United Kingdom Stout Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Dry Stout, Sweet Stout, Oatmeal Stout, Imperial Stout, Foreign Extra Stout, and Other Specialty Stouts), By Distribution Channel (On-Trade, and Off-Trade), and United Kingdom Stout Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United Kingdom Stout Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Stout Market Size was estimated at USD 1,510.56 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 3.38% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Stout Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2,177.43 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The United Kingdom Stout Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 2,177.43 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.38% from 2025 to 2035. Some of the key factors driving the market are the growing number of commercial venues, the increasing demand for premium alcoholic beverages, and the rising use of social media platforms for beer reviews and recommendations.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom stout market refers to the business that is a subset of the beverage industry focused on the production and consumption of beer. Stout is a rich, dark beer that is renowned for its thick consistency and intense flavor. Stout is renowned for having a full-bodied, rich flavor profile that may include hints of dark fruits, coffee, chocolate, and caramel. Water, malted barley, hops, and yeast are the main ingredients. In addition to other vital nutrients, it includes calories, carbs, protein, fat, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and other nutrients. Antioxidants, which help the body fight off free radicals, are also present. Traditionally made with roasted malt or barley, stout gets its distinctive coffee or chocolate characteristics from porter-style beers of the 18th century in England. Each variety has a distinct taste profile and alcohol content, and they include dry stout, milk stout, and imperial stout. Stouts are a popular choice during the colder months or to combine with heavy meals and sweets because they are frequently full-bodied and creamy. The market is growing due to rising consumer demand for high-end alcoholic beverages like stout brought on by busy lives, urbanization, and rising individual spending power. The market is also being positively impacted by the growing tendency of millennials, working professionals, and young adults to socialize at parties, as well as the increased usage of social media platforms for beer reviews and recommendations.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom stout market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom stout market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom stout market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom stout is driven by growing consumer demand for dark beers, especially from Gen Z and millennials. Stouts offer the stronger, more nuanced flavors that these younger generations are gravitating toward. Technological developments in brewing techniques have also allowed brewers to scale output and create stouts more reliably. Furthermore, the consumption of premium beverages, especially stouts, has increased due to urbanization and rising disposable income. The market is growing to accommodate these shifting tastes as customers in these regions are growing more open to trying out various beer styles.

Restraining Factors

However, the market growth is restrained by the financial burden is further increased by expenses for system integration, personnel training, and continuing maintenance, with up-front costs that have the potential to discourage businesses from adopting digital transformation, particularly in unstable market environments for the long term.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom stout market share is classified into type, and distribution channel.

• The dry stout segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom stout market is divided by type into dry stout, sweet stout, oatmeal stout, imperial stout, foreign extra stout, and other specialty stouts. Among these, the dry stout segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR over the forecast period. This is because of its light body, lower alcohol concentration, and distinctly roasted flavor. Dry stouts' adaptability also makes them appropriate for food pairings, which increases their visibility in both informal and upscale drinking settings.

• The on-trade segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom stout market is segmented by distribution channel into on-trade, and off-trade. Among these, the on-trade segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period. This channel offers carefully planned events like beer tastings and tap takeovers that let customers sample a range of stout styles. Brand discovery, product education, and community participation are all facilitated by on-trade venues. The popularity of fresh, draught-served beers and the expanding beer tourist culture both increase on-trade consumption.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom stout market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• The Kernel Brewery
• Fuller’s Brewery
• Siren Craft Brew
• Magic Rock Brewing
• BrewDog
• Wye Valley Brewery
• Belhaven Brewery
• Black Sheep Brewery
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In February 2025, Murphy’s Irish Stout tapped into the growing thirst for stout in the UK by launching new multipack formats: 4x440ml and 10x440ml cans. These were made available across grocery, wholesale, and convenience. This move came as the stout category experienced a surge in popularity, with off-trade sales rising by 15.6% in value and 11.3% in volume over the previous year.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom stout market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Stout Market, By Type

• Dry Stout
• Sweet Stout
• Oatmeal Stout
• Imperial Stout
• Foreign Extra Stout
• Other Specialty Stouts

United Kingdom Stout Market, By Distribution Channel

• On-Trade
• Off-Trade