
The Beer industry’s R98 Billion contribution to the SA Economy.
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GUEST - Charlene Louw, CEO of the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA)
Beer is not just a drink; it's a cornerstone of economies around the world that fuels job creation, drives tourism, and sparks innovation across agriculture, manufacturing, and retail sectors.
In 2023, the local beer industry poured a massive R96.46bn into South Africa’s GDP, contributed R56.5bn in tax revenue, and supported 209,000 jobs, according to the latest Oxford Economics study, “Beer’s Global Economic Footprint”.
Beer is not just a drink; it's a cornerstone of economies around the world that fuels job creation, drives tourism, and sparks innovation across agriculture, manufacturing, and retail sectors.
In 2023, the local beer industry poured a massive R96.46bn into South Africa’s GDP, contributed R56.5bn in tax revenue, and supported 209,000 jobs, according to the latest Oxford Economics study, “Beer’s Global Economic Footprint”.