E-Malt.com News article: Spain: Beer consumption drops by 4.4% in 2025

Beer consumption in Spain experienced a 4.4% drop in 2025, settling at 50.5 litres per person, attributed to spending restraint and shifts in leisure habits, La Voz Canaria reported on July 2.

Beer consumption in Spain fell by 4.4% in 2025, reaching 50.5 litres per person per year.

According to the association Cerveceros de Espaņa, the decline is attributed to spending restraint due to inflation and a change in leisure habits affecting alcoholic beverages in general.

In contrast, sales of alcohol-free beers saw a 4.6% increase during the past year. Furthermore, a production record was registered, consolidating Spain as the second-largest beer producer in Europe.

The most significant decrease in consumption was observed in bars and restaurants, with a 2.4% volume decline, while distribution saw a 0.4% growth. In value terms, beer accounts for 1.3% of the gross domestic product (GDP) and generates 540,000 jobs.

The report highlights that over 90% of the raw materials used in beer production are of national origin, underscoring the sector's commitment to Spanish agriculture.

In the hospitality channel, beer represents 44% of total beverages consumed and 25% of revenue. 82.4% of beer sold in this channel is served in reusable containers, which remain the preferred option.

Sales of alcohol-free beer grew by 4.6%, reaching 3.3 million hectoliters and accounting for 14% of total consumption. The vast majority of establishments now offer 0.0% beer.

Spain remains the second-largest beer producer in the European Union, with a record 41.52 million hectolitres in 2025, a 0.5% increase from the previous year. Globally, it ranks eighth, with an 8% growth in exports.

Beer imports decreased by 4%, with Belgium being the main supplier, followed by Portugal and France.


02 July, 2026