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Beer production in Vietnam falls .1 percent in August over July

Beer and malt production in Vietnam fell by .1 percent in August over July, according to Vietnam’s Industrial production Index. This is in contrast to beverage production overall which saw a 2.1 percent increase month-on-month buoyed by non-alcoholic beverages and mineral water, production off which was up by 5.5 percent over July.

That said, beer production year-on-year actually saw a slight increase of .2 percent. Though small, this will likely be a welcome sign for beer makers after July recorded a year-on-year decline in production of 5.4 percent.

Of note, Vietnam’s beer industry has been struggling since COVID on the back of a change in consumer behaviour, broader economic challenges that have reduced spending power, an increase in beer imports, and stronger enforcement of drink-driving laws.

For more information see: What’s Happened to Vietnam’s Beer Market? Unpacked 2024

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