> In 2023 Spain produced 4.1 million t of beer, the 7th largest in the world (2.23% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 26%.

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# Beer production in Spain

In 2023 Spain produced 4.1 million t of beer, the 7th largest in the world (2.23% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 26%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

[Market prices in Spain](https://husfarm.com/country/spain/)

Production, 20234.1 million t
World rank7 of 164
10-year change+26%
Record4.1 million t2023

## Beer in Spain, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Spain compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total2.2%1.8% in 2013
10-year change+26%world −0.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | [Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/germany/) | 8,488,500 | 4.6% |
| 6 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/russia/) | 8,340,000 | 4.5% |
| 7 | **Spain** | 4,130,000 | 2.2% |
| 8 | [Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/poland/) | 3,580,000 | 1.9% |
| 9 | [South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/) | 3,510,000 | 1.9% |

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

### Map of world production of beer

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Share of the world total; Spain is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 4,130,000 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 4,110,000 | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 3,810,900 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 3,473,800 | −12% |
| 2019 | 3,951,300 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 3,813,400 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 3,762,100 | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 3,646,900 | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 3,477,500 | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 3,353,500 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 3,270,000 | −0.9% |
| 2012 | 3,300,000 | −1.7% |
| 2011 | 3,357,300 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 3,337,500 | −1.3% |
| 2009 | 3,380,000 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 3,340,000 | −2.8% |
| 2007 | 3,435,000 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 3,360,000 | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 3,115,600 | −1.0% |
| 2004 | 3,146,690 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 3,102,840 | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 2,863,100 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 2,771,000 | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 2,638,800 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 2,600,700 | +16% |
| 1998 | 2,242,800 | −9.5% |
| 1997 | 2,478,600 | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 2,452,000 | −3.4% |
| 1995 | 2,539,600 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 2,502,400 | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 2,427,800 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 2,408,200 | −9.1% |
| 1991 | 2,648,200 | −5.2% |
| 1990 | 2,794,000 | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 2,754,600 | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 2,614,100 | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 2,478,800 | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 2,351,000 | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 2,247,500 | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 2,146,400 | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 2,082,300 | +8.9% |
| 1982 | 1,912,200 | −0.9% |
| 1981 | 1,929,600 | −6.4% |
| 1980 | 2,060,900 | −0.8% |
| 1979 | 2,078,500 | +20% |
| 1978 | 1,726,000 | −0.1% |
| 1977 | 1,727,000 | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 1,663,000 | +7.4% |
| 1975 | 1,548,000 | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 1,523,000 | +23% |
| 1973 | 1,236,000 | +0.2% |
| 1972 | 1,233,000 | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 1,218,000 | −0.2% |
| 1970 | 1,220,000 | +13% |
| 1969 | 1,075,000 | +5.2% |
| 1968 | 1,022,000 | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 985,000 | +19% |
| 1966 | 827,000 | +13% |
| 1965 | 734,000 | +8.9% |
| 1964 | 674,000 | +97% |
| 1963 | 343,000 | −25% |
| 1962 | 460,000 | +12% |
| 1961 | 410,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports323,518 t USD 336 m
Exporter rank11 of 149
Imports583,571 t USD 493 m
Importer rank5 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 Spain?

Spain produced 4.1 million t in 2023, 2.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Spain ranked 7th of 164 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 19.7% of the world total.

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

It rose by 26% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.8% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

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

In 2024 Spain reported exports of 323,518 t (USD 336 m) and imports of 583,571 t (USD 493 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 Spain 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/)[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/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/colombia/)
[All countries producing beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

## Other products of Spain

[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/spain/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/spain/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/spain/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/spain/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/spain/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/spain/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/spain/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/spain/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/spain/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/spain/)[Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/spain/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/spain/)
[Agricultural production in Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/country/spain/)

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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