Nine of the brewers operating 20 years ago are still active.
The association’s members earmarked direct investments of above EUR2 billion during the 2005-2024 period, with their tax contributions topping EUR5.5 billion.
During the same period, beer production oscillated between a peak of 20.2 million hectoliters in 2008 to a low of 14.9 million hectoliters in 2014. At present, the market stays close to the critical threshold of 15 million hectoliters.
Moreover, 97% of Romania beer consumption comes from local plants.
Berarii Romaniei members have developed commercial relations with over 3,000 local suppliers. From them, they buy more than 70% of the raw materials used in production.
Berarii Romaniei members generate almost 60,000 jobs nationwide.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)