> In 2023 Bhutan produced 37,000 t of beer, the 120th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 133%.

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# Beer production in Bhutan

In 2023 Bhutan produced 37,000 t of beer, the 120th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 133%. The record was 50,000 t in 2019.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 202337,000 t
World rank120 of 164
10-year change+133%
Record50,000 t2019

## Beer in Bhutan, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Bhutan compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.02%0.01% in 2013
10-year change+133%world −0.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 118 | [Lesotho](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/lesotho/) | 39,619 | 0.02% |
| 119 | [Cyprus](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/cyprus/) | 37,765 | 0.02% |
| 120 | **Bhutan** | 37,000 | 0.02% |
| 121 | [Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/guinea/) | 37,000 | 0.02% |
| 122 | [Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/tajikistan/) | 36,500 | 0.02% |

[Full ranking of 164 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

### Map of world production of beer

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Bhutan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 37,000 | +28% |
| 2022 | 28,900 | +17% |
| 2021 | 24,600 | −51% |
| 2020 | 50,000 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 50,000 | +11% |
| 2018 | 45,000 | +29% |
| 2017 | 35,000 | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 32,000 | +814% |
| 2015 | 3,500 | −38% |
| 2014 | 5,600 | −65% |
| 2013 | 15,909 | +197% |
| 2012 | 5,350 | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 5,000 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 4,800 | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 4,500 | +18% |
| 2008 | 3,804 | +14% |
| 2007 | 3,341 | +18% |
| 2006 | 2,833 | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 2,700 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 2,688 | +19% |
| 2003 | 2,258 | −47% |
| 2002 | 4,231 | +27% |
| 2001 | 3,335 | −13% |
| 2000 | 3,831 | −69% |
| 1999 | 12,201 | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 11,270 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 11,270 | +53% |
| 1996 | 7,389 | −4.3% |
| 1995 | 7,719 | −2.6% |
| 1994 | 7,925 | −5.7% |
| 1993 | 8,406 | −1.1% |
| 1992 | 8,497 | −1.3% |
| 1991 | 8,613 | −5.5% |
| 1990 | 9,110 | +40% |
| 1989 | 6,523 | −3.5% |
| 1988 | 6,762 | −28% |
| 1987 | 9,394 | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 9,069 | −5.3% |
| 1985 | 9,573 | −0.4% |
| 1984 | 9,612 | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 9,338 | −5.3% |
| 1982 | 9,865 | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 9,109 | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 8,645 | −3.1% |
| 1979 | 8,924 | +9.6% |
| 1978 | 8,141 | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 7,969 | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 7,491 | −17% |
| 1975 | 9,030 | +1.5% |
| 1974 | 8,897 | +13% |
| 1973 | 7,889 | −1.0% |
| 1972 | 7,969 | +6.4% |
| 1971 | 7,491 | −0.4% |
| 1970 | 7,518 | +3.5% |
| 1969 | 7,266 | −0.4% |
| 1968 | 7,293 | +7.4% |
| 1967 | 6,789 | +7.1% |
| 1966 | 6,338 | −0.8% |
| 1965 | 6,391 | +4.1% |
| 1964 | 6,139 | −0.4% |
| 1963 | 6,166 | +14% |
| 1962 | 5,410 | +9.1% |
| 1961 | 4,959 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports15,268 t USD 9.7 m
Exporter rank63 of 149
Imports11 t USD 23,000
Importer rank188 of 192
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of beer in Bhutan?

Bhutan produced 37,000 t in 2023, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Bhutan rank in the world for production of beer?

Bhutan ranked 120th of 164 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 19.7% of the world total.

### How has the production of beer in Bhutan changed?

It rose by 133% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.8% for the world. The record was 50,000 t in 2019.

### Does Bhutan export or import beer of barley, malted?

In 2024 Bhutan reported exports of 15,268 t (USD 9.7 m) and imports of 11 t (USD 23,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Bhutan is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/brazil/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/mexico/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/germany/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/russia/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/spain/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/poland/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-kingdom/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/vietnam/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/india/)
[All countries producing beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

## Other products of Bhutan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/bhutan/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/bhutan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/bhutan/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/bhutan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/bhutan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/bhutan/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/bhutan/)[Areca nuts](https://husfarm.com/production/areca-nuts/bhutan/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/bhutan/)[Carrots and turnips](https://husfarm.com/production/carrots/bhutan/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/bhutan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/bhutan/)
[Agricultural production in Bhutan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/bhutan/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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