Table 1
Beer production and the world’s 10 largest brewing group in 2002 (MS, market share)
Area Production (106 hl) World’s 10 largest brewing group Production (106 hl) MS (%)
America 457 Anheuser-Bush (USA) 155 11.7
with USA 233 Interbrew (BEL) 90 6.8
Brazil 69 Heineken (NTL) 88 6.7
Mexico 55 Ambev (BRA) 63 4.8
Europe 475 SAB (SA) 60 4.5
with Germany 110 Carlsberg (DAN) 54 4.1
Russia 65 Miller (USA) 52 3.9
UK 55 Scottish & Newcastle (UK) 37 2.8
Asia 337 Modelo (MEX) 36 2.7
with China 230 Kirin (JAP) 35 2.6
Japan 43 Total (World) 670 50.7
South Korea 18
Africa 48
with South Africa 11
Oceania 22
with Australia 18
World 1339