Belgium number one
The Federation of Belgian Brewers (104 members) has published the results for 2018: The world biggest beer exporter is Belgium.
Exports went up into the European Union. Exports declined a little outside of the EU (USA, Chine et Canada). The source is in French.
One of the famous beer shops in Brussels near Grand Place
It also mentions:
- Exports went up into the European Union. Exports declined a little outside of the EU (USA, China and Canada).
- Overall Belgium beats Germany in terms of exports. Top importers are France, followed by the USA, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy and China.
- Consumption of beer in Belgium declined a little.
- There is a notable increase in low-alcohol beer and no-alcohol beer.
- In Belgium we have about 300 beer production centers; there were 40 new breweries in Belgium in 2018.
The joy of trying out Belgian beers in Beijing
The updated list of beers is here.
See some pictures of my investigation!
