Brewery Equipment Market Report 2026

The brewery equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $21.69 billion in 2025 to $23.18 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of commercial breweries, expansion of microbreweries and brewpubs, increasing beer consumption, adoption of stainless steel brewing systems, advancements in fermentation technology.

The brewery equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart brewery equipment, rising demand for sustainable brewing solutions, expansion of craft beer production, growing adoption of automated cleaning systems, increasing focus on production scalability. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing automation in brewing operations, rising adoption of energy-efficient brewing equipment, growing integration of digital monitoring systems, expansion of modular brewery setups, enhanced focus on process consistency.

The rising consumption of beer and other alcoholic beverages is expected to drive the growth of the brewery equipment market. Brewery equipment is widely used in the production of beer and other alcoholic beverages, covering processes such as milling, fermentation, storage, packaging, and refrigeration. These steps are crucial for beverage production. For example, in December 2024, Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd., a Japan-based beverage and pharmaceutical company, reported that global beer consumption in 2023 increased slightly by approximately 200,000 kl compared to 2022, reaching around 187.9 million kl, equivalent to about 296.9 billion 633 ml bottles, representing a modest 0.1% year-over-year growth. As a result, the rising consumption of beer and other alcoholic beverages is boosting demand for brewery equipment.

Key players in the brewery equipment market are focusing on introducing dry-hopping systems to gain a competitive advantage. A dry-hopping system adds hops to beer after boiling and fermentation, enhancing aroma and flavor without significantly increasing bitterness. For instance, in August 2023, Brewtique, an Australia-based brewing company, partnered with Hop Products Australia (HPA) to launch Hoptimiser, a dry-hopping system that optimizes flavor while minimizing undesirable characteristics. Using a pressurized container to feed hops into the beer stream before a macerating pump, the system extracts key hop flavors while reducing astringency and hop burn. Extensive testing has shown it increases aroma terpenoids faster and reduces residency time due to improved flocculation.

In September 2024, Bühler Group, a Switzerland-based engineering and food processing technology company, acquired Esau & Hueber for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Bühler to expand its brewery and malting equipment portfolio, including yeast management, cold block systems, and fully automated brewery process solutions, strengthening its position in the global brewery equipment market. Esau & Hueber is a Germany-based manufacturer of brewery equipment.

Major companies operating in the brewery equipment market are Alfa Laval AB, Della Toffola S.p.A, Krones AG, Paul Mueller Company, GEA Brewery Systems GmbH, Meura Maschinen- und Apparatebau GmbH, Ningbo Lehui International Engineering Equipment Co. Ltd., Criveller Group, Hypro Group, KASPAR SCHULZ Brauereimaschinenfabrik & Apparatebauanstalt GmbH, Shanghai Hengcheng Beverage Equipment Co. Ltd., Praj Industries Limited, XIMO Brewing Systems, MiniBrew, Portland Kettle Works, Specific Mechanical Systems Ltd., HG Machinery Co. Ltd., Interpump Group S.p.A, ABE Equipment Inc., Brewbilt Manufacturing Inc., Schulz Brewery Equipment, Shandong Zunhuang Brewing Equipment Co. Ltd., Caspary GmbH and Co.KG, Brew-Tek Australia, Tiantai Brewtech, Micet Group, Brewmation Incorporated, JVNW Inc., Ss Brewtech, Blichmann Engineering.

Europe was the largest region in the brewery equipment market in 2025. The regions covered in the brewery equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the brewery equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The brewery equipment market consists of sales of malt processing equipment, work brew equipment, beer final conditioning equipment, support brewery devices, yeast processing units, brewery equipment accessories, water management systems, and primary & secondary fermentation tanks. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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