| | | 06.01.2004 13:03
Beer-lovers set new record -- hic
Global beer consumption in 2002 rose 2.1 percent over the previous year to 141.56 million kiloliters, for the 17th straight yearly increase, according to Kirin Brewery Co.
By country, the United States was the biggest consumer, with 23.82 million kiloliters, up 1.4 percent over the previous year, and took a 16.8 percent share of the overall consumption, Kirin said. The U.S. was followed by China with 23.50 million kiloliters, a surge of 4.7 percent.
Germany came third at 10.04 million kiloliters, down 0.5 percent,
The Japan Times: Dec. 27, 2003 (C) All rights reserved | | | |