The dark beer market is expected to register a CAGR of 6% during 2023 – 2031. The dark beer market is growing due to changing consumer preferences, and craft beer movement.
Craft beer movement is one of the significant drivers of the dark beer market. Consumers seek distinct and diverse flavor profiles, further prompting craft breweries to experiment and innovate with various ingredients and brewing techniques. As per the Distilled Spirits Council of The United States report published in Feb-2024, the US spirits exports totalled 42.2 billion in 2023 an increase by 8% compared to last year and for American Spirits the records showed exports being totalled to US$ 1.4 billion an increase of 9% from 2022. Overall, these factors are ramping up the global dark beer market and are likely to continue propel market growth in the coming years.
The rising popularity of canned dark beer can be attributed to the convenience and portability offered by cans. Consumers need easy-to-carry packaging for beers especially during picnics, concerts, and sporting events. Cans are lightweight, shatterproof, and easy to transport packaging option, making them suitable packaging for outdoor activities, and events. Canned dark beer also offers superior protection against light and oxygen, which can degrade the quality of beer over time. In addition, the growing emphasis on sustainability is expected to contribute to the canned dark beer demand. The beer industry is adopting aluminum cans as packaging due to its high recyclability, and eco-friendly characteristic. Thus, rising preference for canned dark beer is expected to create lucrative opportunities, thereby driving the market growth.
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the dark beer market analysis are type, packaging type, and distribution channel.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Dark Beer Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Dark Beer Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2024 | US$ XX million |
| Market Size by 2031 | US$ XX Million |
| Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) | 6% |
| Historical Data | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
| Segments Covered |
By Type
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
The Dark Beer Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.
Major Companies operating in the Dark Beer Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
The dark beer market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the dark beer market are listed below:
The “Dark Beer Market Size and Forecast (2021 – 2031)” provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:
The List of Companies
1. Anheuser Busch InBev SA NV
2. Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.
3. Beavertown Brewery
4. Buxton Brewery Co. Ltd.
5. Carlsberg Breweries AS
6. Diageo PLC
7. Heineken NV
8. Mikkeller APS
9. Stone Brewing Co.
10. The Boston Beer Co. Inc.
The global dark beer market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of % during the forecast period 2024-2031.
Increasing alcohol consumption and craft beer movement are driving factors impacting the dark beer market.
Rising influence of social media fostering beer consumption and rising marketing strategies is anticipated to play a significant role in the dark beer market in the coming years.
Alvarium Beer Co, Dan Murphy's, Carlsberg Breweries A/S, Niagara Brewing Company, Old Flame Brewing Co, Geist Brewing Co, and Anheuser-Busch InBe, among others are the leading players operating in the dark beer market.
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