In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Garett Senez, founder and CEO of PACRIM Distributors, shares how his Vancouver-based company is turning Canadian craft beverages into global ambassadors. Since 2016, PACRIM has been bridging the gap between independent Canadian breweries and international markets, helping small and medium-sized brands scale without the operational burdens of exporting.

Total beer volume sales increase by 8% in 2024 to 2.2 billion litres; craft beer continues to increase with localized proudction now available in 2025; many importers have exited the market. Stout is the best performing category in 2024, with total volume sales rising by 25% to 1.7 million litres. Boon Rawd Brewery Co Ltd is the leading player in 2024, with a total volume share of 57%. Total volume sales in 2025 are set to rise at a CAGR of 3% over the forecast period to 2.5 billion litres

Asian markets are embracing craft beer like never before, and Canadian craft beer is at the forefront of this growing trend. From the rise of specialty beer bars to booming demand for innovative flavors, Canada’s craft breweries have a prime opportunity to expand. Learn why Canadian beer is thriving in Asia and how PacRim Distributors connects breweries with the right buyers and distributors. Read more: https://www.pacrimdistributors.com.

Alcoholic drinks in Canada in 2023 presented a mixed picture. While overall volume growth remained modest, strong performances by Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages and non-alcoholic drinks masked a decline in traditional alcoholic beverage consumption.