Yoko, a European beer loverAmong beer companies around the world,The largest companyI wonder where it is?
We will answer your questions!
- Ranking of global beer companies by market value
- History of each beer company and major brands
- Beer market trends and strategies of each company
Beer is a popular alcoholic beverage worldwide, with the market size expected to reach approximately $13 trillion by 2031, nearly double its size in 2022.
The points to note are:The world's top beer brands are owned by major brewers, including Anheuser-Busch InBev, Heineken, Carlsberg and Asahi.That is it.
Business 2 Community* ranks the top 10 beer companies by market capitalization and explains their beer business, growth strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and annual revenues. Based on that information, we have compiled the latest beer company rankings for you to use as a reference.
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Author: MyakoI have lived and traveled in Europe,How major beer brands are loved in so many countriesI have come to realize this.
For example, Heineken in the Netherlands, Duvel in Belgium, Carlsberg in Denmark...it's amazing that these beers are sold and consumed all over the world.
You can often see Japanese beer such as Asahi beer in European cities.
Global beer companies market capitalization ranking
The top 10 beer companies in the world are as follows:
| Ranking | Company Name | Market capitalization (yen) | Market capitalization ($) | Head Office Location | Established | Number of Employees | Representative brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anheuser-Busch InBev 🇧🇪 | Approximately 1.7 trillion yen | $123.15 billion | Brussels, Belgium | 1860 | Over 150,000 people | Budweiser, Corona,Stella Artois |
| 2 | Diageo 🇬🇧 | Approximately 1.18 trillion yen | $83.24 billion | London, England | 1997 | Over 30,000 people | Guinness, Smirnoff |
| 3 | Heineken 🇳🇱 | Approximately 750 billion yen | $53.29 billion | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1864 | Over 85,000 people | Heineken |
| 4 | Constellation Brands🇺🇸 | Approximately 660 billion yen | $47.11 billion | Victor, New York, USA | 1945 | Over 10,000 people | Model |
| 5 | Carlsberg Group 🇩🇰 | Approximately 280 billion yen | $19.40 billion | Copenhagen, Denmark | 1847 | Over 30,000 people | Carlsberg |
| 6 | Asahi Group Holdings🇯🇵 (Asahi Beer) | Approximately 250 billion yen | $18.04 billion | Tokyo, Japan | 1889 | Over 25,000 people | Asahi |
| 7 | China Resources Beer🇭🇰 | Approximately 190 billion yen | $14.23 billion | Wan Chai, Hong Kong | 1992 | Over 10,000 people | snow |
| 8 | Molson Coors🇺🇸 | Approximately 190 billion yen | $13.72 billion | Chicago, Illinois, USA | 1786 | Over 15,000 people | Molson Coors |
| 9 | Tsingtao Brewery Group🇨🇳 | Approximately 160 billion yen | $12.35 billion | Qingdao, China | 1903 | Over 30,000 people | Tsingtao Beer |
| 10 | Kirin Holdings🇯🇵 (Kirin Beer) | Approximately 150 billion yen | $11.31 billion | Tokyo, Japan | 1907 | Over 30,000 people | giraffe |
If we graph this, it looks like this:
Three things we can learn from the rankings
Here are some things that can be gleaned from the rankings.
- The market leader is Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev)
AB InBev is the world's largest beer company, with a market capitalization of approximately 1.7 trillion yen ($123.15 billion). With over 500 brands, the company has established a strong market position through its global product development and marketing strategy. It has grown through large-scale acquisitions and mergers, and its competitive prices and diverse product lines are popular with customers. - Europe dominates the top three
The top three companies include AB InBev, Heineken, and Diageo, all of which are headquartered in Europe. This is likely due to the maturity of Europe's beer culture and market. In particular, Heineken operates in over 190 countries and has influence as a global brand. This shows that Europe occupies an important position in the beer industry. - Two companies from Japan also ranked
The inclusion of Japanese companies Asahi Breweries (Asahi Group Holdings) and Kirin Breweries (Kirin Holdings) in the rankings indicates that they are strong beer players in the Asian market. Japanese brewers are known for their high quality and innovative product development, making them competitive in the international market. This demonstrates the influence of Japan's beer culture and also highlights its diversity in the global beer market.
Ranked #1Anheuser-Busch InBevWhat kind of company is AB InBev?
Anheuser-Busch InBevAnheuser-Busch InBevIt is pronounced as follows.
The company is headquartered in Belgium.
The company has undergone several mergers and acquisitions, most notably its 2008 merger with Brazilian brewer AmBev, which gave it a dominant position in the global beer industry.
- First half of company name:Anheuser-BuschAnheuser-Busch is an American beer manufacturer known primarily for its Budweiser brands.
- Second half of company name:InBev(InBev) is a Brazilian beer maker.AmBev" and Belgium's "Interbrew" is the name formed by the merger of
Main features
- Global influence
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) dominates the global beer market and has a global presence, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. - Famous beer brands available
It owns many world-famous beer brands, such as Budweiser, Corona,Stella Artois" "Leffe" and is available internationally. - Size and sales
It is the industry leader in terms of sales and market share, and is by far the largest brewer in the industry, with sales exceeding $50 billion in 2020.
Author: MyakoAB InBevA company that supports the beer industry in many countriesAnd its scale is very large,It is also having a major impact on the global economy..
- Anheuser-Busch InBev Official Website(Overseas site)
- Anheuser-Busch InBev Official Website(Japanese site)
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Why are there no companies from Germany or the Czech Republic, which are famous for their beer?
The reasons why German and Czech companies are not in the top 10 market capitalization rankings could be as follows:
- International influence
The top companies, like AB InBev and Heineken, have strong international brand portfolios and are sold all over the world, whereas German and Czech beer brands tend to focus primarily on local markets. - Market size
German and Czech beer companies are strong in their domestic markets, but their overall market size and growth potential are smaller than those of the top companies, so their market capitalization is low. - Industry Consolidation
The beer industry has seen a lot of mergers and acquisitions in recent years, which has resulted in traditional brewers being absorbed by larger companies, reducing their market capitalization as independent companies. - Investment and Growth Strategy
The top companies have aggressive growth strategies and investments to expand into emerging markets and diversify, whereas German and Czech companies are often dependent on traditional beer production and may have limited growth opportunities.
summary
So far, we have looked at the rankings of the world's beer companies.Anheuser-Busch InBev(AB InBev) is at the top due to its overwhelming market value, followed byDiageoorHeinekenEach company has its own strategy and continues to take on new markets and products.
The beer industry is constantly changing, and it's fun to keep up with the trends. Be sure to check out this ranking the next time you choose a beer.
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