Cyprus: Beer sales see 1.5% surge last year

In a frothy turn of events, Cyprus witnessed a 1.5% surge in total beer sales last year, with a notable 9% boost in exports. According to the data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat), the island nation guzzled down a total of 42.13 million litres of beer in 2023, celebrating a spirited rise from 41.49 million in 2022, Knews-Kathimerini reported on January 15.

Locals were spotted raising their glasses, contributing to a 1.1% increase in beer consumption for local pleasure, sipping their way through 36.69 million litres in 2023.

The real party, however, happened on the global stage, with beer exports enjoying an 8.9% annual growth, reaching a respectable 2.44 million litres in 2023. Cystat added some hoppy details, highlighting the surge from 2.24 million litres in the previous year.

December brought a slight hangover as total beer deliveries took a 13.3% dip year on year. However, the plot twist came with a surprising twist in the form of doubled exports, showcasing a staggering 97% increase. Locals might have slowed down their pace, but the global demand for Cypriot brews was in full swing, raising a glass to an impressive 112,913 litres in December 2023 compared to 57,466 liters in the same month of 2022. Cheers to a hoppy new year!

15 January, 2024