China Craft Beer Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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China craft beer market highlights
- The China craft beer market generated a revenue of USD 18,207.5 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 33,857.2 million by 2033.
- The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, on trade was the largest revenue generating distribution channel in 2025.
- Off Trade is the most lucrative distribution channel segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Craft beer market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 18,207.5 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 33,857.2 million |
| Growth rate | 8.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | On trade |
| Fastest growing segment | Off Trade |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | On Trade, Off Trade |
| Key market players worldwide | Vagabund, D.G. Yuengling & Sons, Boston Beer Co Inc Class A, The Gambrinus Company, Chimay, Stone & Wood Brewing, Heineken NV, Kirin Holdings Co Ltd |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, China accounted for 19.3% of the global craft beer market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Asia Pacific, China craft beer market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 1,837.5 million by 2033.
China is the largest economy in Asia Pacific. Craft beer in China has registered an impressive growth over the years on account of growing customer base and high percentage of youth in the country. Currently, China is the largest market for craft beer in Asia Pacific.
This can be attributed to rising consumer preference for high-end specialty products with improved quality, flavor, and low-calorie brews. In terms of volume, China accounts for over 70% of beer in Asia Pacific as of 2016.
China craft beer market is highly lucrative in nature with the presence of over 3000 craft breweries. Sales and revenue in China was less than 1% of the entire beer market in 2016 in comparison to the U.S., where craft beer accounted for over 13% of the market share.
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Publish Date: Mar 27, 2026
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Craft Beer Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heineken NV | View profile | 89,732 | Tweede Weteringplantsoen 21, Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands, 1017 ZD | www.theheinekencompany.com |
| Kirin Holdings Co Ltd | View profile | 33,739 | Nakano Central Park South, 10-2, Nakano 4-chome, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 164-0001 | www.kirinholdings.co.jp |
| Boston Beer Co Inc Class A | View profile | 2,679 | One Design Center Place, Suite 850, Boston, MA, United States, 02210 | www.bostonbeer.com |
| D.G. Yuengling & Sons | View profile | 251-500 | Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States, North America | www.yuengling.com/ |
| The Gambrinus Company | View profile | 101-250 | San Antonio, Texas, United States, North America | gambrinus.com |
| Chimay | View profile | 51-100 | Chimay, Hainaut, Belgium, Europe | chimay.com |
| Stone & Wood Brewing | View profile | 51-100 | Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania | stoneandwood.com.au |
| Vagabund | View profile | 11-50 | Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe | www.vagabund-reisen.de |
China Craft Beer Market Outlook
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On Trade was the largest segment with a revenue share of 74.91% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the China craft beer market based on on trade, off trade covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
China is the largest economy in Asia Pacific. Craft beer in China has registered an impressive growth over the years on account of growing customer base and high percentage of youth in the country. Currently, China is the largest market for craft beer in Asia Pacific.
This can be attributed to rising consumer preference for high-end specialty products with improved quality, flavor, and low-calorie brews. In terms of volume, China accounts for over 70% of beer in Asia Pacific as of 2016.
China craft beer market is highly lucrative in nature with the presence of over 3000 craft breweries. Sales and revenue in China was less than 1% of the entire beer market in 2016 in comparison to the U.S., where craft beer accounted for over 13% of the market share.
- China Craft Beer Market Distribution channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- On Trade
- Off Trade
- China Craft Beer Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Ale
- Lager
- Pilsner
- Others
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China Craft Beer Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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