Dark Beer Market Dynamics 2021-2031
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 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
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
Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
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Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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Some of the customization options available based on request are additional 3–5 company profiles and country-specific analysis of 3–5 countries of your choice. Customizations are to be requested/discussed before making final order confirmation, as our team would review the same and check the feasibility.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.INTRODUCTION
1.1.SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2.THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3.MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1Dark Beer Market - By Product Type
1.3.2Dark Beer Market - By Distribution Channel
1.3.3Dark Beer Market - By Region
1.3.3.1By Country
2.KEY TAKEAWAYS
3.RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4.DARK BEER MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1.OVERVIEW
4.2.PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
4.2.1Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.1Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.1Threat of Substitute
4.2.1Threat of New Entrants
4.2.1Competitive Rivalry
4.3.EXPERT OPINIONS
5.DARK BEER MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1.KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2.KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3.KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4.FUTURE TRENDS
5.5.IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS
6.DARK BEER MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1.DARK BEER - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2.DARK BEER - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3.MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE
7.DARK BEER MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - PRODUCT TYPE
7.1.OVERVIEW
7.2.PRODUCT TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3.LARGER
7.3.1.Overview
7.3.2.Larger Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4.ALE
7.4.1.Overview
7.4.2.Ale Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5.OTHERS
7.5.1.Overview
7.5.2.Others Market Forecast and Analysis
8.DARK BEER MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
8.1.OVERVIEW
8.2.DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3.ON-TRADE
8.3.1.Overview
8.3.2.On-Trade Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4.OFF-TRADE
8.4.1.Overview
8.4.2.Off-Trade Market Forecast and Analysis
9.DARK BEER MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1.NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1North America Dark Beer Market Overview
9.1.2North America Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3North America Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
9.1.4North America Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.1.5North America Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1United States Dark Beer Market
9.1.5.1.1United States Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.1.5.1.2United States Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.1.5.2Canada Dark Beer Market
9.1.5.2.1Canada Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.1.5.2.2Canada Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.1.5.3Mexico Dark Beer Market
9.1.5.3.1Mexico Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.1.5.3.2Mexico Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.EUROPE
9.2.1Europe Dark Beer Market Overview
9.2.2Europe Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3Europe Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
9.2.4Europe Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.2.5Europe Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1Germany Dark Beer Market
9.2.5.1.1Germany Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.2.5.1.2Germany Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.2France Dark Beer Market
9.2.5.2.1France Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.2.5.2.2France Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.3Italy Dark Beer Market
9.2.5.3.1Italy Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.2.5.3.2Italy Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.4United Kingdom Dark Beer Market
9.2.5.4.1United Kingdom Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.2.5.4.2United Kingdom Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.5Russia Dark Beer Market
9.2.5.5.1Russia Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.2.5.5.2Russia Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.6Rest of Europe Dark Beer Market
9.2.5.6.1Rest of Europe Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.2.5.6.2Rest of Europe Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1Asia-Pacific Dark Beer Market Overview
9.3.2Asia-Pacific Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3Asia-Pacific Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
9.3.4Asia-Pacific Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.3.5Asia-Pacific Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1Australia Dark Beer Market
9.3.5.1.1Australia Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.3.5.1.2Australia Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.2China Dark Beer Market
9.3.5.2.1China Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.3.5.2.2China Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.3India Dark Beer Market
9.3.5.3.1India Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.3.5.3.2India Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.4Japan Dark Beer Market
9.3.5.4.1Japan Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.3.5.4.2Japan Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.5South Korea Dark Beer Market
9.3.5.5.1South Korea Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.3.5.5.2South Korea Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.6Rest of Asia-Pacific Dark Beer Market
9.3.5.6.1Rest of Asia-Pacific Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.3.5.6.2Rest of Asia-Pacific Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.4.MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1Middle East and Africa Dark Beer Market Overview
9.4.2Middle East and Africa Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3Middle East and Africa Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
9.4.4Middle East and Africa Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.4.5Middle East and Africa Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1South Africa Dark Beer Market
9.4.5.1.1South Africa Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.4.5.1.2South Africa Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.4.5.2Saudi Arabia Dark Beer Market
9.4.5.2.1Saudi Arabia Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.4.5.2.2Saudi Arabia Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.4.5.3U.A.E Dark Beer Market
9.4.5.3.1U.A.E Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.4.5.3.2U.A.E Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.4.5.4Rest of Middle East and Africa Dark Beer Market
9.4.5.4.1Rest of Middle East and Africa Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.4.5.4.2Rest of Middle East and Africa Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.5.SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1South and Central America Dark Beer Market Overview
9.5.2South and Central America Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3South and Central America Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
9.5.4South and Central America Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.5.5South and Central America Dark Beer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1Brazil Dark Beer Market
9.5.5.1.1Brazil Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.5.5.1.2Brazil Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.5.5.2Argentina Dark Beer Market
9.5.5.2.1Argentina Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.5.5.2.2Argentina Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
9.5.5.3Rest of South and Central America Dark Beer Market
9.5.5.3.1Rest of South and Central America Dark Beer Market by Product Type
9.5.5.3.2Rest of South and Central America Dark Beer Market by Distribution Channel
10.INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1.MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2.AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3.NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4.EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
11.DARK BEER MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1.ANHEUSER BUSCH INBEV SA NV
11.1.1.Key Facts
11.1.2.Business Description
11.1.3.Products and Services
11.1.4.Financial Overview
11.1.5.SWOT Analysis
11.1.6.Key Developments
11.2.ASAHI GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
11.2.1.Key Facts
11.2.2.Business Description
11.2.3.Products and Services
11.2.4.Financial Overview
11.2.5.SWOT Analysis
11.2.6.Key Developments
11.3.BEAVERTOWN BREWERY
11.3.1.Key Facts
11.3.2.Business Description
11.3.3.Products and Services
11.3.4.Financial Overview
11.3.5.SWOT Analysis
11.3.6.Key Developments
11.4.BUXTON BREWERY CO. LTD.
11.4.1.Key Facts
11.4.2.Business Description
11.4.3.Products and Services
11.4.4.Financial Overview
11.4.5.SWOT Analysis
11.4.6.Key Developments
11.5.CARLSBERG BREWERIES AS
11.5.1.Key Facts
11.5.2.Business Description
11.5.3.Products and Services
11.5.4.Financial Overview
11.5.5.SWOT Analysis
11.5.6.Key Developments
11.6.DIAGEO PLC
11.6.1.Key Facts
11.6.2.Business Description
11.6.3.Products and Services
11.6.4.Financial Overview
11.6.5.SWOT Analysis
11.6.6.Key Developments
11.7.HEINEKEN NV
11.7.1.Key Facts
11.7.2.Business Description
11.7.3.Products and Services
11.7.4.Financial Overview
11.7.5.SWOT Analysis
11.7.6.Key Developments
11.8.MIKKELLER APS
11.8.1.Key Facts
11.8.2.Business Description
11.8.3.Products and Services
11.8.4.Financial Overview
11.8.5.SWOT Analysis
11.8.6.Key Developments
11.9.STONE BREWING CO.
11.9.1.Key Facts
11.9.2.Business Description
11.9.3.Products and Services
11.9.4.Financial Overview
11.9.5.SWOT Analysis
11.9.6.Key Developments
11.10.THE BOSTON BEER CO. INC.
11.10.1.Key Facts
11.10.2.Business Description
11.10.3.Products and Services
11.10.4.Financial Overview
11.10.5.SWOT Analysis
11.10.6.Key Developments
12.APPENDIX
12.1.ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2.GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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.
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