Gluten-Free Beer Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Gluten-Free Beers Market Analysis

Global Gluten-free Beer Market is expected to register a CAGR of 13.72% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

The commercialization of the beer industry has been one of the sectors most exposed to the impact of COVID-19, largely characterized by an unprecedented disruption in the functioning of both the market forces of demand and supply, posing hurdles for all stakeholders, including consumers. The measures taken by the government increased the exacerbated losses in the beer industry, as a risk of disruptions on the supply side, with the shortage of the large labor force needed, and inappropriate supply of ingredients owing to the logistical restrictions on trucking and shipping, imposed by the government or non-state actors, that is eventually contributing to inconsistent availability and accessibility of beer products in the market. However, on the other end, COVID-19 provided a massive opportunity for the on-premise channel. Online providers have seen a significant increase in sales as consumers follow social-distancing guidelines and avoid visiting premises in person.

Over the medium term, with the rise in obesity, diabetes, Coeliac disease, and other diagnosed food intolerances, including gluten sensitivity/gluten intolerance across the globe and the ability to lower cholesterol levels, ease digestive issues, and reduce the fat content, gluten-free beer is seeing increased demand among health-conscious consumers

Apart from additional health benefits, the gluten-free beer also strictly adheres to clean label claims, which is yet another factor supporting its overall growth in the country. With health-conscious customers giving higher preference to clean labelled products, specialty products, such as gluten-free beers, are witnessing increased demand. The market studied is projected to witness robust growth emerging from labeling-induced purchases.The beer drinkers across the globe are actively seeking quality over quantity, evidenced by continued growth in premium, super-premium, and craft categories.

Gluten-Free Beers Industry Segmentation

Gluten-free beer is beer made from ingredients that do not contain gluten such as millet, rice, sorghum, buckwheat, or corn instead of wheat or barley. The global gluten-free beer market is segmented by ingredient type, type, and distribution channel. On the basis of ingredient type, the market is segmented into corn, sorghum, millet, and others. On the basis of by type, the market is segmented into ale beer, lager beer, and others. On the basis of distribution channels, the market is segmented into online stores and offline stores, the offline stores are further segmented into bars and restaurants, liquor stores, supermarkets, and others. Also, the study provides an analysis of the gluten-free beer market in the emerging and established markets across the globe, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. The report offers market size and forecasts in value terms in USD billion for all the above segments.