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How Many Microbreweries Can Greece Handle? Market Limit and the 2026 Filter

Published January 16, 2026, 09:25
How Many Microbreweries Can Greece Handle? Market Limit and the 2026 Filter

The Greek microbrewery market is experiencing significant growth in the number of producers, reaching 79 units with a prospect of reaching 82. However, this increase is not accompanied by a corresponding expansion of the market, as beer consumption in Greece remains low compared to the European average. The microbrewery's share of the total beer market remains stable at 4-5% for a decade, despite the multiplication of producers. This leads to intense competition, price compression and restructuring of the industry, with closures, sales and acquisitions. The oversupply of labels creates consumer confusion, while locality, correct pricing and cost reduction are factors of success for microbreweries that manage to stand out.