> In 2023 Finland produced 325,100 t of beer, the 64th largest in the world (0.18% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 19%.

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# Beer production in Finland

In 2023 Finland produced 325,100 t of beer, the 64th largest in the world (0.18% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 19%. The record was 494,800 t in 2004.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 2023325,100 t
World rank64 of 164
10-year change−19%
Record494,800 t2004

## Beer in Finland, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Finland compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.18%0.22% in 2013
10-year change−19%world −0.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62 | [Croatia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/croatia/) | 337,500 | 0.18% |
| 63 | [Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/indonesia/) | 332,600 | 0.18% |
| 64 | **Finland** | 325,100 | 0.18% |
| 65 | [Paraguay](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/paraguay/) | 306,589 | 0.17% |
| 66 | [Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/slovakia/) | 300,000 | 0.16% |

[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; Finland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 325,100 | −8.4% |
| 2022 | 355,000 | −4.0% |
| 2021 | 369,900 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 357,100 | −0.8% |
| 2019 | 360,000 | −3.7% |
| 2018 | 374,000 | −7.0% |
| 2017 | 402,000 | −2.0% |
| 2016 | 410,000 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 400,000 | −0.2% |
| 2014 | 401,000 | −0.2% |
| 2013 | 402,000 | −0.2% |
| 2012 | 403,000 | −4.5% |
| 2011 | 422,100 | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 402,600 | −4.8% |
| 2009 | 422,800 | −0.3% |
| 2008 | 424,100 | −3.7% |
| 2007 | 440,600 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 421,700 | −6.8% |
| 2005 | 452,664 | −8.5% |
| 2004 | 494,800 | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 460,597 | −3.6% |
| 2002 | 477,691 | −0.4% |
| 2001 | 479,819 | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 455,880 | −3.7% |
| 1999 | 473,298 | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 445,800 | −2.1% |
| 1997 | 455,200 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 442,300 | −6.6% |
| 1995 | 473,498 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 455,491 | −0.5% |
| 1993 | 457,895 | −2.3% |
| 1992 | 468,486 | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 441,779 | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 415,120 | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 409,511 | +7.8% |
| 1988 | 379,798 | +12% |
| 1987 | 338,963 | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 323,846 | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 306,935 | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 304,304 | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 287,811 | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 285,022 | −3.2% |
| 1981 | 294,539 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 287,949 | +14% |
| 1979 | 253,226 | −0.7% |
| 1978 | 255,060 | −1.5% |
| 1977 | 259,054 | −7.0% |
| 1976 | 278,449 | +18% |
| 1975 | 235,429 | −11% |
| 1974 | 264,700 | +3.1% |
| 1973 | 256,800 | −0.2% |
| 1972 | 257,237 | +8.7% |
| 1971 | 236,739 | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 233,026 | −6.0% |
| 1969 | 248,025 | +60% |
| 1968 | 154,739 | +9.2% |
| 1967 | 141,722 | +8.2% |
| 1966 | 130,951 | +11% |
| 1965 | 118,000 | +18% |
| 1964 | 99,600 | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 98,600 | +5.5% |
| 1962 | 93,500 | −3.2% |
| 1961 | 96,600 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports40,187 t USD 31.7 m
Exporter rank41 of 149
Imports37,548 t USD 43.7 m
Importer rank55 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 Finland?

Finland produced 325,100 t in 2023, 0.18% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Finland ranked 64th of 164 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 19.7% of the world total.

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

It fell by 19% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.8% for the world. The record was 494,800 t in 2004.

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

In 2024 Finland reported exports of 40,187 t (USD 31.7 m) and imports of 37,548 t (USD 43.7 m), 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 Finland 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 Finland

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/finland/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/finland/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/finland/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/finland/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/finland/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/finland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/finland/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/finland/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/finland/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/finland/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/finland/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/finland/)
[Agricultural production in Finland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/finland/)

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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