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Beer sales in Germany fell by 6.3%, or 262 million liters, to approximately 3.9 billion liters in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), beer sales dropped below 4 billion liters for a six-month period for the first time since the time series began in 1993. These figures do not include non-alcoholic beers and malt beverages, nor beer imported from countries outside the European Union (EU). A similar sharp decline occurred only at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic German breweries and beer warehouses previously recorded a comparable decline in sales only at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in the first half of 2020 (-6.6% compared to the same period last year to 4.3 billion liters) and in the second half of 2023 (-6.2% to 4.2 billion liters). 81.9% of the total beer sales in the first half of 2025 were for domestic consumption and were subject to taxes. Domestic sales decreased by 6.1% ...

The Ukrainian Grain Association has published a ranking of key importers of Ukrainian agricultural products in the MY 2024/25. Germany became the largest importer of rapeseed from Ukraine, and Turkey of soybeans. According to the UGA, 1.00 million tons of rapeseed were shipped to Germany. Next in the ranking are Belgium (899 thousand tons) and

Reports state: "Beer production in Russia increased by approximately 9% to 91 billion liters. Beer production in Germany decreased by 1% to 84 billion liters." According to reports, a five-year-old report showed that Germany produced 14 billion liters more beer than Russia. Reports say that China leads the world with a beer production of 340 billion liters, followed by the United States with a production of 180 billion liters. Brazil and Mexico rank third and fourth with production of 147 billion liters and 145 billion liters, respectively. Reports indicate that the global beer production in 2024 dropped to 187.5 billion liters. Reports state that many German breweries are facing financial difficulties, and beer consumption in Western countries is generally declining due to reduced purchasing power among residents and competition from other beverages. Reports emphasize that the increase in Russia's beer production is related to a decrease in beer imports and an increase in domestic production.