The Beer Institute has released its unofficial estimate for domestic taxable removals in February 2025, revealing that U.S. brewers shipped approximately 10.3 million barrels (bbls) of beer. This marks a significant 14.9% decline compared to the 12.1 million barrels reported in February 2024. Additionally, the January 2025 estimate of 10.55 million barrels represented an 8.7% decrease from January 2024, when removals totaled 11.55 million barrels.
These drops in taxable removals underscore the continuing challenges facing the brewing industry, which is grappling with shifting consumer preferences, rising competition from other beverage sectors, and broader economic pressures that are impacting discretionary spending.
The February decline follows a year-long trend of softening shipment volumes, and industry experts expect it to spark further discussions about recovery and growth strategies amidst a tough market environment. The Beer Institute’s monthly estimates are a vital indicator of the health of the U.S. brewing sector, as they track the volume of beer removed from breweries and subject to federal excise tax.
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