Belgian Beer Exports Decline For First Time In Ten Years

The Belgian beer market has witnessed a slump in domestic sales and exports for the first time in ten years, with both seeing an 18% decline, according to a report in the online publication gondola.be.

The market lost approximately 42% of beer sales, or the equivalent of half a billion pints, due to the closure of the hospitality sector.

Despite an increase in sales in the off-trade channel, the Belgian beer market suffered overall as a result of COVID-19.

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