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The Peruvian beer industry generates 20,000 jobs and represents almost 1% of the national GDP

Published Feb 5, 2025

Tridge summary

The Peruvian brewing industry was celebrated at the 'Land of Brewers' event for its significant contribution to the economy and job market, creating over 20,000 jobs and generating an additional $2.2 for every dollar invested. With nearly 100 breweries producing approximately 14 million hectoliters of beer annually, the industry contributes almost 1% to the national GDP and provides over S/4 billion in taxes each year. Despite Peruvians consuming less beer per capita than neighboring countries, the industry is focusing on innovation and consumer engagement to boost responsible consumption and economic growth. The event also discussed the challenges of the industry, including a high Selective Consumption Tax, and highlighted the potential of Peruvian beers, with over 31 styles and local ingredients, and the significant role they play in the income of over 300,000 winemakers.
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At the event “Land of Brewers: the present and future of the brewing sector in Peru”, organized by the Beer Manufacturers Committee of the National Society of Industries (SNI), representatives of the main companies in the Peruvian brewing industry highlighted that this productive activity generates more than 20,000 jobs, both direct and indirect, and that, in addition, for every dollar invested by the sector in the Peruvian economy, an additional $2.2 are generated in the value chain. Potential and limitations At the event held at the SNI headquarters, it was highlighted that in our country there are nearly one hundred brewing companies, both large and artisanal, and together they produce about 14 million hectoliters per year. Regarding per capita consumption, Peruvians drink an average of 43.5 liters of beer per year, a low figure compared to other countries in the region such as Colombia (55 liters) or Mexico (65 liters), and even further behind the Czech Republic, the world ...
Source: AgroPeru
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