Analysts note that the craft beer market has rebounded following challenging years, but caution the segment still should be wary of competitive segments.
In the U.S. beer market, the competition remains fierce as beyond beer products has challenged traditional beer; however, niche markets like hard cider also have experienced the affects from new age beyond beer entrants.
As consumer preferences shift, imported beers’ growth streak could be challenged. However, brewers tap into key consumer trends to combat deceleration.
For the U.S. flavored malt beverage market, including hard seltzers, analysts are seeing ambiguous product attributes drive consumers to the beer category.
For the U.S. beer market, the road to recovery is showcasing the determination of major players. For domestic brewers, competition from non-traditional segments prompts exploration.
Import beers have long been known for their dollar sales contributions to the U.S. beer market due to its higher price point; however, volume sales are projected to be on the rise for the beer segment as well.
With growth outpacing all other beer segments, flavored malt beverages have been the success story of the beer market thanks to the strong performance of hard seltzers.
The U.S. beer market remains in a state of flux as consumers move away from historical strongholds for more premium offerings. As a result, domestic beer sees its super-premium sector outpacing the segment.