Julia Leferman, general manager of the association, said the evolution of the beer market was positive between January and July 2017, but indisputably moderate. Leferman also said the beer market is expected to continue its evolution, but only the results at the end of the year can confirm or deny the consolidation of this trend.
The beer sector plays an important role in Romania’s economic growth due to its profoundly national character which is based on a local production of over 97% and the use of ingredients from the local agriculture (70%). The role of engine of Romania’s economy held by the beer sector is also confirmed by the added value it generates in all connected fields of activity, which exceeds EUR860 million, and by its major contribution to the state and local budgets, which exceeds EUR530 million, the association said in a statement.
The beer sector also has a major positive impact on employment, by creating 85,000 jobs for Romanians across the country, both directly and indirectly.