Reference

Statistical Handbook 2008
03.09.2008

The latest version of this definitive compilation of drinks industry statistics is now available. As well as fully updated trends from the most accurate and comprehensive survey of the UK beer market, latest data on total alcohol consumption shows per capita consumption in the UK remaining below the peak in 2005, although marginally up on last year driven by continued growth in wine and cider sales. As shown in section K, consumption remains considerably lower compared to many of our EU neighbours.

Pub ownership tables highlight a number of changes over the last 12 months and continued consolidation among the global brewers is also apparent. Despite the very significant increases in UK excise duties, the value of the pound against the euro has fallen by 15% offsetting the increasing differential with to the rest of the EU (table F9). Early indications of the impact of the Budget changes can be seen in the pub price of draught beer, updated to June 2008.

The handbook tables are split into 12 sections, and generally each table also provides historic trends going back between 5 and 100 years. Data is gathered from a wide variety of sources and many tables are derived from surveys of members and other research exclusive to the British Beer and Pub Association. .

By section:

Section A is a comprehensive breakdown of the UK Beer Market and considers beer production, consumption, imports and exports. Total beer sales are split by package type, channel of trade, strength and beer type (ale, stout and lager). The growth in personal imports of beer is also considered.

Section B considers the Brewing Materials used in UK beer production in terms of volume and prices.

Section C looks at the UK Consumption of Wine, Spirits, Coolers (incl. FABs), Cider and Soft Drinks.

Section D Inter-Drink comparisons compares UK consumption per head of population for the different alcoholic drinks and for alcohol as a whole.

Section E is all about Prices, Income and Expenditure and details consumer expenditure on alcoholic drinks (by type) in current and constant prices for the on-trade and in total, the producer price of beer, the pub price of draught beer, and retail price indices for alcoholic drinks.

Section F details Excise and Customs Duties. It shows UK government revenue from alcoholic drinks, excise duty rates on alcoholic drinks and amusement machines, and European Union excise duty rates and systems.

Section G is Licensing Statistics with tables on the number of licensed premises in the UK, and brewers’ and pub company ownership of public houses.

Section H Drunkenness Statistics looks at drunkenness offenders in the UK, persons convicted of drinking and driving, and breath test results of drivers involved in accidents.

Note: In sections G and H most of the UK data is broken-down into England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Section J Other UK Statistics is three tables relating to UK population (trends by age group including future forecasts) and air temperature data.

Section K is International Statistics and considers various beer related statistics for leading countries, beer production by country, beer, wine, spirits and total alcohol consumption in leading countries, and large brewery companies (including sales) outside the UK.

Section L looks at the Structure of the Brewing and Pub Industry and includes, the number and location of brewery companies and breweries in the UK and the number of pubs they own, independent pub companies (with pub numbers and history), and employment in brewing, pubs, and related industries.

Section M Events significant to the Brewing Industry is a diary of events over the last 3 decades that directly relate to the brewing and pub industry.

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