In this article, we are going to discuss the 5 most imported beer brands in the world. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the global beer market, the largest beer producing countries, the best-selling beer brand in the world, the largest beer company globally, the most popular imported beer in America and the future outlook of the industry, head to 25 Most Imported Beer Brands in the World.
5. Tsingtao
Country of Origin: China
Availability in Number of Countries: 90
Founded by British and German settlers in 1903, Tsingtao is exclusively produced in the port city of Qingdao, to ensure that it tastes the same all over the world. Tsingtao Brewery is currently the 6th largest brewery in the world and reported a revenue of $4.77 billion in 2022. The beer was introduced to the U.S. in 1972 and soon became the top-selling Chinese beer brand in the American market. The famous Chinese brand is the 5th among the most imported beer brands in the world in our list.
4. Carlsberg
Country of Origin: Denmark
Availability in Number of Countries: 100
J.C. Jacobsen introduced the iconic Danish lager in 1847 and named it after his son Carl. Since Jacobsen’s death in 1887, the majority stake in the company has been owned by the Carlsberg Foundation. Carlsberg merged with another leading German brand, Tuborg, in 1970. Carlsberg reported a revenue of $10.1 billion in 2022, an increase of 16.9% from 2021, according to the company’s annual report. Carlsberg A/S has acquired various brewing companies in Europe, North America and Asia and employs over 41,000 people worldwide.
3. Guinness
Country of Origin: Ireland
Availability in Number of Countries: 150
The most popular stout in the world, Guinness was first produced at the brewery of Arthur Guinness in 1759. Now the dark beer is brewed in over 50 countries worldwide and available on almost every continent. Guinness is one of the several popular international brands owned by Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO). Guinness reported dollar sales of $184.1 million in various U.S. multi-outlets in 2022.
2. Corona
Country of Origin: Mexico
Availability in Number of Countries: 180
Among the many names of imported beers from Mexico, Corona is the most popular around the world. Often served with a wedge of lime, the pale lager is brewed exclusively in Mexico and exported worldwide. Although the brand is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD), regulators granted its exclusive production and distribution rights in the American market to Constellation Brands, Inc (NYSE:STZ), due to the U.S. antitrust laws.
1. Heineken
Country of Origin: The Netherlands
Availability in Number of Countries: 190
The most imported beer brand in the world, Heineken was first brewed in the heart of Amsterdam in 1873, but the Dutch lager is now produced in over 140 breweries all over the world, including the U.S. Heineken N.V. owns several popular beer brands around the globe and reported a revenue of over $37.35 billion in 2022. Heineken is also one of the top imported beer brands in America and sold over 26.6 million cases in U.S. multi-outlets in 2022.
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