Revenue from exports grew 6.9% in 2025, while the number of breweries installed in the country increased by just 0.3%
Brazilian beer exports reached a record value in 2025, but the sector recorded the lowest growth in the domestic market in the historical series. The data are from the 2026 Beer Yearbook, released by Mapa (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock). Read the survey (PDF – 4.4 MB).
Brazil exported US$218.3 million in beer in 2025 – an increase of 6.9% compared to 2024. On the other hand, the volume exported fell 5.1% – which indicates greater added value to the products.
Paraguay was the main destination for Brazilian beers, accounting for 62.3% of purchases. South American countries accounted for 98.5% of the sector’s exports.
While external sales advanced, the growth in the number of breweries slowed down. The country went from 1,949 establishments in 2024 to 1,954 last year – an increase of just 0.3%. It was the smallest increase recorded since the beginning of the historical series, in 2000.
There was also an increase in the number of registration cancellations and expirations. There were 158 occurrences in 2025 – an increase of 42.3% compared to the previous year.
The number of products available has also grown. Brazil ended the year with 44,212 registered beers – an increase of 2.4% compared to 2024. The number of registered brands reached 56,170.
The State of São Paulo maintained the national leadership in the number of breweries, with 452 registered establishments. The Southeast region is also predominant, with 47.2% of the country’s breweries.
According to Mapa, the data indicates a change in the profile of the sector. Although the opening of new manufacturers has slowed down, Brazilian beer has expanded its presence in the international market and reached the highest export value ever recorded.
