Beer is the most widely consumed alcoholic drink on Earth — but do you know which brands top the global charts by volume? You might expect Budweiser or Heineken to lead, but the real winner will surprise you.
In this updated guide, we break down the Top 10 Most Consumed Beers Worldwide by annual volume in hectoliters, showing not just the country of origin, but also who owns the brand today.
10. Coors Light
Country of Origin: 🇺🇸 United States
Ownership: Molson Coors (U.S.-Canadian company)
Annual Volume: ~25.0 million hectoliters
Notes: Popular light beer with strong U.S. distribution
“Think Budweiser tops the list? Think again. China dominates the global beer market.”
9. Corona
Country of Origin: 🇲🇽 Mexico
Ownership: Grupo Modelo (AB InBev outside U.S.) / Constellation Brands (U.S. rights)
Annual Volume: ~28.8 million hectoliters
Notes: Globally recognized and often served with a lime
8. Yanjing
Country of Origin: 🇨🇳 China
Ownership: Beijing Yanjing Brewery (state-owned)
Annual Volume: ~29.7 million hectoliters
Notes: Strong in northern China and official beer of the 2008 Olympics
7. Harbin
Country of Origin: 🇨🇳 China
Ownership: AB InBev
Annual Volume: ~29.9 million hectoliters
Notes: One of China’s oldest beer brands
6. Heineken
Country of Origin: 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Ownership: Heineken N.V. (independent Dutch company)
Annual Volume: ~34.3 million hectoliters
Notes: Known for its green bottle and international appeal
5. Skol
Country of Origin: 🇧🇷 Brazil
Ownership: AB InBev (via AmBev, its Brazilian branch)
Annual Volume: ~35.1 million hectoliters
Notes: Huge presence in Brazil and parts of Africa
4. Bud Light
Country of Origin: 🇺🇸 United States
Ownership: AB InBev
Annual Volume: ~44.8 million hectoliters
Notes: Light version of Budweiser, highly popular in North America
3. Tsingtao
Country of Origin: 🇨🇳 China
Ownership: Tsingtao Brewery Co. (publicly traded, Chinese majority ownership)
Annual Volume: ~49.0 million hectoliters
Notes: One of China’s oldest breweries with international exports
🦸♂️ Bonus: If Beer Gave You Superpowers…
We took beer fandom to the next level and imagined what it would look like if beer could literally transform you.
The result? Our funniest beer poster yet:
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or just love beer with a twist of humor, this one’s made for your home bar or man cave.
Buy our 👉 Funny Beer Poster – Unleash Your Inner Superhero directly in our webshop!
2. Budweiser
Country of Origin: 🇺🇸 United States
Ownership: AB InBev (Belgian-Brazilian company headquartered in Belgium)
Annual Volume: ~49.2 million hectoliters
Notes: American classic with global reach, known for major sponsorships and global marketing
1. Snow
Country of Origin: 🇨🇳 China
Ownership: China Resources Beer (state-linked)
Annual Volume: ~101.2 million hectoliters
Notes: Primarily sold in China, Snow is the world’s #1 beer by volume
🍻 Final Thoughts
The global beer market is dominated by a handful of giant companies — especially AB InBev, which owns 5 out of the top 10 most consumed beers. But regional players like Heineken and China’s state breweries show that beer tastes still differ by culture.
Want to learn more? Follow us at sipit.art for more beer-inspired visuals, maps, and wall-worthy prints.