The source notes the numbers are "based on monitoring of the Nederlandse Brouwers ('Dutch brewers') among members and non-members." Moreover, the source notes the figures comprise approximately 94 percent of the beer market.
The source does not specifically use the term "craft beer". Instead, the figures provided concern a product category called Speciaalbier (in English: specialty beer). This concerns all top-fermented beers, which could include craft beers but implies it could include abbey beers as well.
The figures have been taken from several publications.
Citation formats
Craft beer sales volume in the Netherlands 2015-2021
In 2016, the sales volume of craft beer or special beer in the Netherlands exceeded * hectoliters for the first time. Craft beer sales have been growing steadily: the 2021 sales volume was more than ** percent higher than the sales volume in 2015.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
Nederlandse Brouwers. (January 13, 2022). Craft beer sales volume in the Netherlands from 2015 to 2021 (in hectoliters) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1132559/craft-beer-sales-volume-in-the-netherlands/
Nederlandse Brouwers. "Craft beer sales volume in the Netherlands from 2015 to 2021 (in hectoliters)." Chart. January 13, 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/1132559/craft-beer-sales-volume-in-the-netherlands/
Nederlandse Brouwers. (2022). Craft beer sales volume in the Netherlands from 2015 to 2021 (in hectoliters). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/1132559/craft-beer-sales-volume-in-the-netherlands/
Nederlandse Brouwers. "Craft Beer Sales Volume in The Netherlands from 2015 to 2021 (in Hectoliters)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 13 Jan 2022, /statistics/1132559/craft-beer-sales-volume-in-the-netherlands/
Nederlandse Brouwers, Craft beer sales volume in the Netherlands from 2015 to 2021 (in hectoliters) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1132559/craft-beer-sales-volume-in-the-netherlands/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Craft beer sales volume in the Netherlands from 2015 to 2021 (in hectoliters) [Graph], Nederlandse Brouwers, January 13, 2022. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1132559/craft-beer-sales-volume-in-the-netherlands/
