The French market for beer has grown by 2.4% since 2000 to reach a value over Euro2.3 billion (US$2.1 billion) in 2001.
Over the five year review period value sales increased by 11.2%.
Volume sales of beer continued their slow decline in 2001, registering a 0.4% decrease.
French consumers are more orientated towards wine, and to a lesser extent spirits, than beer.
Similarly to wine, beer consumption has tended to decline as manufacturers, despite their best efforts, have failed sufficiently to renew the consumer base.
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