Beer exports hit €330m but tariffs now challenging sector

Drinks Ireland report also shows non-alcohol beer sales grew by 25%

Drinks Ireland’s annual beer market report for 2024 published on Monday shows to overall, beer production levels increased by 10.7%, driven by exports.

Exports of Irish beer increased to €330m last year but the effect of US tariffs presents a "challenging environment” to brewers, according to a new report by Drinks Ireland.

Drinks Ireland’s annual beer market report for 2024 published on Monday shows to overall, beer production levels increased by 10.7%, driven by exports. Beer sales in Ireland declined by 1.6% in 2024 – the second consecutive year of decline, with per capita consumption falling by 3%. Drinks Ireland is part of Ibec and represents the alcohol drinks manufacturers and suppliers sector.