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Global Beer Production Decline Continues

Entities: Argentina Reloaded · Anheuser‑Busch InBev · China Resources Snow · Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) · Cyberwine

Overview

In July 2026, hop trader Barth‑Haas reported a 0.7 % drop in global beer output to about 189.6 billion litres, driven by reduced hop plantings and yields. The steepest falls were seen in Australia, Oceania and Europe, deepening a hop shortage and tightening supply chains.

Subsequent forecasts indicated that worldwide beer volumes would stay essentially flat through 2026. Major brewers such as AB InBev and Heineken have kept profit margins high by expanding premium, low‑alcohol and non‑alcoholic lines, raising prices and moving into mixers and soft drinks. The market therefore remains volume‑stagnant but financially robust.

In the second quarter of 2026, AB InBev posted a 5.6 % rise in revenue and a 23.4 % jump in underlying earnings per share, with overall EBITDA reaching $5.94 billion and a margin of 35.6 %. Beer volume grew modestly by 1.1 %, led by strong performance of its mega‑brands such as Corona, which saw a 17 % increase outside the home market. Non‑alcoholic beer sales surged 27 %, reinforcing the shift toward higher‑margin products. Analysts note that AB InBev now controls roughly 25 % of global beer production, underscoring the concentration of earnings among a few large brewers despite the broader production dip.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] AB InBev revenue increased 5.6 % in Q2 2026. (AB InBev)
[● 2 SOURCES] AB InBev underlying earnings per share rose 23.4 % in Q2 2026. (AB InBev)
[● 2 SOURCES] Beer volume grew 1.1 % for AB InBev in Q2 2026. (AB InBev)
[● 2 SOURCES] Non‑alcoholic beer revenue grew 27 % for AB InBev in Q2 2026. (AB InBev)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Argentina Reloaded Buenos Aires edition runs 31 July‑11 August with over 100 wineries. (Argentina Reloaded)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cyberwine 2026 digital wine sale takes place 4‑9 August featuring 50 Argentine bodegas. (Cyberwine)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A biodegradable biocomposite of corn starch and grape marc reduces weed emergence in vineyards. (UNCuyo/INTA/CONICET researchers)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Global beer production is flat in 2026 after a slight decline in 2025. (BarthHaas/IWSR)

Timeline

2 days ago

[BUSINESS] 11 sources
AB InBev posts strong Q2 2026 earnings as global beer market steadies
AB InBev’s Q2 2026 earnings jump 5.6 % in revenue and 23.4 % in EPS as beer volumes plateau; Argentina Reloaded and Cyberwine events showcase Argentine wines; new biodegradable vine‑weed cover unveiled in AR.
9 days ago

[BUSINESS] 8 sources
Global Beer Production Falls 1.4 Billion Liters, Hop Shortage Worsens
Global beer output fell 0.7% to 189.6 billion litres, a loss of 1.4 billion litres, with declines across Europe, North America and Oceania, while hop cultivation also contracted; China stays top producer.

Sources

abcbourse.com · amp.n-tv.de · ams-ww.de · bbv-net.de · diariosanrafael.com.ar · diningandcooking.com · ecocuyo.com · gastronomia7islas.com · getraenke-news.de · grocerygazette.co.uk · hna.de · it-boltwise.de · lavanguardia.com · lavozdelosbarrios.com · novumpr.nl · saarbruecker-zeitung.de · sitiosargentina.com.ar · viersen-inside.de · vinetur.com

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