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Anheuser-Busch InBev was the largest beer company in the world in 2026, with sales amounting to approximately **** billion U.S. dollars. Heineken Holding was the second largest company with sales over **** billion dollars. 

Global beer industry

Beer is among the handful of alcoholic beverages that have been consumed for centuries. Varied forms of beer can be obtained by effecting alterations to the beer brewing process. Some of the most common types of beers consumed today include: bitters, ales, and stouts. Other types of beer are: standard beer, low/no alcoholic content beer, premium lager, crafted beer, and specialty beers.

The global beer industry has undergone a steady process of consolidation. Ten years ago the global beer industry was highly fragmented. Since then, a steady process of consolidation via mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has taken place - often focused around cost-cutting opportunities or geared towards acquiring attractive emerging market assets.

Anheuser-Busch InBev - the undisputed leader

In 2024, Anheuser-Busch InBev controlled about ** percent of the global beer market. The company is responsible for the production, importation and distribution of many global brands; specifically Budweiser, Stella Artois, Beck's, Corona, Leffe and Hoegaarden. The company also produces domestic brands such as Bud Light, Busch, Michelob and Shock Top.