The global brewery equipment market size was valued at USD 15.97 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2020 to 2027. Rising preference for craft brewery on account of its unique taste and increasing popularity among beer consumers across the globe are expected to augment the demand for brewery equipment over the forecast period. Increasing demand for brewery equipment is attributed to the rising demand for beers on account of benefits, such as low-calorie content and a high number of antioxidants. Furthermore, beer is a type of liquor made from natural ingredients, including yeast, hops, malted cereals, and water. It thereby contains fibers, vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols that positively contribute to the consumer's diet.
Brewery equipment includes a set of monitoring systems and tools that are used for beer processing in various small, medium, and large-scale applications. The market is largely driven by developments focused on automating the beer-making process. Increasing focus on mechanization and digitization by the beer manufacturers to ensure the progressive enhancement of cost benefits is anticipated to bolster the market growth.
The growing popularity of the beer culture is attracting investments in the industry by key beer manufacturers across the globe. Furthermore, market players are engaged in various activities, such as brewery expansion, enhanced yeast management, increased focus on cellar equipment, energy recovery methods, and outdoor expansion, to strengthen their market presence.
An upsurge in the restructuring of beer laws in various North American and European economies, such as the U.S., Germany, and the U.K., is anticipated to bolster the market growth. However, factors such as high cost associated with the maintenance and capacity capital and the cost of energy and power consumption are anticipated to hamper the growth of the market.
Demand for beer is witnessing a severe decline across different end-use markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which in turn, is likely to significantly impact the market growth over the forecast period. Restriction of movement is anticipated to be an immediate and direct factor negatively affecting the demand for beer. However, demand is likely to increase as the compulsory social distancing norms terminates.
Based on type, the market is majorly categorized as macrobrewery and craft brewery. Macrobrewery equipment led the market with a 53.4% share of the global revenue in 2019 and is anticipated to continue its lead over the forecast period on account of expansive and steady growth in the demand for a standard type of beer.
The macrobrewery equipment segment is further segmented into milling, cooling, brewhouse, filtration and filling, and fermentation equipment. Furthermore, the segment includes equipment such as spent grain silos, compressors, cleaning systems, bright beer tanks, generators, and pipes. The need for high capacity macro-brewery equipment for undertaking large-scale beer production is projected to propel the product demand.
The fermentation equipment is anticipated to expand at the highest CAGR of 5.9% over the forecast period. The availability of superior quality fermentation equipment, coupled with a frequent need to change this equipment owing to its constant usage, is anticipated to drive the product demand over the forecast period.
The craft brewery equipment segment consists of various equipment, such as mashing, cooling, fermentation, and storage equipment. Furthermore, it includes filters, compressors, pumps, and separators. The compressors accounted for a major share in the overall craft brewery equipment market in 2019. This is attributed to increased demand for compressors as they offer proper air compression during the fermentation process.
Automatic brewery equipment led the market and accounted for 52.4% share of the global revenue in 2019 owing to the rising demand for process automation in the beer manufacturing process owing to the involvement of complicated procedures. The brewery equipment is available in three primary modes of operation, namely automatic, semi-automatic, and manual.
Automation is considered to be one of the vital infrastructural components by large brewers to ensure the strengthening of their core business that involves beer production. These key breweries thereby focus on significant investment in equipment for incremental brewing, fermentation, and packaging capacity. The aforementioned phenomenon is, in turn, likely to fuel the growth of the market.
Increased consumer inclination towards handcraft and artisanal beer as compared to the conventionally brewed beer or other distilled liquors is projected over the forecast period. This is further anticipated to bolster the demand for different types of automated as well as semi-automated brewery equipment across various regions.
Outcome alterations in the distillery equipment business have initiated the requirement for sustainable and modern distillery facilities by various brewers. However, parameters such as high initial investments, maintenance costs, and electrical expenses are anticipated to emerge as major limitations for emerging market players over the forecast period.
Based on end-use, the market is categorized into a craft brewery and macro brewery. The macro brewery end-use segment led the market and accounted for 53.4% share of the global revenue in 2019. The production consistency offered in the macro-brewery equipment is anticipated to boost the segment growth.
The craft brewery segment includes end-use applications, such as microbrewery and brewpubs. The introduction of brewing equipment for commercial as well as non-commercial applications on account of high costs of commercially available beer is likely to bolster the segment growth over the forecast period.
