Beer in our country has ceased to be a traditional companion in social meetings to become a generator of economic resources. As reported by the Beer Manufacturers Committee of the National Society of Industries, its contribution represents almost 1% of the internal gross product (GDP).
In addition, it generates more than S/4,000 million in taxes per year, which could be used for the construction of 12 high complexity hospitals, 500 schools or more than 2,700 km of roads. This productive activity is also responsible for the creation of around 20,000 jobs.
During the event “Tierra de Cerveceros: the present and future of the brewing sector in Peru”, these results were shared and it was highlighted that, for every dollar invested by the sector in the economy, additional US $ 2.2 is generated in the Value chain
Impact of the beer industry
According to the National Society of IndustryS, our country is the second with the highest selective consumption tax (ISC) in the region, paying an average of US $ 61 per hectolitro or 100 liters. This doubles the regional average and is located above Mexico (US $ 22) or Colombia (US $ 29).
In addition, in Peru, about 100 brewing companies operate, both large and artisanal, and together produce about 14 million hectoliters a year. With regard to per capita consumption, citizens annually consume an average of 43.5 liters of beer, an amount that is lower compared to other countries in the region, such as Colombia, which records 55 liters, and Mexico, with 65 liters.
On the other hand, beer trade involves more than 300 thousand winemakes and represents 30 % of its income, according to Andrés Choy, president of the Bodegueros del Perú Association (ABP). Between January and November of last year, the production of this drink fell 1.8% compared to the similar period of 2023.
Finally, the offices outside beer from Malta reached US $ 5.3 million in the eleven months of 2024, being Chile the main destination with 41.1%. It is followed by the United States, Spain and Colombia.
Source: Larepublica
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