Middle East & Africa Craft Beer Market Size & Outlook
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MEA craft beer market highlights
- The MEA craft beer market generated a revenue of USD 874.0 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, off 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.
- Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 874.0 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 1,433.0 million |
| Growth rate | 6.5% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Off trade |
| Fastest growing segment | Off Trade |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 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, MEA region accounted for 0.9% of the global craft beer market in 2025.
- Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 45,257.6 million by 2033.
Craft beer industry in the Middle East has started to disrupt the culture of traditional beverages. Factors, such as rising demand for low alcohol by volume drinks, growing consumer awareness pertaining to various flavors and product styles, and rising consumer disposable income are expected to drive the market over the forecast period.
Majority of Arabs do not consume alcohol owing to religious beliefs and the Christian population in Lebanon and Jordan prefer wine, arak, and whiskey over other alcoholic beverages. Consumers are inclined toward craft beer due to an increase in corollary diseases and obesity rates, which is driving growth.
Rising population, urbanization, and increasing GDP indicates high growth in the Africa. Countries with large tourist base and business economies such as South Africa & Kenya have bigger craft beer market in Africa.
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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 |
Middle East & Africa Craft Beer Market Outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to Craft Beer Market Outlook will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Off Trade was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.76% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa craft beer market based on on trade, off trade covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Craft beer industry in the Middle East has started to disrupt the culture of traditional beverages. Factors, such as rising demand for low alcohol by volume drinks, growing consumer awareness pertaining to various flavors and product styles, and rising consumer disposable income are expected to drive the market over the forecast period.
Majority of Arabs do not consume alcohol owing to religious beliefs and the Christian population in Lebanon and Jordan prefer wine, arak, and whiskey over other alcoholic beverages. Consumers are inclined toward craft beer due to an increase in corollary diseases and obesity rates, which is driving growth.
Rising population, urbanization, and increasing GDP indicates high growth in the Africa. Countries with large tourist base and business economies such as South Africa & Kenya have bigger craft beer market in Africa.
- Middle East & Africa Craft Beer Market Distribution channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- On Trade
- Off Trade
- Middle East & Africa Craft Beer Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Ale
- Lager
- Pilsner
- Others
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