Various alcohol manufacturers and large macro breweries are likely to be engaged in capturing the craft beer market through business strategies, such as acquisitions and mergers. For instance, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Molson Coors Brewing Company acquired various craft breweries to expand their market share, thereby maintaining a strong foothold in the global market.
Increased preference of consumers towards domestic brewing kits owing to factors, such as the provision of making a wide range of craft beer and low cost of production, is observed. Furthermore, growth in the launch of craft beer in various economies, including Germany, the U.K., and the U.S., is likely to augment the segment growth.
Europe dominated the market with a 48.2% share of the global revenue in 2019 and is projected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. Rising acquisition activities between leading multinational breweries and craft breweries in the region are anticipated to a key factor boosting the market growth.
China dominated the Asia Pacific market and is anticipated to witness the highest growth in the region over the forecast period. Growing inclination towards different types of beer due to its health benefits is anticipated to drive the demand for various macro as well as craft brewery equipment in the economy.
North America accounted for a significant revenue share in 2019 and is estimated to expand at a significant CAGR over the forecast period. The growing focus of several manufacturers in economies, including the U.S. and Canada, towards catering to premium taste drinks and unique flavors is likely to bolster the demand for different brewery equipment in the region.
Asia Pacific accounted for the third-largest revenue share in 2019 and is anticipated to expand at a moderate CAGR of 5.8% from 2020 to 2027. Relaxation in the norms regarding setting up breweries by the government of various economies, such as China and India, is projected to increase the demand for brewery equipment in the region over the forecast period.
The global market is fragmented owing to the presence of a wide array of manufacturers operating in the international and domestic markets. The market is characterized by the presence of a significant consumer base across the globe with the companies operating their businesses through dedicated distribution networks. Rigid competition from the regional market players as well as the leading players that cater to cost-effective equipment is anticipated to be a primary challenge for the companies operating in the international market. Furthermore, surging R&D initiatives by market leaders to develop and offer superior equipment are projected to be a limitation for the new entrants. Some of the prominent players in the brewery equipment market include:
Alfa Laval
GEA Group
Krones AG
Paul Mueller
Criveller Group
Della Toffola
Kaspar Schulz
Hypro Group
Report Attribute |
Details |
Market size value in 2020 |
USD 16.76 billion |
Revenue forecast in 2027 |
USD 25.88 billion |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 5.6% from 2020 to 2027 |
Base year for estimation |
2019 |
Historical data |
2016 - 2018 |
Forecast period |
2020 - 2027 |
Quantitative units |
Revenue in USD million and CAGR from 2020 to 2027 |
Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments covered |
Type, mode of operation, end-use, region |
Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Central & South America; Middle East & Africa |
Country scope |
U.S.; Canada; Mexico; France; Germany; Italy; U.K.; China; India; Japan; Australia; Argentina; Brazil; UAE; South Africa |
Key companies profiled |
Alfa Laval; GEA Group; Krones AG; Paul Mueller; Criveller Group; Della Toffola; Kaspar Schulz; Hypro Group |
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This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2016 to 2027. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global brewery equipment market report on the basis of type, mode of operation, end-use, and region:
Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)
Macrobrewery Equipment
Milling Equipment
Brewhouse
Cooling Equipment
Fermentation Equipment
Filtration & Filling Equipment
Others
Craft Brewery Equipment
Mashing Equipment
Fermentation Equipment
Cooling Equipment
Storage Equipment
Compressors
Others
Mode of Operation Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)
Automatic
Semi-automatic
Manual
End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)
Macro Brewery
Craft Brewery
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)
North America
The U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
Germany
Italy
The U.K.
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
Central & South America
Argentina
Brazil
Middle East & Africa
UAE
South Africa
b. The global brewery equipment market size was estimated at USD 15.97 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 16.76 billion in 2020.
b. The brewery equipment market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.6% from 2020 to 2027 to reach USD 25.88 billion by 2027.
b. Macrobrewery equipment dominated the brewery equipment market with a share of 53.4% in 2019, owing to the high production consistency provided by the equipment.
b. Some of the key players operating in the brewery equipment market include Alfa Laval, GEA Group, Krones AG, Paul Mueller, Criveller Group, Della Toffola, Kaspar Schulz, and Hypro Group.
b. The key factors that are driving the brewery equipment market include rising preference towards craft brewery, increasing demand for beer as well as the growing popularity of the beer culture, and a surge in beer processing.
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