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Beer & Malt Production in the Netherlands Industry Data and Analysis
The beer and malt production landscape in Europe is fuelled by the continent's storied cultural affinity for the brew and the evolving tastes of its consumers. However, there's a drop occurring, with most EU countries drinking less in 2023 than a decade earlier, according to the OECD's Health at a Glance 2025 report. Belgium and Lithuania recorded the steepest falls, cutting consumption by at least 2.5 litres of pure alcohol per person. This decline echoes a growing societal awareness of the risks of alcohol excess and a discernible trend towards more responsible consumption practices.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released October 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands operates under the industry code NL-C1103. Participants in this industry produce malt liquors, including lager, ale, porter and stout, by fermenting malted grains. The industry also includes the processing of grains into malt. Related terms covered in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands include microbrewery, pasteurisation and malt.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands include Malt , Lager and Ale.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands include Heineken NV, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV and Asahi CE & Europe Services SRO.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands in 2026?
The market size of the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands is €6.7bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands in 2026?
There are 1,248 businesses in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands, which has grown at a CAGR of 11.2 % between 2021 and 2026.
Has the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands has been declining at a CAGR of 71.3 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands?
The biggest companies operating in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands are Heineken NV, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV and Asahi CE & Europe Services SRO
What does the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands include?
Malt and Lagers are part of the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands?
The company holding the most market share in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands is Heineken NV.
How competitive is the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands?
The level of competition is moderate and decreasing in the Beer & Malt Production industry in Netherlands.
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