Brewery Equipment Market: Tapping into the Craft Beer Boom and Automation Trends
The global brewery equipment market is making a significant mark, with an estimated value of USD 19.2 billion in 2022, poised to reach USD 25.6 billion by 2027, boasting a robust CAGR of 5.9% in terms of value. This surge in the market is primarily driven by the burgeoning craft brewery industry. The increased demand for premium, low-alcohol beer, coupled with the rise of taprooms and microbreweries, is propelling market growth. Moreover, the brewing sector is undergoing a technological transformation, with craft beer producers embracing new technology and innovative equipment. In the modern brewing industry, maintaining hygiene and quality standards is paramount, underscoring the importance of process automation. Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), automated systems, robotics, and sensors are becoming essential elements for today's brewing industry.
Macrobreweries Lead the Way
In 2021, the brewery equipment market was notably dominated by the macrobrewery segment. Macrobreweries, characterized by annual beer production exceeding 6,000,000 barrels, make a significant contribution to the global beer industry. Almost every country boasts an average of four to five macrobreweries, with well-known names like Anheuser-Busch InBev, Heineken N.V., China Resources Snow Breweries Limited, and Carlsberg Group leading the pack.
Automation Ensures Beer Quality
Modern large-scale breweries rely on high-tech facilities equipped with automated equipment to consistently produce high-quality beer. Automation ensures that brewing processes meet stringent hygiene standards. From the brewhouse and filtration to cellar operations and energy generation, automation allows for simultaneous management of various areas and stages. Process automation enables brewers to efficiently operate pumps, valves, measured values, and controllers while swiftly identifying and addressing issues. Craft breweries also benefit from automated systems, ensuring recipe control with flexibility.
Milling Equipment Growth
Milling equipment, particularly dry milling and wet milling, plays a crucial role in the brewing process. Most modern microbreweries opt for dry milling as their primary method. Dry milling relies on roller mills, which vary in complexity. Although dry milling is straightforward, it produces dust, posing a risk of explosive ignition. Wet milling, on the other hand, preserves the grain husk and offers faster runoff times.
Europe Dominates the Market
Europe stands as a dominant force in the brewery equipment market, home to established beer markets and big brands. However, consumer preferences are evolving, with a shift towards craft beer over traditional offerings from major breweries. Consumers are increasingly drawn to premium beer brands offered by brewpubs and microbreweries. In France, a country historically associated with wine consumption, a shift towards beer is noticeable. The region's organized retail channels, including supermarkets, make beer readily accessible to consumers.
The key players in market include Alfa Laval (Sweden), GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (Germany), Krones AG (Germany), Paul Mueller Company (US), Praj Industries (India), Meura (Belgium), Della Toffola SpA (Italy), Criveller Group (US), KASPAR SCHULZ Brauereimaschinenfabrik & Apparatebauanstalt GmbH (Germany), LEHUI (China), Hypro (India), HG Machinery (China), Interpump Group S.p.A (INOXPA) (Spain), and ABE Equipment (US).
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