U.K. Craft Beer Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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UK craft beer market highlights
- The UK craft beer market generated a revenue of USD 3,944.4 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 8,171.6 million by 2033.
- The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% 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 3,944.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 8,171.6 million |
| Growth rate | 9.7% (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, UK accounted for 4.2% 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 Europe, Germany craft beer market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- UK is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 8,171.6 million by 2033.
Innovations in craft beer brewing technology are driving craft beer market in the UK. The product is highly penetrated in the country owing to the presence of 1,700 breweries out of the total 6,500 active breweries.
Breweries across the country are experimenting with styles and methods of brewing, which, in turn, has triggered the sales of craft beer in both pubs and supermarkets. Over 300 new breweries were launched in the country in 2016 owing to the boom in craft beer sales.
Rising demand has encouraged startups to come with exclusive offers ranging from gluten-free beer to ale produced from leftover bread. In addition, it has encouraged people to take up residential brewing and open their own microbreweries.
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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 |
U.K. Craft Beer Market Outlook
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On Trade was the largest segment with a revenue share of 66.47% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. craft beer market based on on trade, off trade covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Innovations in craft beer brewing technology are driving craft beer market in the UK. The product is highly penetrated in the country owing to the presence of 1,700 breweries out of the total 6,500 active breweries.
Breweries across the country are experimenting with styles and methods of brewing, which, in turn, has triggered the sales of craft beer in both pubs and supermarkets. Over 300 new breweries were launched in the country in 2016 owing to the boom in craft beer sales.
Rising demand has encouraged startups to come with exclusive offers ranging from gluten-free beer to ale produced from leftover bread. In addition, it has encouraged people to take up residential brewing and open their own microbreweries.
- U.K. Craft Beer Market Distribution channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- On Trade
- Off Trade
- U.K. Craft Beer Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Ale
- Lager
- Pilsner
- Others
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U.K. Craft Beer Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
UK craft beer market statistics, by distribution channel, 2021-2033 (US$M)
