New report illustrates profound impact of COVID-19 on Irish

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1. Closure of hospitality sector sees beer sales decline by 17.3% in Ireland, with production down by 13.8% 2. Just 29.7% of beer sold was in hospitality businesses in 2020, down from over 60% in 2019 3. Exports fall due to lockdowns in key markets, with a notable 45% drop in Irish beer exports to the United States The closure of hospitality businesses drastically hit Ireland's beer sector in 2020, according to a new report released by Drinks lreland|Beer, which shows that production dropped by 13.8% in 2020. The Irish Beer Market Report 2020 details how the value of beer exports declined by 17% in 2020, from €305 million to €254 million. The marked drop in exports reflects a lower international demand for Irish beer, as most key markets endured lockdowns. The most significant fall was in exports to the United States, down by 45%. Domestically, the closure of the hospitality sector resulted in a 17.3% fall in total beer sales in 2020 when compared to the previous year.