Dark Beer Market Size and Growth 2031

 

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.

Dark Beer Market Analysis

• The dark beer market is showing positive growth, driven by increasing alcohol consumption, growing popularity of craft breweries, and consumption of vintage spirits in bars and restaurants.
• The innovation in flavors and brewing techniques as well as rising demand for variety of dark beers such as stouts, porters, and dark lagers, are contributing to the market growth.
• Dark beer market also faces few challenges such as, intense competition within the spirits industry, mainly from other premium and crafts spirits, limited distribution channels and lower shelf life, crowded alcohol and beverage marketplace.
• Major market players are focused on strategic developments such as joint ventures, partnerships, product launches, innovations and collaborations to meet growing consumer demands and expand their geographical presence.

Dark Beer Market Overview

• The dark beer market is growing due to various drivers which includes the consumers’ transition towards canned alcoholic beverages, rise of craft beers, and artisanal spirits.
• Recent developments include the key market players are involved in product innovation related to extending the shelf life, ensuring prolonged preservation of product.
• Recent developments in the dark beer market includes the increasing use of e-commerce a digital marketing to help boost the sales, promotion of dark beer through themed events, festivals, and tastings leading towards the dark beer’s popularity, and the growth of craft breweries.

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Dark Beer Market: Strategic Insights

Dark Beer Market

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  CAGR (2023 - 2031)

  6%
• Market Size 2023
  US$ XX Million
• Market Size 2031
  US$ XX Million

Market Dynamics

GROWTH DRIVERS

• Increasing alcohol consumption coupled with craft beer movement
• Growing demand for craft beers

FUTURE TRENDS

• Rising consumer preference for canned dark beer

OPPORTUNITIES

• Rising influence of social media and market strategies

Key Players

• Alvarium Beer Co
• Dan Murphy s
• Carlsberg Breweries A S
• Niagara Brewing Company
• Old Flame Brewing Co
• Geist Brewing Co
• Anheuser Busch InBe

Regional Overview

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South and Central America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Segmentation

Type

• Stout
• Porter
• Dark Lager

Packaging Type

• Bottles
• Cans
• Mini Kegs

Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Specialty Stores
• Online Retail

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Dark Beer Market Drivers and Opportunities

Increasing Alcohol Consumption to Favor the Market

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.

Rising Consumer Preference for Canned Dark Beer

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.

Dark Beer Market Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the dark beer market analysis are type, packaging type, and distribution channel.

• Based on type, the dark beer market is divided into stout, porter, dark lager, and others.
• Based on packaging type, the dark beer market is divided into bottles, cans, and mini kegs.
• On the basis of distribution channel, the market is divided into supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialty stores, online retail, and others.

Dark Beer Market Share Analysis by Geography

• Dark beer market report comprises a detailed analysis of five major geographic regions, which includes current and historical market size and forecasts for 2021 to 2031, covering North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South and Central America.
• Each region is further sub-segmented into respective countries. This report provides analysis and forecasts of 18+ countries, covering dark beer market dynamics such as drivers, trends, and opportunities that are impacting the markets at the regional level.
• Also, the report covers Porter’s Five Forces analysis, which involves the study of major factors that influence the dark beer market in these regions.

Dark Beer Market Report Scope

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Dark Beer Market News and Recent Developments

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:

• BrewDog releases new draught stout. The company has expanded its portfolio with the addition of a new draught stout, Black Heart, to its headliner range. (Source: BrewDog/Press Release/Jan-2023)
• StormBreaker Brewing releases a Mexican dark lager for those non-dry-January types. (Source: StormBreaker Brewing/Press Release/Jan-2024)

Dark Beer Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Dark Beer Market Size and Forecast (2021 – 2031)” provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

• Dark beer market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
• Dark beer market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
• Detailed Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
• Dark beer market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
• Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the dark beer market
• Detailed company profiles