The production of craft beers in Spain

The increase in the consumption of craft beers in the hotel and restaurant channel registered in 2022 allowed its production volume to reach 244,000 hectoliters, which was 16.7% more than in 2021 and exceeded the 220,000 hectoliters produced in 2019, according to DBK data. Business volume rose 24%, to 72 million, although the sector's profitability was "penalized" by the "sharp rise" in energy, logistics and packaging costs, as well as by the rising prices of raw materials. The business fabric of the sector continues its gradual concentration of sales in larger companies; Thus, in April 2023, 476 craft beer manufacturers were operating, compared to more than 520 in 2019. In any case, only around 200 have significant activity, DBK has pointed out. Due to autonomy, Catalonia has the largest number of craft breweries , with 23% of the ...