Who Owns Beer Companies?

Overview of Beer Industry Leaders

• Anheuser-Busch InBev, SABMiller, Heineken are three largest beer companies, controlling about 80% of the market.
• The top five industry leaders globally include Anheuser-Busch InBev, Heineken, China Resources, Carlsberg, and Molson Coors, who hold half of the market share.
• Craft beer’s share is rising but still represents a small percentage in the global beer market.

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Dominance and Outlook

• Anheuser-Busch InBev, the largest beer company in 2021, owns 500 brands and utilizes over 600 distributors.
• Despite decreases in Budweiser and Bud Light sales, strategic acquisitions like SABMiller and successful products such as Stella Artois and Corona have enhanced its value.
• Anheuser-Busch InBev’s positive outlook counters concerns about losing market share in the beer industry.

Guinness and Diageo’s Market Influence

• Diageo owns Guinness and converted a distillery into Open Gate Brewery and Barrel House with a significant investment.
• Kilkenny, an Irish cream ale from Guinness makers, is managed and produced by Diageo.

Alcohol Retail in Australia

• Coles and Woolworths, controlling nearly 60% of Australian alcohol retail, introduced "phantom" beers.
• Of Australia’s major breweries, only Coopers remains Australian-owned.

Global Beer Market Insights

• The global beer industry is forecasted to grow at 3.7% through 2033, with China remaining the largest beer-consuming country.
• Even giants in the beer industry must adapt to consumer demands to maintain their positions.

Other Notable Facts

• In 2021, Budweiser was the most valued beer brand globally, followed by Heineken and Stella Artois.
• Corona, produced by Cervecería Modelo owned by AB InBev, was the most searched beer in 62 out of 188 countries.
• Heineken N.V is a publicly listed company on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam and owns Heineken International.