant, this report delivers actionable value.

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Deliverables Include

Professionally structured PDF report
Full EXCEL databook with year-by-year figures and multi-dimensional segmentation from 2020 to 2030

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
China Beer Market – Product Type Analysis
China Beer Market – Category Analysis
China Beer Market – Packaging Type Analysis
China Beer Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
AB InBev
Beijing Yanjing Beer Group Corporation
Blue Ribbon Intermediate Holdings, LLC
Carlsberg A/S
China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Zhujiang Brewery Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Qiandaohu Beer Co., Ltd.
Heineken N.V.
Henan Jinxing Beer Group Co., Ltd.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table China Beer Market 2020-2030
Chart China Beer Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart China Beer Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table China Beer Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart China Beer Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Beer Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table China Beer Market by Category, 2020-2030
Chart China Beer Market by Category, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Beer Market by Category, 2020-2030
Table China Beer Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart China Beer Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Beer Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table China Beer Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart China Beer Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Beer Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table China Beer Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart China Beer Market, by Companies, 2024
Table China Beer Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart China Beer Market, by Brands, 2024
Table China – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table China – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table China – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table China Beer Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table China Beer Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)