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North America Craft Beer Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The craft beer market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 66,376.7 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 7.8% is expected of North America craft beer market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$36,891.6
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$39,281.5
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$66,376.7
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
7.8%

North America craft beer market highlights

  • The North America craft beer market generated a revenue of USD 36,891.6 million in 2025.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% 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.
  • Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.


North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 36,891.6 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 66,376.7 million
Growth rate7.8% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentOn trade
Fastest growing segmentOff Trade
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationOn Trade, Off Trade
Key market players worldwideVagabund, 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, North America region accounted for 39.2% 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.

According to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. winter wheat harvest is decreasing rapidly, with 97% of the crop reported to be harvested as of August 14th , 2017. This has increased from 94% harvested last week and most remaining crop is located in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. 

The U.S. winter wheat crop represented improved protein content as the harvest moved north. The current 11.5% protein average has increased from last year’s (2016 to 2017) 11.2% average, however, is still below the long-term average of 12% to 12.5% protein content. 

The average test weight for the U.S. winter wheat crop is 60.6 lbs per bushel, which is similar to last year’s 60.7 lbs per bushel.

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Publish Date: Mar 27, 2026

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Craft Beer Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Heineken NVView profile 89,732Tweede Weteringplantsoen 21, Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands, 1017 ZDwww.theheinekencompany.com
Kirin Holdings Co LtdView profile 33,739Nakano Central Park South, 10-2, Nakano 4-chome, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 164-0001www.kirinholdings.co.jp
Boston Beer Co Inc Class AView profile 2,679One Design Center Place, Suite 850, Boston, MA, United States, 02210www.bostonbeer.com
D.G. Yuengling & SonsView profile 251-500Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States, North Americawww.yuengling.com/
The Gambrinus CompanyView profile 101-250San Antonio, Texas, United States, North Americagambrinus.com
ChimayView profile 51-100Chimay, Hainaut, Belgium, Europechimay.com
Stone & Wood BrewingView profile 51-100Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, Oceaniastoneandwood.com.au
VagabundView profile 11-50Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europewww.vagabund-reisen.de

North America Craft Beer Market Outlook

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On Trade was the largest segment with a revenue share of 57.87% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the North America craft beer market based on on trade, off trade covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.




According to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. winter wheat harvest is decreasing rapidly, with 97% of the crop reported to be harvested as of August 14th , 2017. This has increased from 94% harvested last week and most remaining crop is located in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. 

The U.S. winter wheat crop represented improved protein content as the harvest moved north. The current 11.5% protein average has increased from last year’s (2016 to 2017) 11.2% average, however, is still below the long-term average of 12% to 12.5% protein content. 

The average test weight for the U.S. winter wheat crop is 60.6 lbs per bushel, which is similar to last year’s 60.7 lbs per bushel.

  • North America Craft Beer Market Distribution channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • On Trade
    • Off Trade
  • North America Craft Beer Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Ale
    • Lager
    • Pilsner
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