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Top 10 Best-Selling Beer Companies in the World by Market Share

The ten largest brewing companies in the world by global beer market share, led by AB InBev's 25.5% of global output — more than Heineken and China Resources Snow Breweries combined.

Updated August 11, 2026 10 ranked 3 sources

Quick answer: 1. AB InBev, 2. Heineken, 3. China Resources Snow Breweries, 4. Carlsberg, 5. Molson Coors, 6. Asahi Group Holdings, 7. Kirin Holdings, 8. Constellation Brands, 9. BGI (Groupe Castel), 10. Efes Group.

The global beer industry is dominated by a handful of massive brewing conglomerates that produce the vast majority of the world's beer. AB InBev — the company behind Budweiser, Corona, and Stella Artois — alone accounts for more than a quarter of all beer brewed globally. The top three brewers together produce over half of the world's beer by volume. This list ranks the ten largest beer companies in the world by global beer production volume and market share, based on the 2025 edition of the BarthHaas Report, the definitive annual survey of the global brewing industry. BarthHaas tracks the world's 40 largest brewing groups by hectoliters produced.

Market share (%)

Market share (%)
AB InBev
25.5 %
Heineken
12.4 %
China Resources Snow Breweries
5.7 %
Carlsberg
5.1 %
Molson Coors
4 %
Asahi Group Holdings
3.2 %
Kirin Holdings
2 %
Constellation Brands
2 %
BGI (Groupe Castel)
1.9 %
Efes Group
1.7 %

The ranking

1

AB InBev

Anheuser-Busch InBev is the world's largest brewer by a wide margin, producing 484.2 million hectoliters of beer in 2025 — 25.5% of global output. The Belgium-based company owns over 500 beer brands, including Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Beck's, and Hoegaarden. AB InBev operates in nearly 50 countries and has the largest market share in both North and South America. The company was formed through a series of mega-mergers, most notably the 2008 InBev-Anheuser-Busch merger and the 2016 acquisition of SABMiller.

Headquarters: Leuven, BelgiumProduction 2025: 484.2 m hlKey brands: Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Beck'sFounded: 2008 (merger)
2

Heineken

Heineken is the world's second-largest brewer, producing 235.7 million hectoliters in 2025 for a 12.4% global market share. The Dutch company, founded in 1864, is the most international brewer in the world, operating in over 190 countries. Heineken's portfolio includes the flagship Heineken lager, Amstel, Tiger, Sol, and Dos Equis. The company has been expanding aggressively in Asia and Latin America, markets where beer consumption is growing fastest.

Headquarters: Amsterdam, NetherlandsProduction 2025: 235.7 m hlKey brands: Heineken, Amstel, Tiger, Sol, Dos EquisFounded: 1864
3

China Resources Snow Breweries

China Resources Snow Breweries is the third-largest brewer in the world, producing 108.8 million hectoliters in 2025 for a 5.7% market share. The Chinese company is best known for Snow Beer (Xuehua), which is the world's best-selling beer brand by volume. CR Snow is a joint venture between China Resources Enterprise and Heineken (which acquired the SABMiller stake in 2019). The company dominates the Chinese beer market, which is the world's largest by volume.

Headquarters: Beijing, ChinaProduction 2025: 108.8 m hlKey brands: Snow BeerFounded: 1993
4

Carlsberg

The Danish brewer Carlsberg produced 96.5 million hectoliters in 2025, holding a 5.1% global market share. Founded in 1847 by J.C. Jacobsen, Carlsberg is one of the oldest and most respected brewers in the world. The company's portfolio includes Carlsberg, Tuborg, Baltika, Kronenbourg 1664, and Somersby cider. Carlsberg has a strong presence in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and Asia, particularly in its 'star markets' of China, India, and Vietnam.

Headquarters: Copenhagen, DenmarkProduction 2025: 96.5 m hlKey brands: Carlsberg, Tuborg, Baltika, Kronenbourg 1664Founded: 1847
5

Molson Coors

Molson Coors Beverage Company produced 76.7 million hectoliters in 2025, capturing 4.0% of the global market. The American-Canadian brewer was formed by the 2005 merger of Molson of Canada and Coors of the United States. Its portfolio includes Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, and Blue Moon. The company has a strong market position in North America and the UK, and has been expanding its hard seltzer and craft beer offerings.

Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, USAProduction 2025: 76.7 m hlKey brands: Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Blue MoonFounded: 2005 (merger)
6

Asahi Group Holdings

Japan's Asahi Group produced 60.5 million hectoliters in 2025, holding a 3.2% global market share. Asahi is Japan's largest brewer, known for its flagship Asahi Super Dry lager. The company has expanded aggressively through acquisitions in Europe, purchasing the former SABMiller brands Peroni, Grolsch, and Pilsner Urquell in 2016, and later acquiring the Australian beer business of AB InBev. Asahi's portfolio now spans Japan, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Headquarters: Tokyo, JapanProduction 2025: 60.5 m hlKey brands: Asahi Super Dry, Peroni, Grolsch, Pilsner UrquellFounded: 1889
7

Kirin Holdings

Kirin Holdings produced 38.5 million hectoliters in 2025, holding a 2.0% global market share. The Japanese beverage and pharmaceutical company is one of Japan's oldest brewers, founded in 1907. Kirin's beer portfolio includes Kirin Ichiban, Kirin Lager, and a range of craft beers. The company has significant operations in Japan, Oceania, and Southeast Asia, and has been investing in craft and premium beer segments to counter declining domestic beer consumption.

Headquarters: Tokyo, JapanProduction 2025: 38.5 m hlKey brands: Kirin Ichiban, Kirin LagerFounded: 1907
8

Constellation Brands

Constellation Brands produced 37.5 million hectoliters in 2025, holding a 2.0% global market share. The American beverage company is best known for its Mexican beer brands — Corona, Modelo, and Pacifico — which it distributes in the US under a long-term partnership with AB InBev. Constellation's beer business has been the primary growth driver for the company, with Modelo Especial becoming the best-selling beer in the US by retail dollar sales in 2023.

Headquarters: Victor, New York, USAProduction 2025: 37.5 m hlKey brands: Corona (US rights), Modelo, PacificoFounded: 1945
9

BGI (Groupe Castel)

BGI, part of the French Groupe Castel, produced 36.0 million hectoliters in 2025, holding a 1.9% global market share. Castel is the largest brewer in Africa by volume, operating in over 20 African countries. The company's portfolio includes flagship African brands such as Castel Beer, Mambo, and Beaufort, alongside international brands produced under license. Castel has a dominant position in the fast-growing African beer market, where it competes with AB InBev and Heineken.

Headquarters: Paris, FranceProduction 2025: 36.0 m hlKey brands: Castel, Mambo, Beaufort (Africa)Founded: 1949
10

Efes Group

Efes Group produced 31.5 million hectoliters in 2025, holding a 1.7% global market share. The Turkish brewer, founded in 1969, is the largest beer company in Turkey and has significant operations in Russia, Kazakhstan, and other CIS countries. Efes is known for its flagship Efes Pilsen brand. The company has faced challenges in the Russian market due to geopolitical tensions but has maintained its position as one of the world's top ten brewers through strong domestic and regional performance.

Headquarters: Istanbul, TurkeyProduction 2025: 31.5 m hlKey brands: Efes PilsenFounded: 1969

Full comparison

# Name HeadquartersProduction 2025Key brandsFounded
1 AB InBev Leuven, Belgium484.2 m hlBudweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Beck's2008 (merger)
2 Heineken Amsterdam, Netherlands235.7 m hlHeineken, Amstel, Tiger, Sol, Dos Equis1864
3 China Resources Snow Breweries Beijing, China108.8 m hlSnow Beer1993
4 Carlsberg Copenhagen, Denmark96.5 m hlCarlsberg, Tuborg, Baltika, Kronenbourg 16641847
5 Molson Coors Chicago, Illinois, USA76.7 m hlCoors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Blue Moon2005 (merger)
6 Asahi Group Holdings Tokyo, Japan60.5 m hlAsahi Super Dry, Peroni, Grolsch, Pilsner Urquell1889
7 Kirin Holdings Tokyo, Japan38.5 m hlKirin Ichiban, Kirin Lager1907
8 Constellation Brands Victor, New York, USA37.5 m hlCorona (US rights), Modelo, Pacifico1945
9 BGI (Groupe Castel) Paris, France36.0 m hlCastel, Mambo, Beaufort (Africa)1949
10 Efes Group Istanbul, Turkey31.5 m hlEfes Pilsen1969

How we ranked this

Companies are ranked by global beer production volume in millions of hectoliters (m hl) and corresponding market share percentage of total global beer output, as reported in the BarthHaas Top 40 Breweries 2025 report. The BarthHaas report is the brewing industry's authoritative annual survey, compiling data from breweries, trade associations, and customs records worldwide. Figures are for calendar year 2025. Rank 1 is the largest producer. Where multiple brewing groups report under the same parent company, the consolidated group figure is used.

FAQ

Which beer company has the largest market share in the world?

AB InBev is the world's largest brewer with a 25.5% global market share in 2025, producing 484.2 million hectoliters of beer. The company owns over 500 brands including Budweiser, Stella Artois, and Corona.

What is the best-selling beer brand in the world?

Snow Beer (Xuehua), produced by China Resources Snow Breweries, is the world's best-selling beer brand by volume. The brand sells primarily in China, the world's largest beer market.

How is global beer market share measured?

Market share is calculated as a percentage of total global beer production by volume, measured in hectoliters. The BarthHaas Report, published annually by the German hop supplier, is the industry's most authoritative source for global brewing statistics.

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