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The Beer category covers market trends, production data, and regulatory developments shaping the beer industry. It explores brewing, distribution, imports, exports, and consumer demand, providing insights into tax policies, licensing regulations, investment opportunities, and competition among local and international brands. This section also examines pricing trends, raw material sourcing, sustainability efforts, and shifts in consumer preferences. Whether analyzing industry growth, trade dynamics, or regulatory updates, this category serves as a resource for businesses, investors, and policymakers navigating the evolving beer market.
Vietnam’s beer output dips 0.7 percent year-on-year in Q1
the-shiv April 25, 2025 7:32 pm
Vietnam’s beer production reached 349.2 million litres in March, up from 280.0 million litres in February. Total output for the first quarter stood at 970.4 million litres, reflecting a modest 2.0 percent increase compared to March 2024 but a 0.7 percent decline year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Beer and malt production in Vietnam sees slight annual growth despite January decline
the-shiv February 25, 2025 7:49 pm
Vietnam’s beer and malt production increased by 75.2 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 99.3 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s beer production estimated to reach 4.49 billion liters in 2024
the-shiv January 31, 2025 6:13 am
In November 2024, the country produced 400.7 million liters of beer, maintaining steady output despite a slight increase in December.
Vietnam’s Beer Industry 2025: Culture, Brands & Regulations
the-shiv January 3, 2025 8:04 pm
Vietnamese are among the biggest beer drinkers in Southeast Asia. In fact, by consumption, international beverage and hospitality firm, Kirin Holdings, found that Vietnam had the seventh highest beer consumption in the world after Germany but, notably, before the United Kingdom which was in position eight.
How to Brew Beer in Vietnam 2025: Regulations, Ingredients & Key Players
the-shiv January 2, 2025 9:55 am
Vietnam, known for its vibrant beer culture, offers a unique environment for brewing beer. With its rapidly expanding market and growing appreciation for craft and premium brews, the country has become a prime location for both large-scale breweries and small craft beer enthusiasts to thrive. Understanding the nuances of brewing beer in Vietnam, however, including the country’s unique business environment and business practices can be key to ensuring a high-quality product is produced in a timely and effective way.
Vietnam’s beer and malt production sees slight decline in November
the-shiv December 18, 2024 6:00 am
In November, the beer and malt production sector grew by 3.29 percent compared to the same month in 2023. However, over the first 11 months of 2024, the IPI for the sector contracted by 1.51 percent compared to the same period in the previous year, suggesting mixed performance trends.
Beer production in Vietnam climbs 4.5 percent in September over August
the-shiv October 12, 2024 8:02 am
Beer production is now up 6.7 percent year-on-year, a welcome sign for Vietnam’s beer industry which 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…
Beer production in Vietnam falls .1 percent in August over July
the-shiv September 18, 2024 8:41 am
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…
Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corporation: Vietnam Stock Overview
Huong Nguyen September 13, 2024 8:57 am
Notably, Sabeco is looking to acquire a majority stake in Saigon Binh Tay Beer Corporation, commonly known as Sabibeco Group, which produces beer under the Sagota brand. If Sabeco succeeds in taking control of Sabibeco, it would overtake Heineken as the largest beer producer in Vietnam…
Vietnam’s Saigon Beer maker planning increased stake in local beer brand Sagota
the-shiv September 7, 2024 2:31 pm
Vietnam’s beer market has reported some challenges over the last couple of years from stricter enforcement of drink driving laws, to belt-tightening among consumers on the back of broader economic challenges, to greater competition and an increase in imported beers. As a result, a number of beer makers in Vietnam have recorded negative or slower than expected growth. In this context, this announcement could be the beginning of an era of consolidation within the industry…
Vietnam’s beer market to nearly double by 2032: Astute Analytica
the-shiv July 18, 2024 9:29 am
These estimates come just weeks after the closure of the Heineken plant in Quang Nam, in central Vietnam which was big news with the provincial government set to lose out on VND 500 billion–or about US$19.8 million–in tax revenue each year. That is not to mention that a number of jobs will also likely be lost…
What’s Happened to Vietnam’s Beer Market? Unpacked 2024
Mark Barnes July 10, 2024 10:18 am
The closure of the Heineken plant in Quang Nam, in central Vietnam, announced a week or two ago, has been big news. This is off the back of slow growth in beer sales post-pandemic and in line with falling revenues among a number of Vietnam’s major beer brewers. This has been blamed on broader economic challenges and harsher drink driving penalties, however, it is all a little more nuanced than that…
Heineken to halt making beer at central Vietnam factory on declining sales
the-shiv June 25, 2024 9:12 am
This is on the back of declining sales that the firm is attributing to broader economic challenges but also Decree 100 which reduced the allowed blood alcohol content when driving in Vietnam to zero. Decree 100 has repeatedly fallen into the cross-hairs of local alcohol producers, distributors, and retailers in Vietnam over the last year or so…
Vietnam beer makers report fall in profits on DUI crackdown, alcohol tax
the-shiv February 20, 2024 3:12 pm
Major beer makers in Vietnam including the makers of the popular Beer Saigon and Beer Hanoi brands have reported falling profits in 2023, The Investor is reporting. The publication goes on to say this is due to a crackdown on drink-driving and a ‘pending alcohol tax’. On the latter, it’s
Heineken records drop in beer sales in Vietnam first 9 months of this year
the-shiv October 27, 2023 3:37 pm
Heineken’s organic sales fell by 5.2 percent in the first nine months of the year, 2.6 percent of that fall attributed to the Vietnam and Nigerai markets, The Investor is reporting. According to the article, Heineken is saying that it is because of a broader economic slowdown, however, there have
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